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Past events (203)
Statement of the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore on Mr Prabagaran Srivijayan death penalty case
Thursday, 13.07.2017
– Monday, 31.07.2017
Speech
Switzerland calls on Singapore authorities to halt the execution of Malaysian national, Mr. Prabagaran Srivijayan, scheduled for 14 July 2017 and to commute his sentence. We have repeatedly called on Singaporean authorities to adopt a moratorium on all executions. Switzerland holds a strong and principled position against the death penalty and is opposed to the use of capital punishment under any circumstances. The death penalty is cruel and inhuman, and has not proven to be a deterrent to crime. Switzerland is therefore committed to continue working towards the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. The global trend is towards abolition and Switzerland encourages Singapore to join the growing community of nations which have abolished the death penalty.
Location: Singapore
In addition see also: EU Local Statement on Mr Prabagaran Srivijayan death penalty case
Wednesday, 12.07.2017
– Monday, 31.07.2017
Speech
In addition to the Swiss statement, see also the EU Local Statement on Mr Prabagaran Srivijayan death penalty case.
Location: Singapore
Inaugural European Writers Festivals
Friday, 26.05.2017
– Friday, 26.05.2017
Cultural event
Writer and film maker Michael Schindhelm will present his latest publication, “Happy Tropics I”, co-authored with Swiss art historian Damian Christinger at the European Writers Festival (EUWF). It is the result of a research into the changing cultural landscapes of Singapore and the intercultural dialogues here. He will also refer to the transmedia project Lavapolis, which is a collaboration with the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), the European Parliament and the Venice Biennale in 2014. This experimental project relates the development of Lavapolis, a utopian and fictional country which counters the pitfalls of our contemporary societies.Free Entrance
Location: Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore
Seedstars Singapore 2017
Thursday, 25.05.2017
– Thursday, 25.05.2017
Exposition
The Swiss startup competition Seedstars World is coming to Singapore and will be part of CommunicAsia!The 8 best startups from Singapore will be invited to pitch in front of an investment panel and will compete to be crowned the most promising seed-stage startup of Seedstars Singapore 2017. The winning startup will join the global Seedstars Family and get a free trip to both the Seedstars Asia Regional Summit and the Seedstars Global Summit that include our tried and tested bootcamp and investor forum, and the opportunity to win up to USD 1 million in equity investments. It's a catalytic platform for high growth emerging market startups. Winners will also be considered for acceleration in the Seedstars Growth Program.In addition to seeing the top startups pitch, you can look forward to an event filled with disruptive tech, inspirational discussions, networking sessions and one flight ticket for the winner to come to Switzerland to compete for over $1mn in investment.Register to attend or apply to pitch below. More information on applying as a startup.
Location: Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, B 5202, Level 5
Swiss Film “Ma vie de Courgette”
Friday, 19.05.2017
– Friday, 19.05.2017
Cultural event
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Alliance française are co-hosting the screening of the animated film “Ma vie de Courgette” (“My Life as a Zucchini”) by Swiss director Claude Barras. “Ma vie de Courgette” tells the story of nine-year-old Icare, called Courgette, who is placed in an orphanage after his mother’s sudden death. At first, the struggle to adapt in this strange new environment is harsh. Yet Courgette is befriended by a kind policeman who helps him to eventually learn to trust and find true love. Programe: 7pm: Cocktail 8pm: ScreeningTo purchase tickets online click here 66 min, rating: PG13
Location: Alliance Française, Singapore
Swiss Documentary “The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg”
Tuesday, 16.05.2017
– Tuesday, 16.05.2017
Cultural event
The Embassy is pleased to present “The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg” by Michael Schindhelm at the European Union Film Festival 2017.A documentary about the entrepreneur, diplomat and art collector Uli Sigg in the tense and ongoing transformation of Chinese society from the late 1970s until today. It offers a rare insight into the career of one man who has made a major impact on the contemporary art world. He collected over 2,300 artworks representing the largest as well as the most comprehensive collection of Chinese contemporary art in the world. In 2012, he donated over 1,400 of these artworks to the M+ Museum in Hong Kong.The screening will be followed by a conversation between Uli Sigg and director Schindhelm.
