Myanmar–Singapore relations

Myanmar–Singapore relations are bilateral relations between Myanmar and Singapore.

The two countries have a shared history as former British colonies. During the 20th century, authoritarian Burmese governments formed a strong bond with Singapore as a key friendly trading partner in the wake of much of the world condemning the Burmese junta. This close relation strained Burmese democracy activists' perceptions of Singapore. In 1996, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's statements questioning Aung San Suu Kyi's ability to govern prompted protests at the Singaporean embassy in Yangon.

Singapore remained one of Myanmar's top investors and trading partners Both countries are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In 2020-21, Singapore was Myanmar's largest foreign investor with US$161.14 billion invested that fiscal year.

After the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Singapore adopted strident language and drew a line when the military regime used lethal force on protestors. During Myanmar's current war, Singapore remained a major equipment supplier for the junta's weapons factories. Several Singapore-based firms served as intermediary companies collectively shipping US$254 million worth of arms to the junta between 2021 and 2023. Singaporean businesses have grown wary of continuing business since 2021 and United Overseas Bank, a key Singaporean bank has begun cutting financial ties with Myanmar. As of 2023, Singapore does not recognize the military junta, but also states that it does not believe in foreign interference in domestic affairs.