SIDEX 2025 presented a carefully curated three-day conference and exhibition from 19 to 21 November 2025 in exhibition halls of the city of Singapore.

From 19th to 21st November, Prof Grunde Jomaas participated in SIDEX 2025, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s largest events dedicated to disaster management and emergency response.

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim officially unveiled the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) new amphibious firefighting and rescue vehicle (ARFV) on Wednesday (Nov 19).

新加坡民防部队推出全新的水陆两栖消防与救援车，能有效应对陆地上和水上救援行动，加强对内陆水域紧急事故的应急能力。

This is the first time Singapore is hosting a dedicated global platform that brings together experts and practitioners in disaster and emergency management.

SINGAPORE – A fatal fire in May 2017 at a building using non-compliant composite external cladding resulted in Singapore tightening policies and processes, which “has shown the world what it means to learn from tragedy and to lead with purpose”.

The Asia-Pacific region, the world’s most disaster-prone area, faces growing threats from climate change. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe,

The annual SCDF Parade affirms the dedication of all SCDF personnel, and recognises those who have supported in this lifesaving mission. 

SINGAPORE – People in Singapore will be alerted to emergencies on their mobile phones via a disaster alert system that will be progressively implemented by early 2026.

The Embassy engaged with COSEM to explore avenues of collaboration for SIDEX 2025, Asia-Pacific’s largest platform dedicated to disaster management and emergency response, taking place this November in Singapore.