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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.

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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

World's highest paid Prime Minister received a 64% pay hike earning seven times more than US President Donald Trump

Singapore has approved a 64 percent salary hike for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, taking his annual pay to S$3.6 million (around $2.8 million), roughly seven times what US President Donald Trump earns. Wong, who already held the title of the world's highest paid head of government, said he would donate…

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The Independent UK

Singapore ministers, among world's highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years

Singapore's ministers, already among the world's highest paid government officials, are getting a raise for the first time in 15 years

The Independent UK

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong proposes big salary increase for ministers

Singapore's government will significantly increase ministerial salaries, aiming to attract top talent. Junior ministers could earn up to S$1.8 million annually, while the prime minister's salary will rise. The prime minister will donate his full salary increase to charity for five years. These high salaries aim to prevent corruption and…

The Economic Times

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

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

Probably not.

Fortune

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

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

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

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

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

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.

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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu embarks on two-day visit to Singapore to boost investments

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is in Singapore for a two-day visit. The trip focuses on attracting investments and strengthening economic ties. He will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and interact with industrialists. Naidu will also address the World Cities Summit and attend a business roadshow. The…

AAP

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

National diesel reserves inch higher as the federal government confirms 57 tankers are on their way to Australian shores.

The Conversation

More Australian LNG to Singapore flagged as Albanese looks to strengthen oil supply chain

Increased exports of Australian LNG to Singapore are in prospect, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in Friday talks to shore up Australia’s oil supply chain.

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Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

The Guardian - AU

Why is Anthony Albanese visiting Singapore amid Australia’s fuel crisis – and what could come from it?

The Middle East conflict has shaken both nations: Australia is facing shortfalls of oil, while Singapore’s gas supply is under threat

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Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

The Guardian - AU

Diesel surges 20 cents a litre in two days to record high – as it happened

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Albanese to fly to Singapore to discuss fuel security as Australian petrol prices stop falling

Prime minister speaks with China in bid to shore up fuel shipments to Australia

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Australians buy record number of new EVs – as it happened

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Fortune

Why Singapore’s prime minister gave DBS and Grab a shout-out during the country’s budget speech

Lawrence Wong called on Singapore's companies to adopt AI “comprehensively”, and described DBS and Grab as firms "moving decisively on AI transformation."

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