Location: National Gallery, Singapore
Switzerland-Singapore Football Festival
Saturday, 22.04.2017
– Saturday, 22.04.2017
Public event
2017 marks Switzerland’s 50 years of diplomatic relations with the republic of Singapore.In conjunction with this anniversary, the Embassy of Switzerland and Sport Singapore are hosting a Switzerland-Singapore Football Festival.The Festival promotes passion for sports among kids from 10 to 12 years old. We welcome junior football players from local and international schools as well as members of the Active SG Football Academy.
Location: The Float @ Marina
Visit of Swiss Finance Minister, Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer
Monday, 17.04.2017
– Tuesday, 18.04.2017
Official visit
Swiss Finance Minister, Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, is visiting Singapore from 17 – 18 April. He will be accompanied by State Secretary Jörg Gasser as well as by the chairman of the Swiss Bankers Association, Mr. Herbert Scheidt and a high-ranking business delegation. Federal Councillor Maurer will have a meeting with Minister for National Development and Second Minister of Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong and will also visit important Singaporean institutions like Singapore’s sovereign wealth fond GIC or the Stock Exchange (SGX). A business event is organized on Monday, 17 April aiming at strengthening business, trade and investment activities between Switzerland and Singapore and showcasing Switzerland as the preferred European financial hub for Singaporean firms and investors. Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer will present the excellence of Swiss banking and Switzerland as a key financial hub for wealth and asset management, insurance and global financial business. His speech will be followed by a panel discussion.
Location: Singapore
Visit of Council of States Delegation
Sunday, 26.03.2017
– Tuesday, 28.03.2017
Official visit
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Singapore, President of the Council of States, Mr Ivo Bischofberger and 5 other members of the Council of States (Ms Karin Keller-Sutter, first Vice President, SG; Mr Jean-René Fournier, second Vice President, VS; Ms Géraldine Savary, VD; Mr Alex Kuprecht, SZ; Mr Robert Cramer, GE) undertook a two day visit to Singapore at the end of March.The Parliamentarian Delegation met with Deputy Speaker Lim Biow Chuan and members of the Singapore-Europe Regional Parliamentary Group. A courtesy visit was paid to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, with whom the delegation had a friendly and informative exchange. The visit strengthened the already close ties between Singapore and Switzerland and underlined the friendship we have built over decades.The delegation visited various Swiss institutions such as the Singapore – ETH Center for Global Environmental Sustainability (SEC), the St. Gallen Institute of Management in Asia and the Swiss School in Singapore which also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The parliamentarians also visited important Singaporean institutions such as the HDB (Housing & Development Board) and the URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) inorder to get familiar with Singapore. Finally members of the Swiss community met the Council of States Delegation at an informal reception held at the Swiss Club with the launch of the postcard booklet “50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Switzerland – Singapore”.
Location: Singapore
Critical Thinking in a Changing World
Friday, 24.03.2017
– Friday, 24.03.2017
Public event
Critical Thinking is an essential competency to succeed in increasingly complex jobs and a key competency for future innovators driving future economies.How can we teach children and students and employees to develop a critical mind without becoming skeptics? How do we tackle gender differences that might matter for critical thinking?
Location: To be confirmed
Swiss film screening “MOKA” by Fréderic Mermoud
Tuesday, 14.03.2017
– Tuesday, 14.03.2017
Public event
Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Swiss Film Award 2017In the frame of the Francophonie Film Festival, the Embassy of Switzerland presents Swiss film “Moka” a thriller/drama written and directed by Frédéric Mermoud. It stars renowned French actresses Emmanuelle Devos and Nathalie Baye.
Location: Alliance Française
Francophonie Festival, 11-24 March 2017
Saturday, 11.03.2017
– Friday, 24.03.2017
Public event
The Embassy of Switzerland is pleased to participate in the Francophonie Festival organised by the Alliance Française. We invite all French language lovers to celebrate La Francophonie and take part in the festive programme!
Location: Alliance française
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