The Singapore Association was formed in 1974 by a group of Singaporeans who worked and resided in Hong Kong. After twenty-two years, while some of these pioneers had moved on, some had continued to live and work in Hong Kong.

With the support from the then Singapore Commissioner, a group of Singaporean were later given the permission to setup an association. By 1976, Singapore Association had its first annual dinner and dance. For a young unknown association, it needed the backing of an establishment to get started. The High Commission of Singapore office has given enormous support to setup and grow the association.

Singapore Association was first started as part of the Malaysian-Singaporean Association. However, due to political changes back home, the association split amicably into two autonomous organisations. The newly formed Singapore Association has, however, maintained a close relationship with the Malaysian Association till today.

The association would not have been such a continuing success if it were not for the work of its dedicated members who worked hard to get it started and to continue the momentum.