Latest news in Singapore? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- ISD Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2026 Released: The Internal Security Department (ISD) released its annual report, warning that the terrorism threat to Singapore remains high. While there is no specific imminent threat detected, online radicalisationparticularly among youths via social media and gaming platformshas surged, with cases dealt with under the Internal Security Act (ISA) nearly quadrupling in the past five years. CNA+ 1
- Parliamentary Debate on Political Salaries: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a wrap-up speech addressing the parliamentary debate on the 2026 review of salaries for political appointment holders and Members of Parliament, stressing that salary adjustments are necessary to maintain competitive leadership and service ethos without compromising public trust. Prime Minister’s Office Singapore
- Trade and U.S. Tariff Assessment: Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed questions regarding Singapore’s approach to newly imposed U.S. tariffs, noting that the government is carefully assessing trade policies and engaging directly with U.S. officials to mitigate supply-chain compliance costs for local businesses. Singapore Law Watch
- Air Quality and Transboundary Haze: Air quality monitoring in parts of Singapore showed 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings dipping into the unhealthy range due to localized haze drifting from regional hotspots. Tempo.co
- Corporate and Financial Sector Developments: In financial headlines, DBS Bank faced developments regarding ongoing legal proceedings connected to 1MDB claims, while regional tech player Grab entered talks for potential acquisitions in the Singapore fintech sector. Malaysia-China Insight | MCI Group