Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Singapore

🇪🇺 Did you know that the EU and Singapore have the most comprehensive set of bilateral agreements with any Southeast Asian partner? 🤝

This set includes a Free Trade Agreement since 2019, a Digital Partnership Agreement since 2023 and a Digital Trade Agreement in force since 1 February 2026.

🇧🇪 For Belgium, these EU-Singapore agreements are especially relevant. Belgium is Singapore’s third-largest export destination within the EU, accounting for 15.4% of Singapore’s exports to the EU27. This highlights Belgium’s role as a key European gateway for Singaporean trade and underlines the importance of these agreements in supporting trade, investment and digital connectivity between both sides.


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🌈 Somewhere over the rainbow… it’s Pride Week!

💪 With over 20 years of same-sex marriage established (2nd country in the world!) and ranking 4th in the 2026 ILGA-Europe Rainbow Index, Belgium is proud!

👉 Proud but not complacent, as we continue to strive for an ever more free and inclusive society.

🥂 This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Brussels Pride, which is held on Saturday 16 May!

🎉 Sunday 17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), which aims at raising awareness of LGBTQ rights and its violations.

✨ Shine Bright!

📌EMBASSY IS CLOSED ON THURSDAY FOR ASCENSION DAY

Kindly note that the Embassy will be closed on Thursday 14 May (Ascension Day). Our colleagues will be happy to assist you again on Friday 15 May.

✅NL
De Ambassade van België in Singapore zal gesloten zijn op 14 mei 2026 voor Hemelvaartsdag.
In geval van hoogdringendheid, kunnen Belgische burgers contact opnemen met het noodnummer : +65 9674 5464.

✅FR
L’Ambassade de Belgique à Singapour sera fermée le 14 mai 2026 pour l'Ascension. En cas d’urgence, les citoyens belges peuvent contacter le service de garde au numéro suivant : +65 9674 5464.

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Did you know that many European food products are protected by geographical indications? 🇪🇺🍽️

Geographical indications (GIs) protect the names of products linked to a specific territorial origin. GIs are thus a sign of quality and transparency that guarantees access to authentic products, whose characteristics are linked to their terroir and traditional production methods. GIs also protect consumers against counterfeiting by combating imitations and misuse, and by ensuring fair compensation for producers.

There are more than 3,500 geographical indications registered in the EU system. Singapore consumers benefit from this guarantee of quality and authenticity through 165 European GIs protected in Singapore since the implementation of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement in 2019.

QUIZ TIME : Do you know which of these iconic products is a Belgian food protected by a European geographical indication? 🇧🇪✨

A) Westvleteren Trappist beer
B) Dandoy speculoos
C) Fromage de Herve

The correct answer is in the comment.


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| 🇧🇪 Each week, we share the latest Belgian news.

1️⃣ Belgian para-athlete Léa Bayekula has improved her own world record in the 200 metres wheelchair race.
🔗 https://focusonbelgium.be/en/sport/lea-bayekula-breaks-her-own-200-m-world-record © Gilles Dehérand / Paralympic Team Belgium.

2️⃣ Michelin Guide has unveiled all the awards granted to the best restaurants in Belgium.
🔗 https://focusonbelgium.be/en/lifestyle/new-stars-michelin-guide-2026 © Shutterstock

3️⃣ Young cellists from all over the world are gathered in Brussels until June 10 for an edition marking the 75th anniversary of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.
🔗https://focusonbelgium.be/en/culture/cello-spotlight-queen-elisabeth-competition © Pexels

4️⃣ Researchers from Ghent University have just discovered a new and unprecedented trait in this emblematic representative of Australia’s wildlife.
🔗 https://focusonbelgium.be/en/science/remarkable-trait-platypus-brought-light © Pixabay

5️⃣ Around twenty restaurateurs are joining forces to create the largest open-air restaurant on the Belgian coast. 🔗 https://focusonbelgium.be/en/lifestyle/largest-open-air-restaurant-belgian-coast © Pexels