After 50 years of close diplomatic ties, Denmark and Singapore are stepping up their collaboration across a range of industries – from shipping to urban transport and smart city technologies. Denmark and Singapore are small nations with a tiny population – of about 5.5 million people – and for both, managing scarce resources and reducing their impact on the environment have always been a priority. Both countries are also open economies, maritime nations with a long tradition of shipping, and have similar ambitions in creating liveable cities for its people. These make up the foundation of the two nations’ diplomatic relations, which started five decades ago when Singapore became an independent nation. Today, there are more than 300 Danish companies operating in Singapore. Speaking at a reception to celebrate 50 years of Singapore-Denmark relations on Monday last week, Danish ambassador to Singapore, Berit Basse, said Denmark and Singapore will build on their relationship and collaborate on projects ranging from shipping to urban transport. 

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