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Singapore

DBS chief Tan Su Shan rules out entering politics, calls for diverse talent to boost policy debate

2026-09-11T11:03:30.000Z
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the consequences of not attracting good people to politics may not become apparent immediately, but in 15 to 25 years.
Singapore

Ministerial pay rise not a lure into politics, but inaction would leave Singapore to ‘suffer the consequences’: PM Wong

2026-09-10T09:34:20.000Z
Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”, Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Fertility rates, pollution, income inequality: What could a ‘quality of life’ target mean for ministers’ bonuses?

2026-09-09T12:13:38.000Z
The salary revisions unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday, offer a chance to assess how Singapore fares in challenging times – and to reflect on how the country is meant to be run.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

How much should Singapore’s leaders be paid?

2026-09-08T11:58:29.000Z
PM Wong committed to donate his full annual increment - which works out to S$1.4 million – to “suitable good causes” for the next five years.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Singapore's benchmark ministerial pay to rise to S$1.8m; ministers won’t get the full increase at once

2026-09-08T04:43:24.000Z
Dr Tan See Leng’s private-sector experience has enabled him to speak with authority about challenges entrepreneurs face, and what can be done for them, says PM Lawrence Wong.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

PM Wong wants more private-sector leaders like Tan See Leng in Cabinet amid succession challenge

2026-09-08T04:36:19.000Z
“We have MPs with a wide range of backgrounds and experience, who bring different perspectives to our debates,” said PM Wong.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

No hidden components or perks in political officeholders’ pay: PM Wong

2026-09-08T04:25:08.000Z
“Our starting point is this: good government depends on good leadership. Institutions are only as effective as the people who lead them,” said PM Wong.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Effective political leaders needed, civil servants no substitute: PM Wong

2026-09-08T04:15:25.000Z
But to leave political salaries untouched at this point, although a politically easier move, “would not be the right thing to do”, according to PM Wong.
Economy & Policy
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Singapore ‘must act now’ to raise political salaries, says PM Wong

2026-09-08T04:10:58.000Z
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting his Luxembourg counterpart Luc Frieden, who is on his first official visit to Singapore as prime minister from Sep 6 to 8.
Singapore

Singapore and Luxembourg working to deepen ties in quantum tech, AI, space, satellite communications

2026-09-07T12:52:26.000Z
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