03/06/2026
🏎️ Have you ever visited a Formula One circuit?
If so, chances are you've experienced the work of a company from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) without even realising it.
TILKE Engineers & Architects, headquartered in Aachen, has completed more than 1,000 motorsports projects across over 50 countries. Their work can be found around the world, including in Singapore through the KF1 Karting Circuit in Kranji and the upcoming Porsche Experience Centre Singapore. 🛞
Companies like Tilke are part of what makes NRW such a dynamic economic powerhouse: industrial and manufacturing excellence by globally renowned corporations, Mittelstand, and startups, world-leading research institutions, and deep innovation networks. 💡⚙️
Second Secretary (Political) Max Heng visited Münster, Düsseldorf, and Aachen in NRW last week to learn more about the state's economic priorities and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between NRW and Singapore. 🇩🇪🇸🇬
The visit offered a glimpse into the diversity, excellence, and innovation of NRW's economy, from Münster's digital innovation networks 🚀, to Düsseldorf's role as the political and economic centre of the state 🏛️, and Aachen's strengths in research, technology transfer, and advanced manufacturing🔬.
The discussions highlighted the immense potential for enhanced collaboration between NRW and Singapore, supported by the Germany-Singapore Strategic Partnership and Year of Innovation. 🌏✨
Our sincere thanks to all our partners and hosts for their warm hospitality and insightful discussions. We look forward to strengthening these connections in the years ahead!
📸 Photo 1: Meeting with IHK Nord Westfalen, Digital Hub Münsterland, and the Wirtschaftsförderung-Münster-GmbH (Münster Economic Development Agency)
📸 Photo 2: Meeting with land.nrw (NRW State Chancellery)
📸 Photo 3: Meeting with NRW.Global Business GmbH
📸 Photo 4: Meeting with IHK Aachen
📸 Photo 5: Aachen Cathedral ⛪