deleg_singapore_news_2016 - Delegation News - singapore en http://eeas.acceptance.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/delegation_singapore_news_rss_en.xml Coming soon: Study in Europe http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/studyineurope2016_en.htm CWCM//1 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:29:00 +0200 EU Global Strategy http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/eugs_review_web.pdf CWCM//4 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:16:00 +0200 Ambassador Pulch on water sustainability and business partnerships http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/water-sustainability-issue-an-opportunity-for-eu-asian-collaborations CWCM//2 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 SME Business programme launched in Singapore to tap South East Asia markets http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/14072016_en.htm CWCM//3 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Joint statement by Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, Mark Rutte, holder of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, on the outcome of the United Kingdom referendum http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/euref06242016_en.htm CWCM//5 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:16:00 +0200 "Helping SMEs strengthen S’pore-EU business ties" by Dr Michael Pulch, EU Ambassador to Singapore http://www.todayonline.com/commentary/helping-smes-strengthen-spore-eu-business-ties CWCM//6 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:10:00 +0200 Channel NewsAsia: "EU launches programme for SMEs seeking to enter Southeast Asia " http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/eu-launches-programme-for/2873766.html CWCM//7 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:06:00 +0200 The Straits Times: "European Union launches scheme to encourage small firms to venture to South-east Asia" http://www.straitstimes.com/business/european-union-launches-scheme-to-encourage-small-firms-to-venture-to-south-east-asia CWCM//8 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:04:00 +0200 A new strategy to put culture at the heart of EU international relations http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/06092016_en.htm CWCM//9 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Panel discussion on the European Union's Asia policy to take place on June 7th http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/paneldiscussion_en.htm Hear more about the European Union's Asia policy by joining us at the upcoming panel discussion on 'Towards a New EU Asia Strategy'. The EU’s Asia policy was taken up in a Special Report prepared by the London School of Economics. In 'Changing Waters: Towards a New EU Asia Strategy,' a number of Asian and European scholars and policy experts examined the different dimensions of EU-Asia relations, and made recommendations for a new EU Asia Strategy.Three contributors to this report, Dr Michael Reiterer, Associate Professor Reuben Wong and Dr Yeo Lay Hwee, provide perspectives and insights on what EU–Asia relations will look like in the near future. On: Tuesday, June 7 From: 3.30pm to 5.00pm At: Seminar Room SR501, NTU@one-North Directions to venue can be found at: tinyurl.com/ntucce3 CWCM//10 Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Annual EUVP lunch reunion http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160525_2_en.htm CWCM//11 Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Message on the EU Film Festival from Senior Minister of State Josehpine Teo http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160525_3_en.htm CWCM//12 Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the Spokesperson on the execution of Mr Kho Jabing on 20 May 2016 in Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160525_en.htm CWCM//13 Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 EU Local Statement on Mr Kho Jabing death penalty case http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160519_en.htm CWCM//14 Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/160504_idaho_declaration-final.pdf CWCM//15 Tue, 17 May 2016 12:13:00 +0200 Minister of Trade and Industry S. Iswaran says Brexit carries risks for Britain http://www.straitstimes.com/business/brexit-carries-risks-for-britain-says-iswaran Minister of Trade and Industry S. Iswaran warns that Singporean businesses and property investors are likely to re-evaluate investments if Britain votes to leave the EU next month. CWCM//16 Mon, 16 May 2016 09:40:00 +0200 Remarks by Michael Pulch Ambassador of the European Union to Singapore at the Eurocham's Europe Day Luncheon (2016) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/mp_remarks_europe_day_luncheon)_13_may_2016.pdf CWCM//17 Fri, 13 May 2016 11:49:00 +0200 Ambassador Dr Michael Pulch and director Roel Reine appear on Channel NewsAsia's First Look Asia programme http://www.channelnewsasia.com/tv/tvshows/firstlook/lotsmore/preview-26th-european/2768420.html The 26th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) opened on May 10 with the Dutch Film  Admiral. Ahead of the opening, our Ambassador Dr Michael Pulch and the film's director Roel Reine appeared on Channel NewsAsia's First Look Asia programme. EUFF – Singapore's longest running foreign film festival - which runs till May 22 features 30 films from 30 countries. For more, visit: www.euff.sg   CWCM//19 Thu, 12 May 2016 06:15:00 +0200 Remarks by the EU Ambassador and Head of the Delegation at the Europe Day Reception http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/europe_day_2016_speech_edited.pdf CWCM//20 Tue, 10 May 2016 05:20:00 +0200 EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation delivers speech at the groundbreaking of the GESS (German European School Singapore) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/gess_groundbreaking_ceremony_(2).pdf CWCM//21 Mon, 09 May 2016 11:39:00 +0200 The Delegation of the European Union to Singapore is looking for an Economic and Trade Officer (Job Vacancy) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/delsgps-rec_02.2016_job_vacancy.pdf CWCM//18 Wed, 04 May 2016 11:45:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2016 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160503_01_en.htm CWCM//22 Tue, 03 May 2016 05:44:00 +0200 Launch of EEN to strengthen EU and Singapore trade and technology collaborations http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160421_en.htm CWCM//23 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:30:00 +0200 EU Local Statement on Mr Kho Jabing death penalty case http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160414_01_en.htm CWCM//24 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:19:00 +0200 Launch of the European Parliament’s Friends of Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160104_01_en.htm CWCM//26 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200 EU Business Avenues Programme in Southeast Asia launches website http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160331_01_en.htm       CWCM//25 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:32:00 +0200 Joint statement of the EU