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Czech MedTech delegates explored Singapore healthcare partnerships and opportunities during their visit.

A Czech MedTech delegation visited Singapore this week to learn more about the country’s healthcare ecosystem and explore potential partnerships between Czech and Singaporean companies and research institutions. The programme included meetings with Singapore government agencies and universities, as well as participation by Czech companies at Medical Fair Asia.

Adam Grundel from the Czech Ministry of Health met counterparts from Singapore’s Ministry of Health and Synapxe, Singapore’s HealthTech Agency. The discussions focused on understanding Singapore’s healthcare environment and identifying opportunities for cooperation between stakeholders from the two countries.

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Singapore said the visit provided an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Singaporean healthcare ecosystem. It also described the technology environment encountered during the programme, stating: “In Singapore, you often cannot avoid the feeling that the future is already here.”

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Representatives from VSB, Technical University of Ostrava also used their visit to discuss potential cooperation with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Kamila Janovská and Lukas Peter represented the Czech university during the engagements.

The delegation also included Czech companies participating in Medical Fair Asia. MZ Liberec exhibited at the event, while Kardi AI presented its solution for cardiac arrhythmia detection and monitoring. The embassy said MZ Liberec was already an established brand in the region and described Kardi AI as being at the initial stage of its activities in Singapore.

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The programme also featured business pitches by Marie Součková of Your Solution and Miroslav Behan of FutuGen. The Czech embassy said both participants presented their projects during the visit.

The programme was prepared by the Czech Embassy in Singapore team, including Ladislav Graner and Šárka Janáková, together with Ivan Nikl from CzechTrade. The embassy also thanked May Ng and her team at Asia Regulatory and Quality Consultancy for their support and partnership.

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The visit combined institutional meetings, academic exchanges and business activities related to medical technology. It provided participating Czech organisations with opportunities to engage with Singaporean healthcare authorities, research institutions and business stakeholders.

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The visit focused on potential Czech-Singapore cooperation through engagements with Singapore’s space agencies, research institutions, universities, and industry.

Mr. Václav Kobera, Director of the Department of New Technologies and Space Agency at the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, visited Singapore to explore the country’s space ecosystem and discuss opportunities for future cooperation.

The delegation met Chief Executive Ms. Ngiam Le Na and her team at the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS), where both sides discussed potential collaboration between the Czech Republic and Singapore in the space sector.

The programme also included meetings with Senior Director Mr. Tan Chee Seng at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Professor Abhishek Rai at the Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) Centre at the National University of Singapore, and Professor Lim Wee Seng at the Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, to gain insights into Singapore’s space research landscape.

The itinerary included visits to ST Engineering, Addvalue Technologies, Transcelestial, and the Singapore Space & Technology Think Tank Space Lab, where the delegation explored opportunities for cooperation between Czech and Singaporean space companies.

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The award-winning choir from Olomouc celebrated musical excellence and cultural exchange through performances and school engagement in Singapore.

The Czech Children’s Choir Campanella (ZUŠ Campanella) from Olomouc concluded a memorable visit to Singapore after winning two gold medals at the Singapore International Choral Festival 2026. Organised by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Singapore, the visit featured public performances and educational exchanges that showcased Czech musical heritage.

One of the highlights was a concert at Punggol Regional Library, where the choir presented a programme of Czech and international songs to audiences of all ages. The performance offered visitors an opportunity to experience Czech culture through music.

During the concert intermission, visitors explored a selection of Czech children’s books and voted for their favourite title. The books have since been added to the Punggol Regional Library collection, allowing readers to continue discovering Czech literature.

Before returning to the Czech Republic, ZUŠ Campanella visited Christ Church Secondary School, where they performed several songs, interacted with Singaporean students, and gained first hand insight into Singapore’s school environment.

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In conversation with IN Diplomacy, Czech Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Dana Baschová discusses the growing partnership between the Czech Republic and Singapore

During an introductory call with Ms Nomita Dhar, Editor-in-Chief of IN Diplomacy, the Czech Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Dana Baschová, spoke about the growing relationship between the Czech Republic and Singapore. The discussion highlighted cooperation in areas such as trade, technology and cultural exchange, as well as the renewed presence of the Czech Embassy in Singapore.

A Czech embassy was first established in Singapore in 1996 but closed in 2008 as part of diplomatic restructuring. For more than a decade, relations were managed through the Czech Embassy in Jakarta with support from an honorary consulate in Singapore. The reopening of the embassy reflects Czechia’s renewed commitment to strengthening ties with Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region.

Today, the mission is led by Ambassador Baschová, who presented her credentials to Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, in September 2025. Prior to her appointment, she served as Director of the Department of the Americas at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Beyond diplomacy, Czechia is expanding its economic and technological cooperation with Singapore. Known for its strengths in advanced engineering, aerospace, cybersecurity and digital technologies, Czech companies increasingly see Singapore as a gateway to Southeast Asia. Cultural initiatives and educational exchanges organised by the embassy also continue to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Even the Czech national emblem shares an interesting similarity with Singapore’s identity. It features the historic Bohemian lion, which resembles Singapore’s own lion symbol, represented by the famous Merlion. Although they come from different histories, both symbols represent national pride, strength and heritage.