Embassy of Denmark in Singapore

✨ Happy Deepavali from the Danish Embassy in Singapore! ✨ 🪔 As lights and colours fill the air this season, we wish everyone a joyful Deepavali filled with warmth, love, and celebration. Please note that the Embassy will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will resume regular operations tomorrow. Warm wishes to all our friends and partners celebrating in Singapore and beyond. Enjoy the festivities! 🌟 #Deepavali #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #DenmarkInSingapore #CulturalCelebration #Deepavali2024

Another fulfilling week of fostering relationship with both Danish organisations and stakeholders in Singapore 🇩🇰🇸🇬 Have you heard? In Singapore, every baby receives a hearing test at birth, known as universal newborn hearing screening 👶 Research has showed that about 0.1% of babies born in Singapore have severe or profound hearing loss, and about 0.5% have lesser degrees of hearing loss 🩺(https://lnkd.in/dkUZZzym) (https://lnkd.in/d23tsvNC). 🌍 Singapore is the second fastest ageing nation in Asia. It is projected that 50% of residents aged 80 years and above will have significant age-related hearing loss 👂 (https://lnkd.in/d23tsvNC). On a global scale, the increased risk of hearing loss in young people due to lifestyles and habits, goes against the notation that hearing loss only impacts the aged (https://lnkd.in/dHYSK8vs). Hearing loss impairs a person’s ability to communicate and appreciate pleasurable sounds like music 🔊Leaving it untreated can lead to social isolation, anxiety, and even depression (https://lnkd.in/gn6nSYCY). The WS Audiology team shared with Ambassador Jakob Brix Tange and Deputy Head of Mission Rasmus Bjørnø the impactful ways their organization is addressing these pressing health issues. If you are a Danish health and medtech organisation and would like to explore market opportunities in Singapore, please contact Chin Ee CHAI, Senior Commercial Advisor. Nicolai Raymund Jensen, Olivier Chupin, Karl Braitberg #HearingLoss #HearingAids #StrategicHub #Denmark #Singapore #SoutheastAsia #HealthcareInnovation #HearingHealth #SingaporeHealth #HearingLossAwareness #WSAudiology #PublicHealth #MedTech #DanishInnovation #Wellbeing #HearingScreening

🌱 The CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge 4th Edition – Now Open for Danish Innovators 🏬 The Danish Embassy in Singapore invites Danish companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators to participate in this year’s CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge. This is a unique opportunity for Danish solutions to make a real impact on urban sustainability across the region. Stand a chance to pilot your solutions that make the urban environment more climate-resilient and resource-efficient in CapitaLand’s global portfolio of select properties, spanning over 260 cities. Opportunities include: 🔹Access to funding of over S$1 million for piloting all innovations 🔹Mentoring from industry experts 🔹Opportunity to pilot innovations in select CapitaLand properties (retail, office, lodging, business parks, data centres, and more) Apply by January 13, 2025 23:59 GMT+8 (SGT). Read more about the challenge here: https://lnkd.in/dvBNe8MM

🌏 Tackling Diabetes in SEA with Danish Innovation Another fulfilling week of fostering relationship with both Danish organisations and stakeholders in Singapore🇩🇰🇸🇬 📊 Here are facts about the state of our health: 👩⚕️Diabetes treatment varies in Southeast Asia. Some countries have robust healthcare systems, which sees prevention, diagnosis and treatment readily available while others have varying access to treatment within a province. Singapore has the former. Yet, it is estimated that there will be an increase of 50% in diabetic residents above 40 by 2030, up from 400,000 in 2023📈 \ https://lnkd.in/eaW_EbBB. Over the last decade, measures by Singapore government in its fight against diabetes include: 🔹 advocating and educating its population to take onus of one’s health, 🔹 strengthening the healthcare infrastructure to increase accessibility and affordability of treatment for chronic illnesses, 🔹 access to free exercise programs, 🔹 mandating the labelling of drinks based on their sugar and saturated fat content. 📆 World Diabetes Day falls on 14 November 2024. The battle against diabetes must continue not only in Singapore but also around the world. 🤝The Novo Nordisk team shared with Ambassador Jakob Brix Tange and Deputy Head of Mission Rasmus Bjørnø how their organisations tackle the above alarming health issues. They are dedicated to contribute to local communities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. As a responsible Danish organisation, Novo Nordisk looks internally at upholding a good work culture for employees; externally, how it can bring positive impacts to communities, value-chains and mother earth (turning waste to furnishing)! 🌱♻️ If you are a Danish health and medtech organisation and would like to explore market opportunities in Singapore, please contact Chin Ee CHAI, Senior Commercial Advisor. Anand Shetty, Nanna Liborius Sjørup, Carolin Charlotte Blobel #Diabetes #NovoNordisk #DenmarkinSingapore #StrategicHub #Denmark #Singapore #SoutheastAsia #GreenTogether #HealthcareInnovation #DiabetesAwareness #PublicHealth #SustainableHealthcare #DiabetesPrevention #SingaporeHealth #HealthPartnerships #NovoNordisk #MedTechSolutions #WorldDiabetesDay #DanishInnovation

Today is #UNDay. The UN was founded in 1945 to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". Since then, threats to peace and security have evolved. As a member of the Security Council in 2025-26, 🇩🇰 will work for a #UNSC that is able to respond to security concerns around the 🌏 and that reflects global realities of the 21st century #DK4UNSC 📸 UN Photo/Evan Schneider