Heads of State or Government and the leaders of the EU institutions on the terrorist attacks in Brussels http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/joint_statement_eu_heads_of_state_en.pdf CWCM//27 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 02:48:00 +0100 Europol Director Robert Wainwright delivers lecture on cross-border crime to NTU, Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160318_en.htm CWCM//28 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:48:00 +0100 EU Heads of Mission annual retreat with Ambassador Tommy Koh http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160316_1.htm CWCM//29 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:21:00 +0100 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Recent Developments in the South China Sea http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20160316_01_en.pdf CWCM//30 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:12:00 +0100 EU High Representative Federica Mogherini kicks off human rights events http://eeas.europa.eu/top_stories/2016/150316_eu4humanrights_en.htm CWCM//31 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 08:38:00 +0100 EU supports European companies exploring opportunities in South East Asian markets http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20160218_01_en.pdf CWCM//32 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 02:33:00 +0100 "Singapore Airshow 2016: Open skies plan for EU, Asean taking off", Interview with Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport (The Straits Times, 16 February 2016) http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-airshow-2016-open-skies-plan-for-eu-asean-taking-off CWCM//33 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 "EU-Asean Open Skies could start taking shape by 2017", Interview with Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport (The Business Times, 16 February 2016) http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/transport/singapores-future-economy/eu-asean-open-skies-could-start-taking-shape-by-2017 CWCM//34 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 "Why Deepening EU-ASEAN Ties in Aviation is a Win-Win Situation", Op-Ed by Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport (The Business Times, 6 February 2016) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160212_en.htm Aviation is a strong driver of growth, jobs, trade and mobility for the world's economy. The European Union (EU) was one of the first markets to be fully deregulated in the 1990s and owes this to its success. CWCM//35 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Seminar in Singapore Discusses Women’s Rights http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151210_01_en.htm CWCM//1 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Asia-Europe traffic rises, but Mid-East carriers grab it (The Straits Times, 30 Nov 2015) http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asia-europe-traffic-rises-but-mid-east-carriers-grab-it CWCM//2 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Full buy-in vital for Paris climate pact (The Straits Times, 27 Nov 2015) http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/full-buy-in-vital-for-paris-climate-pact CWCM//3 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Moving towards low carbon, climate resilient economies” (The Business Times, 24 Nov 2015) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151124_01_en.htm CWCM//4 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Discussion on Climate Financing (24 Nov 2015) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20151119_01_en.pdf CWCM//5 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Film Screening - The Salt of the Earth (25 Nov 2015) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20151118_02_en.pdf CWCM//6 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Save the date: European embassies in Singapore organise two Climate-related events ahead of the COP21 in Paris http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151030_en.htm CWCM//7 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 EU-ASEAN policy dialogue on human rights AICHR, ACWC, ACW, ACMW, ASEC visit to Brussels 19/23 October 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/top_stories/2015/151026_02_en.htm CWCM//8 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 JOINT PRESS RELEASE: EU-ASEAN Policy Dialogue on Human Rights http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/151023_03_en.htm CWCM//9 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Ambassador Series: S’pore a major platform for EU’s economic integration in region (TODAY, 26 Sep 2015) http://www.todayonline.com/world/spore-major-platform-eus-economic-integration-region?singlepage=true CWCM//10 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:01:00 +0200 Investors 'returning to EU after crisis' (The Straits Times, 26 Sep 2015) http://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/investors-returning-to-eu-after-crisis CWCM//11 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU launches new fund to boost investment (The Business Times, 26 Sep 2015) http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/eu-launches-new-fund-to-boost-investment CWCM//12 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Vice-President Jyrki Katainen's Speech at Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series, Singapore Management University https://ec.europa.eu/commission/2014-2019/katainen/announcements/vice-president-katainen-speech-singapore-management-university_en CWCM//13 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 New business opportunities for S'pore as Europe boosts private investment by Jyrki Katainen (The Business Times, 24 Sep 2015) http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/new-business-opportunities-for-spore-as-europe-boosts-private-investment CWCM//14 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU envoy presents credentials to ASEAN Secretary-General http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/indonesia/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150917_01_en.htm CWCM//15 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 "Investing in Europe - The Way Forward", Lecture by Jyrki Katainen, European Commission Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Fri 25 Sep 2015 http://www.smu.edu.sg/pdls/speaker CWCM//16 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, on Singapore General Elections http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-5634_en.htm CWCM//17 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU-ASEAN Days at EXPO Milan 2015 https://www.b2match.eu/expo2015-eu-aseandays CWCM//18 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Open Call: ASEF Young Leaders Summit 2015 (#ASEFYLS) http://www.asef.org/projects/themes/education/3411-asef-young-leaders-summit-2015 CWCM//19 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EURAXESS Science Slam 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150826_01_en.htm CWCM//20 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU Delegation to Singapore Launches the Trade and Investment 2015 Publication