Past events (203)
Call for ThinkSwiss Scholarships 2023
Thursday, 15.09.2022
– Sunday, 15.01.2023
Public event
The call for applications for the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships: Asia Pacific 2023 is now open! A unique chance for students enrolled in Singapore universities to spend up to three months in Switzerland and redefine your research thinking at a Swiss university. The scholarship supports your project with a prorated monthly scholarship of CHF 1’800 (about 2’500 SDG) for up to three months. We are excited to receive your application until 15 January 2023.
Location: Asia Pacific 2023
Local Statement on forthcoming death penalty cases in Singapore
Tuesday, 02.08.2022
– Wednesday, 31.08.2022
Public event
The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore together with Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and the diplomatic mission of Norway:
Location: Singapore
Come celebrate Swiss National Day at the Swiss Club
Tuesday, 19.07.2022
– Saturday, 06.08.2022
Public event
After two long years, the Swiss Club is finally able to host the traditional Swiss National Day celebration in their premises! Building on the success of previous years' memorable events, this celebration of all things Swiss promises a full evening of enjoyment, Swiss fare, wines, beverages, music and dancing. The programme includes opening speeches, amongst others by our deputy heads of mission Barbara Gonzenbach and Nikolas Stürchler Gonzenbach, a screening of President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis, a traditional lampion parade for children and a festive bonfire, live music by the Swiss Alpine Lions brass band, Apero with wines sponsored by the Swiss embassy, sumptuous appetiser and buffet spread with raclette stations, and a lucky draw with prizes. The Swiss National Day Celebration takes place on Saturday 6 August 2022, from 6-11pm. To take part in the festivities, purchase your tickets here.
Location: Swiss Club, Singapore
Joint local statement on two death penalty cases in Singapore
Wednesday, 06.07.2022
– Sunday, 31.07.2022
Public event
Together with the Delegation of the European Union, the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and the diplomatic mission of Norway, the Swiss Embassy issued a statement on 06 July 2022 calling on Singapore authorities to halt the execution of Kalwant Singh and Norasharee bin Gous, and to commute their sentences to a non-capital sentence.
Location: Singapore
Switzerland's election to the UN Security Council
Thursday, 09.06.2022
– Sunday, 31.07.2022
Public event
On 9 June 2022, the UN General Assembly elected Switzerland as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a two-year period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. During its term, Switzerland will use its strengths to promote peace and security and position itself as a neutral bridge-builder, and promote its interests through direct contact with the major players on the international stage. Switzerland will be able to use its seat on the Security Council to promote its stance more strongly and thus exert influence on international developments as a credible partner.
Location: Singapore
+Pavilion: Sustainable Building, Design and Construction
Friday, 27.05.2022
– Thursday, 21.07.2022
Public event
As cities continue to emerge and expand, the world is at a tipping point. The current ways of production and consumption are putting an unsustainable strain on the natural resources, temperature and biodiversity of our planet. In construction, buildings account for nearly 40% of all energy-related CO2 emissions. How we construct our buildings, what we build them with, and how we operate them must all be reassessed, if were to lower their impact on their environment.
Location: Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951
+Pavilion brings together ecosystem stakeholders to showcase the possibilities of sustainable construction
Thursday, 26.05.2022
– Wednesday, 31.08.2022
Public event
+Pavilion showcases innovative and sustainable designs, building materials and solutions. It raises awareness and educates the public on what the future of sustainable construction could look like if stakeholders from both within and outside the built environment ecosystem work together to achieve sustainability goals.
Location: Singapore
Screening of Swiss Film ATLAS: European Film Festival 2022
Thursday, 12.05.2022
– Wednesday, 18.05.2022
Movie
The embassy is proud to take part in this year’s European Film Festival, which will be held from 12-26th May 2022! We are part of 23 countries that will present a total of 24 films at the festival, showcasing the best of European cinema. This year’s Swiss entry to the EUFF will be Atlas (2021) - directed by Swiss filmmaker Niccolò Castelli, it is a gripping story of resilience and renewal.
Location: The Projector, Golden Mile Tower, #05-00, 6001 Beach Rd, Singapore 199589
Local statement on the death penalty cases of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam and Mr. Datchinamurthy Kataiah in Singapore
Wednesday, 27.04.2022
– Tuesday, 31.05.2022
Public event
The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore understands that Singapore authorities are about to execute two Malaysian nationals this week, Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam and Mr. Datchinamurthy Kataiah, both sentenced for drug trafficking.
Location: Singapore
An evening with Swiss-Singaporean pop songstress, Tabitha Nauser
Sunday, 17.04.2022
– Sunday, 17.04.2022
Concert
Join us for an intimate Sunday evening filled with soulful tunes by Swiss-Singaporean artist and pop icon, Tabitha Nauser.
Location: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Field Hall 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore, 018953
Joint local statement on the death penalty case of Abdul Kahar bin Othman in Singapore
Tuesday, 29.03.2022
– Saturday, 30.04.2022
Public event
The Heads of Mission of the European Union (EU), EU Member States and the diplomatic missions of Norway and Switzerland issue the following joint statement in Singapore: The EU Delegation and the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and of Norway and Switzerland call on the Singapore authorities to halt the execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman, and to commute his sentence to a non-capital sentence.
Location: Singapore
Can Tech Save the World and Art Heal It?
Wednesday, 23.03.2022
– Monday, 18.04.2022
Public event
Switzerland is widely known for its picture-postcard scenery, shaped by mountains, clear lakes and rivers, cows and green meadows... Behind this idyllic backdrop lies a country wholly committed to cleantech, which will be showcased through this exhibition, featuring the most beautiful Swiss landscapes and learning how enterprising businesses find innovative solutions to make our lives decidedly more sustainable. Integrated in the permanent exhibition of the Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage, this exhibition will be enriched with a showcase of thought-provoking and interactive art pieces that seek to challenge our relationship with our environment. Curated by the techart platform BeFantastic.in, a techart platform which envisions a positive, sustainable future leveraging creative tech, the artworks are a result of the recent international fellowship program “BeFantastic Together”.
Location: Sustainable Singapore Gallery, Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951
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