U.S. Embassy, Singapore.
U.S. Embassy, Singapore.
Overview
American contact with Singapore began in the 1800s when merchant ships visited Singapore’s port for trade and commerce. Britain claimed Singapore as a colony in 1826 and maintained control until 1963 when Singapore declared independence and briefly joined the Federation of Malaysia. Two years later Singapore re-declared independence and the United States granted diplomatic recognition on August 11, 1965. The United States opened its embassy in 1966, and has since facilitated partnerships like a 2003 bilateral free trade agreement.
Embassy Activities:
- Speaking to Singaporean students at the “Open Little Eyes” program, a conference on problems facing third world countries, including humanitarian issues and good governance
- Taking part in World Water Day, March 22nd, to clean up the Singapore River and raise awareness about water resource management
- Producing a video chat between U.S. Ambassador David Adelman and students at Temasek Junior College
- Supporting Marines from the embassy in donating toys to children at the Jamiyah Children’s Home as part of the Toys for Tots program
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Counseling U.S. businesses on intellectual property rights, financial services, electronic commerce, and other key business issues