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Indonesia slashes gas exports to Singapore by 9%, claiming it's in 'survival mode'

On Oct. 23, Indonesia decided to slash pipeline gas exports to Singapore by 9%, blaming domestic shortages.

Fortune · 8h ago

Singapore PM increases his salary by $1.1 million amid first government pay raise in 15 years

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the salary increases in parliament on Tuesday, the first for ministers in 15 years. Wong's own benchmark paycheck is set to rise 64 percent to 3.6 million Singapore dollars (€2.4 million) a year.

Euronews · Sep 10

World's highest-paid Prime Minister gets salary hike of 9% annually; pledges to donate difference to charity

Singapore’s ministers, who are among the world’s highest-paid government officials, are set to receive their first salary increase in 15 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has justified the increase in pay by stating that it is necessary to attract top talent into politics.

The Times of India · Sep 9

Singapore asks the $70,000 question: who wants to start a family?

Sum of financial support from a baby’s birth until age 17 is the city-state’s offer to address low birthrate and reluctance of couples to have children

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

Singapore has overhauled its baby bonus scheme. Will it work to boost birth rates this time?

Probably not.

Fortune · Aug 30

Singapore will pay about $55,000 in support for each child; why the country is paying parents to have babies

In a groundbreaking move, Singapore is launching a substantial financial support package designed for families with children. Targeted at reversing the alarming trend of declining birth rates, the government will provide up to S$70,000 per child until they reach seventeen. This initiative replaces previous schemes, providing consistent financial relief to…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rate

Singapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertility rate of 0.87. The package includes child credits, grants, childcare subsidies, parental leave and housing support.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.

AAP · Aug 21

Piyush Goyal pitches Singapore as springboard for India’s agri-food exports

Indian ministers promoted agricultural exports in Singapore through a special roadshow event. This initiative aims to expand Indian farmers' and food manufacturers' market presence. The event focused on diverse products including organic items and millets. This effort supports strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Singapore. Discussions also…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Singapore minister quits over 'inappropriate interactions' with a woman; PM says conduct fell short

Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office after his interactions with a woman ‘fell short’ of the standards expected of a political office holder and member of parliament, according to a statement by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

The Times of India · Jul 20