15+ hour, 42+ min ago   (1333+ words) Linking pay to performance will become more important if the current difficulty with getting top people in the private and public sector continues, says veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in parliament at the close…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (312+ words) More cooperation between Singapore and Luxembourg in emerging and critical tech like AI and quantum, as well as space and satellite communications... Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared this at an official lunch hosted in honour of Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (351+ words) The government is working with employers and tripartite partners on how to implement the expanded childcare leave scheme, including measures to help companies manage staffing gaps. SINGAPORE: The Marriage and Parenthood Reset Work Group will announce details of childcare leave…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (106+ words) Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng says Singapore risks losing good talent if the financial cost of entering politics becomes too high. He said the challenge is reducing the opportunity cost for Singaporeans to step forward and join the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (85+ words) Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned that the quality of political leadership may deteriorate if Singapore's government is unable to attract enough good people. By then, rebuilding the system may become impossible. He was speaking near the end of the…...

4+ day, 26+ min ago   (1431+ words) Nominated MPs suggested lowering the fixed component of a minister's salary and proposed longer-term goals for ministerial bonuses. MPs in parliament on Sep 10, 2026. SINGAPORE: Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) called for changes to the political salary framework's structure during a…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (29+ words) CNA Chan Chun Sing and Lawrence Wong respond to clarifications sought on political salaries debate...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (291+ words) Two areas of common ground - that salaries must be competitive while incorporating a substantial discount for public service, and on the move to be made in this term of government. They differ mainly on the formula. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (144+ words) International comparisons of political salaries should be treated with care because headline salaries do not tell the full story, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10) during a debate on changes to Singapore’s political salary framework....

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (113+ words) Singapore youths are “very open” to having social media safeguards in place. They are supportive of the government’s tiered approach, but want it to be “calibrated”. Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said this in parliament…...