Singapore Embassy in Berlin

🏎️ Have you ever visited a Formula One circuit?

If so, chances are you've experienced the work of a company from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) without even realising it.

TILKE Engineers & Architects, headquartered in Aachen, has completed more than 1,000 motorsports projects across over 50 countries. Their work can be found around the world, including in Singapore through the KF1 Karting Circuit in Kranji and the upcoming Porsche Experience Centre Singapore. 🛞

Companies like Tilke are part of what makes NRW such a dynamic economic powerhouse: industrial and manufacturing excellence by globally renowned corporations, Mittelstand, and startups, world-leading research institutions, and deep innovation networks. 💡⚙️

Second Secretary (Political) Max Heng visited Münster, Düsseldorf, and Aachen in NRW last week to learn more about the state's economic priorities and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between NRW and Singapore. 🇩🇪🇸🇬

The visit offered a glimpse into the diversity, excellence, and innovation of NRW's economy, from Münster's digital innovation networks 🚀, to Düsseldorf's role as the political and economic centre of the state 🏛️, and Aachen's strengths in research, technology transfer, and advanced manufacturing🔬.

The discussions highlighted the immense potential for enhanced collaboration between NRW and Singapore, supported by the Germany-Singapore Strategic Partnership and Year of Innovation. 🌏✨

Our sincere thanks to all our partners and hosts for their warm hospitality and insightful discussions. We look forward to strengthening these connections in the years ahead!

📸 Photo 1: Meeting with IHK Nord Westfalen, Digital Hub Münsterland, and the Wirtschaftsförderung-Münster-GmbH (Münster Economic Development Agency)
📸 Photo 2: Meeting with land.nrw (NRW State Chancellery)
📸 Photo 3: Meeting with NRW.Global Business GmbH
📸 Photo 4: Meeting with IHK Aachen
📸 Photo 5: Aachen Cathedral ⛪

Remember the heady days of the Kallang Roar and the Malaysia Cup? The Embassy hosted former national football player and Unleash the Roar!’s (UTR!) current football director Kadir Yahaya on 13 May 2026. UTR! is an initiative by Sports Singapore and the Football Association of Singapore to develop and promote football in Singapore.

Kadir and his team are currently visiting Germany to explore areas of exchange and collaboration with German football clubs. During his visit, Kadir and his team caught up with Ambassador Lee and the Embassy team to share his vision for Singapore football, and discuss how 🇸🇬 can deepen engagement with 🇩🇪 to strengthen the capabilities of our local football scene and support the professional development of our players and coaches.

We look forward to supporting The Lions at the AFC Asian Cup, starting January 2027!

🇸🇬🇩🇪 The Singapore Embassy hosted the annual Economic Coordination Meeting today, chaired by Ambassador Lee Chong Hock.

This year’s discussion brought together key German and Singaporean economic stakeholders for a productive exchange of views, including ways to deepen our Strategic Partnership as well as collaboration within the framework of the Singapore-Germany Year of Innovation (YOI). The YOI will enhance our collaboration in key areas such as AI, future and clean technologies, defence tech, start-ups, and workforce development.

The discussions reflected the deep and trusted partnership between Singapore and Germany, as we continue to work together to address shared challenges and harness emerging economic opportunities in the global landscape.

The Singapore Embassy hosted a Networking Workshop on “Mediation and the Art of Listening” by professional mediator Mr Christian von Baumbach on 8 May 2026.

Over 40 participants from more than 20 embassies and missions across Berlin attended this workshop where they learnt useful mediation techniques that could be applied to resolve disputes that they encounter in their professional roles.

The workshop explored the role of mediation and active listening in fostering constructive dialogue, mutual understanding, and effective communication across professional and intercultural contexts.

Did you know that Singapore has long supported the use of mediation as an important tool for international dispute resolution? In 2018, the Singapore Convention on Mediation (SCM) was adopted by the UN to provide a uniform and efficient framework for international commercial dispute resolution settlement. Thus far, over 55 countries have signed onto the SCM.

