Ireland in Singapore
Ireland and Singapore share many similarities that have helped form our close bonds. We are of comparable size in terms of population, and our modern histories have followed a similar trajectory of remarkable economic growth and development.
The Ireland-Singapore relationship is both deep and broad, and dates back centuries to when Singapore was still largely unknown to Europeans and Ireland similarly mysterious to those from Southeast Asia.
One early account of this relationship begins in the year 1796, when Irish botanist Christopher Smith began collecting plant specimens in Singapore. These specimens are today housed in the National History Museum of Ireland today, and represent the oldest known collections from Singapore in existence.
Diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Republic of Singapore were established in 1974. Our growing connections saw the resident Irish Embassy open in Singapore in 2000, the second Irish Embassy in Southeast Asia.
1974
Diplomatic relations were established
€22 billion
In two-way trade annually between Ireland and Singapore
5,000
People with Irish connections living in Singapore
Embassy of Ireland, Singapore
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Singapore, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Singapore and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and existing and potential customers throughout the world.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
IDA Ireland
Promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland through a wide range of services.