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Narendra Aggarwal

"Both countries are committed to transforming their economies in a digital and sustainably sound manner. We are determined to master those challenges together, to learn from each other, and to benefit from each other’s best practices, " says Germany’s Ambassador to Singapore, Dr Norbert Riedel
Dr Norbert Riedel, Germany’s ambassador to Singapore, says his country’s companies are here for the endeavours of the future: innovation and sustainability 

Taking bilateral ties to a higher level

‘‘As a trustworthy provider of high-quality agriculture goods to the world with, in its turn, a large internal consumer market, Brazil looks forward to continuously strengthening its political and economic ties with vibrant Singapore, an important world trader and investor, and a leading country in its own region,’’ Ambassador Barthelmess tells BT.

Celebrating 200 years of independence

Brazil is the single largest supplier of meat to the Republic, according to data from the inaugural Singapore Food Statistics 2021, which has been published by the Singapore Food Agency.

Brazil a major source of meat imports

Brazil takes pride in being among the main providers of poultry, beef and pork to Singaporean consumers, thus playing a key role in Singapore’s food security strategy, says Brazil’s Ambassador to Singapore Eugenia Barthelmess.

Mercosur-Singapore FTA to boost trade

germanp4 - Friedhelm Best, Hima’s Vice President for Asia Pacific 





Credit: Hima

German firms stepping up local R&D ties

Singapore is one of the top 6 destinations worldwide for Swiss luxury watches.

Singapore a regional ‘lighthouse’ for luxury watch retailing market, says industry veteran

Alexander C Melchers, managing director of the Singapore branch of C Melchers says: "In the watch industry, brand recognition, trust and identification with a brand is very important."

R&D supporting industry

Among key recent developments in the watch industry is the extraordinary growth of the strongest brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier (pictured) and Audemars Piguet.

Swiss global watch exports booming again

“The chamber will be a platform to address the important topics for our companies and
members. Furthermore, we are excited to be hosting the business community with a
series of networking and large­scale events in-­person again”, says SwissCham's newly
re­elected chairman George von Wattenwyl

SwissCham Singapore ramping up activities

Schindler RISE “increased safety for our employees through reduced time in the shaft, less hard work and less dirt and dust,” says Dr Qiu.

Schindler introduces installation robot for lifts

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