Defence ties between Singapore and Germany are longstanding, with both our armed forces engaging regularly in joint training exercises. This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SAF training in the Oberlausitz Military Training Area.

We welcome the men and women of the 48th SAR who are taking part in live firing exercises with their German counterparts!

🎬✨ In connection with the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), the Embassy was pleased to host a dinner for Singaporean filmmakers attending the festival.

We are immensely proud that our local filmmakers are elevating Singapore cinema on the global stage 🌍🎥

In 2026, not one, not two, not three, but FOUR Singaporean films are premiering at the Berlinale 🙌🎉

🍠 Born of the Yam by Mark Chua & Lam Li Shuen
👗 Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel, supported by Singapore’s Potocol
🧵 Monster Pabrik Rambut (Sleep No More) by Edwin, supported by Singapore’s Giraffe Pictures
⭐ We Are All Strangers, directed by Anthony Chen — competing for the Golden Bear 🐻🏆, the festival’s top award!

Congratulations to all our filmmakers 👏🎞️

Learn more about the Singapore films here: https://www.berlinale.de/en/programme/berlinale-programme.html/c=211/o=asc/p=1/rp=25

[Update: Thank you for your response! Due to the overwhelming number of registrations, we have closed the registration process.]

🍽️ Singapore Community Get-Together in Germany 🇸🇬🇩🇪

The Singapore Embassy in Berlin warmly invites members of the Singapore community and their families based in Germany to join us for a Community Dinner on 22 February 2026! Come enjoy a relaxed evening of good food, familiar faces, and meaningful conversations! ✨

📅 Date: Sunday, 22 February
🕕 Time: 6.00 PM
📍 Venue: Prince Restaurant, Kommandantenstraße 75, 10117 Berlin
🍴 Dinner will be served.

📢 RSVP by 18 February 2026 via the link below.
https://go.gov.sg/get-together-dinner-2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Registration details
* Open to members of the Singapore community and their families based in Germany
* Each guest may bring up to 3 immediate family members
* Limited spots available due to space constraints – registration is first-come, first-served
* Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email

We look forward to welcoming you for a warm and enjoyable evening together. 🇸🇬❤️

(English below)

Wussten Sie, dass Schleswig-Holstein das einzige deutsche Bundesland ist, das Zugang zu zwei Meeren hat – der Nordsee und der Ostsee? Aufgrund seiner strategisch günstigen Lage dient Schleswig-Holstein seit jeher als Deutschlands Tor zur Welt! 🌊⚓ Schiffe gleiten durch seine Häfen, gesäumt von roten Backsteingebäuden, und der süße Duft des berühmten Lübecker Marzipans liegt in der Luft🍫

In Zusammenarbeit mit der Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Technologietransfergesellschaft Schleswig-Holsteins (Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH) hat der II. Botschaftssekretär (politische Angelegenheiten) Max Heng einen Aufsatz verfasst, der die Möglichkeiten für eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen Singapur und Schleswig-Holstein in den Bereichen maritime Industrie, Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation untersucht. 🇩🇪🇸🇬

Den Artikel finden Sie unter https://wtsh.de/de/vom-deich-zur-marina-bay
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Did you know that Schleswig-Holstein is the only German state with access to two seas - the North Sea and Baltic Sea? Given its stratrgic location, Schleswig-Holstein has traditionally served as Germany's gateway to the world! 🌊⚓ Brick-red ports, ships gliding past the quays, and the sweet scent of Lübeck’s famous marzipan 🍫

In collaboration with the Business Development and Technology Transfer Corporation of Schleswig-Holstein, Second Secretary (Political) Max Heng contributed an essay to explore the opportunities for cooperation between Singapore and Schleswig-Holstein in maritime industries, sustainability, and innovation. 🇩🇪🇸🇬

Check out the article at https://wtsh.de/de/vom-deich-zur-marina-bay