Latest news in Singapore? September 11th, 2026

Here are the key news updates in Singapore for September 11, 2026:

• Over 2.4 million eligible adult Singapore citizens are currently receiving their payouts ranging from $400 to $600 under the Enhanced Budget 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment, which began disbursement on September 9. Ministry of Finance
• The Singapore Government accepted recommendations from an independent review committee to update political salaries, marking the first salary adjustment for political appointment holders and Members of Parliament in 15 years, with a one-off adjustment of up to 9 percent taking effect on October 15. Prime Minister’s Office Singapore
• Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) launched its fifth United States office in Boston on September 9 and signed its first U.S. state-level partnership with Massachusetts to expand bilateral cooperation across advanced manufacturing, life sciences, robotics, and artificial intelligence. TechNode Global
• The Rockefeller Foundation, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee), and the NO.17 Foundation announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during At ONE IMPACT Week in Singapore to address interconnected challenges across food, land, health, and energy systems in Asia. The Rockefeller Foundation