Beating the odds together: 50 years of Singapore-Israel ties

Introduction -- Singapore: Israel in Southeast Asia? -- A special relationship that continues to grow -- Celebrating the Israel-Singapore Golden Jubilee: working towards continued partnership -- Reflections on Singapore-Israel relations -- A Mexican Fandango with a poisonous shrimp -- The Jewish practice of Tikkun Olam and interfaith relations in Singapore -- A brief history of Jews in Singapore -- The history of Jewish synagogues in Singapore -- The story of Israeli architecture in Singapore -- My childhood in Singapore (1966-1969) -- Building venture capital to promote innovation, economic growth, and development: government efforts in Singapore and Israel -- Translating research into real-world innovation: experiences of Israel and Singapore -- Trax: the first Israel-Singapore unicorn.

"2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Singapore and Israel's long and fruitful relationship. From Jewish contributions to the economic, political and social development of early and modern-day Singapore, to current-day collaborations between both countries in the fields of science and technology, the Lion City and the Start-up Nation have forged strong and indelible bonds. Written by eminent Singaporeans and Israelis, the articles in this volume trace the growth and development of Singapore-Israel bilateral ties over the past five decades and celebrate the mutually beneficially relationship between the two countries."--