http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150716_01_en.htm CWCM//21 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Book] "50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations" to be launched on 14 July 2015, with an article by Dr Michael Pulch http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/9584 CWCM//22 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Climate change - the time for action is running out, by Dr Michael Pulch et al http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150617_01_en.htm CWCM//24 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Video] Dr Michael Pulch Talks about EU Climate Diplomacy Day 2015 on Channel NewsAsia's Programme "Between The Lines" http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video/climate-diplomacy/1920500.html CWCM//23 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 European Union Marks Climate Diplomacy Day in Singapore as Part of Global Campaign http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150615_01_en.htm CWCM//25 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU Climate Diplomacy Day 2015 - Programme for Youth Debate & Profile of Keynote Speakers and Debate Team Advisers http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20150617_04_en.pdf CWCM//26 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU Climate Diplomacy Day 2015 - Programme for Business Event & Profile of Speakers http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20150617_01_en.pdf CWCM//27 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Join the EU and its Member States on 17 June for Climate Diplomacy Day http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150605_01_en.htm CWCM//28 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Dr Michael Pulch in "SMU Engage" Newsletter, June 2015 Issue [with permission from SMU] http://www.smu.edu.sg/sites/default/files/smu/downloads/smu_engage_jul_2015.pdf.pdf#page=13 CWCM//29 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Mr Herman Van Rompuy in "SMU Engage" Newsletter, June 2015 Issue [with permission from SMU] http://www.smu.edu.sg/sites/default/files/smu/downloads/smu_engage_jul_2015.pdf.pdf#page=11 CWCM//30 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Photos] Visit of Federica Mogherini, Vice-President of the EC, to Singapore http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/photo/photoByReportage.cfm?&ref=028427&sitelang=en&index=1#top CWCM//31 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Video] Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2015 http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I103958 CWCM//32 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Text] Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150531_02_en.htm CWCM//33 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Speeches at the Opening Night of the 25th EU Film Festival in Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150513_01_en.htm CWCM//34 Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Freedom of speech: Europe has measures to curb abuse (The Straits Times, 9 May 2015) http://www.straitstimes.com/archive/saturday/premium/forum-letters/story/freedom-speech-europe-has-measures-curb-abuse-20150509 CWCM//35 Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 [Speech] Remarks by Dr Michael Pulch on Europe Day 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150508_01_en.htm CWCM//36 Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 2015 will be special for S’pore-EU ties, too (TODAY, 8 May 2015) http://m.todayonline.com/singapore/2015-will-be-special-spore-eu-ties-too CWCM//37 Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Asean meetings a chance to deepen ties with Europe, by Cecilia Malmström http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150429_01_en.htm CWCM//38 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent execution in Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150424_01_en.htm CWCM//39 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Bigger EU Film Festival in Singapore, as it turns 25 (Channel NewsAsia, 16 Apr 2015) http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/entertainment/bigger-eu-film-festival/1788518.html CWCM//40 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 25th European Union Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years: A Passion for European Cinema http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150416_01_en.htm CWCM//41 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Regional Integration Issues Explored at EU Event in Singapore, Overwhelming Support for Having Enforceable Multilateral Agreements http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150415_01_en.htm CWCM//42 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Joint Foreword by EU and French Ambassadors on 25th EUFF Programme Booklet http://euff.sg/?p=section&sub=article&articlegrppk=100 CWCM//43 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0200 President of the European Commission, Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, Sends Letter of Condolence to Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, on the Passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150326_01_en.htm CWCM//44 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Secretary-General of European External Action Service (EEAS), Mr Alain Le Roy, Signs Condolence Book in the Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150325_01_en.htm CWCM//45 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Letter of Condolence from HRVP Federica Mogherini to H.E. Mr K Shanmugam on the Passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/documents/news/20150324_01_en.pdf CWCM//46 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Message of Condolence by the EU Ambassador to Singapore on the Passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150324_01_en.htm CWCM//47 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Letter of condolences by European Council President Donald Tusk on the passing of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/03/23-letter-condolences-president-tusk-passing-lee-kuan-yew/ CWCM//48 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Bio-safety, Bio-security and Bio-risk Management National Participants Training - Singapore http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150212_en.htm CWCM//49 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Lecture by Prof Jean-Pierre Bourguignon on European Research Council http://www.eucentre.sg/?p=9177 CWCM//50 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Partnership Instrument – EU Business Avenues in South East Asia https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1420603884135&do=publi.welcome&NBPUBLILIST=15&AOFR=136576&SEARCHTYPE=RS&ORDERBY=upd&ORDERBYAD=Desc&userlanguage=en CWCM//51 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Partnership Instrument – EU Gateway / Business Avenues, Central Management Unit https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1420603824080&do=publi.welcome&SEARCHTYPE=RS&AOFR=136577&ORDERBY=upd&ORDERBYAD=Desc&NBPUBLILIST=15&userlanguage=en CWCM//52 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100