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. #EuropeNews

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says he had personally approached several senior permanent secretaries and private-sector CEOs to join politics before the last General Election – and…

The new salaries will take effect from Oct 15 this year.

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…