🇩🇰⚓ Strengthening SG-DK Maritime Ties 🌊🇸🇬 Our new Ambassador, Jakob Brix Tange, has been busy with introductory meetings with key Ministries and Agencies across Singapore. Recently, the Ambassador had the privilege of meeting with Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat, accompanied by Rasmus Bjørnø, our Deputy Head of Mission, and Annette Oestergaard Joergensen, Head of Public Diplomacy & Partnerships. During the meeting, they reaffirmed the strong maritime ties between Singapore and Denmark and discussed the shared commitment to addressing the major challenge of greening the maritime sector. With sustainability high on the agenda, they explored ways to further deepen collaboration and advance innovation in the industry. If you are interested in learning more about the maritime industry in Singapore or exploring potential opportunities, feel free to connect with our Maritime Advisor, Jacqueline Tan! #DenmarkInSingapore #MaritimeInnovation #GreenShipping #SustainableMaritime #SGDKPartnership #StrongerTogether #GreenTogether

🚚Driving Sustainability Forward in Singapore!⚡️ 🇩🇰The Embassy had the honour of witnessing the expansion of EV fleets by DSV - Global Transport and Logistics Singapore, which signifies DSV's commitment to actively contributing to both Singapore and Denmark's Net Zero goal by 2050. Quoting our Ambassador, Jakob Brix Tange, "Achieving net zero is a daunting task, but taking simple yet concrete actions, like DSV has done, is what counts!" 🔌This event marks a step forward in the move toward greener transportation. It is important to see not only the push from the public sector but also the initiative taken by the private sector, like DSV in this case, leading the way in sustainable logistics. 🇸🇬We look forward to collaborating with Danish companies contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future in Singapore. If you are interested in Singapore's green transition, please contact our Tech Advisor Masayu Octora or Head of Trade Rasmus Bjørnø. Special thanks to our colleagues at EDB Special thanks to the hosts DSV, Volvo Trucks Southeast Asia, UD Trucks Singapore. #DenmarkInSingapore #Sustainability #GreenLogistics #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransportation #Innovation #StrongerTogether #GreenTogether

🌍Strengthening Maritime and Defense Partnerships in Denmark 🇩🇰 Last week, our Maritime Advisor, Jacqueline Tan, had the opportunity to join other staff from Danish Trade Councils across Southeast Asia, to embark on a comprehensive tour of Denmark's leading maritime and defence companies. This visit provided invaluable insights into the latest innovations and sustainability-focused solutions that are transforming the industry. ⚓️Day 1 kicked off with meetings at MAN Energy Solutions, GREEN MARINE GROUP, and Naval Team Denmark, where we explored state-of-the-art technology and sustainable solutions in maritime energy and shipping. 🌊Day 2 featured visits to OSK Design, Hempel A/S, and FORCE Technology, diving into cutting-edge ship design, advanced coating technologies, and technological consultancy to support greener and safer maritime operations. ⚙️Day 3 included an introduction to adaptive robotic welding with Inrotech A/S, multi-mission naval modules at SH Defence, and SIMAC - Svendborg International Maritime Academy advanced maritime education and training programs. 🚢Day 4 brought us to PureteQ A/S, OMT - Odense Maritime Technology , and DESMI where we learned about emission-reducing scrubbers, affordable shipyard optimization, and critical equipment for oil spill response. The week concluded with a visit to Terma Group, highlighting mission-critical solutions for defense and showcasing Denmark’s role in fostering innovation and strategic partnerships. The visit is part of a Regional Maritime Partnership between the Embassies in Southeast Asia and Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime) financed by Trade Council. The knowledge and insights gained throughout these engagements will play a vital role in strengthening our collaborative efforts and supporting sustainable growth in the maritime and defence sectors across Southeast Asia. 🌏⚓️ #DenmarkSoutheastAsia #Maritime #MaritimeInnovation #SustainableSolutions #GreenTogether

🛰️ Exciting Developments in Denmark-Singapore Space Collaboration! 🌍 ⚓️In recent weeks, our Deputy Head of Mission, Rasmus Bjørnø and embassy colleagues, had a productive meeting with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) to explore collaboration opportunities at the intersection of the space sector, satellite technology, and the maritime industry. 📡Denmark’s expertise in satellite technology and data informatics offers a unique chance for both countries’ ecosystems to develop and implement innovative solutions. Working with Singapore, we can drive forward sustainable maritime practices, improve maritime security, and support global trade. 🇩🇰🇸🇬Both countries prioritise the role of technology in the maritime sector, and there is great potential for partnerships. We are excited to see where this collaboration will lead! Want to know more? Please contact our Technology Advisor, Masayu Octora, and Maritime Advisor, Jacqueline Tan. #DenmarkInSingapore #SpaceTechnology #Satellite #GreenTogether #GlobalTrade #Partnership #Innovation #Maritime #Space

🏙️Keppel and the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore collaborate to lower the energy consumption of mixed-use buildings ⚡️ 🤝On 2 July 2024, Keppel and Embassy of Denmark in Singapore signed an MOU in recognition of a collaboration to work together on conducting energy surveys of commercial/retail buildings. We will also share knowledge and know-how on energy efficiency solutions, as well as facilitate engagements between Keppel (Real Estate Division) and Danish solution providers in Singapore and beyond. 💡Last month, the collaboration kicked off with an energy survey of a mixed-use building in Singapore and will be followed up with concrete suggestions on how cutting edge Danish solutions can be implemented to bolster energy efficiency and improve sustainability. 👉Companies interested in exploring related collaboration opportunities in Singapore are encouraged to contact our Head of Trade, Rasmus Bjørnø. #GreenTransition #EnergyEfficiency #BuiltEnvironment #GreenerTogether #DKinSG