Political Salaries in Parliament: PM Lawrence Wong and Chan Chun Sing will address Singapore’s political office-holders’ salary review in Parliament on Sep 8, after an independent committee completed its recommendations earlier this year and the government previously deferred consideration amid uncertainty. Anti-Indian Racism Probe: Singapore police are investigating “shameful” racist online comments targeting Indians linked to the SIA–Air India investment debate and Nepal flood coverage, with ministers reiterating that prejudice against any community is not acceptable. Cybersecurity at Board Level: A fresh push argues cybersecurity must become a boardroom priority for Singapore firms as digital systems underpin finance, logistics and daily life. Energy Diversification: Gan Siow Huang says energy diversification must make business sense—adding resilience only where it’s worth paying for—amid Strait of Hormuz disruption risks. ASEAN Care Readiness: An ASEAN index finds leaders confident on near-term care readiness, but highlights AI/digital health as the biggest capability gap and pressure point ahead. Singapore–US Trade Jobs: DPM Gan tells AmChamSG that the US–Singapore FTA supports jobs on both sides, citing hundreds of thousands of American jobs linked to bilateral trade and investment. Regional Disruptions: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption continues to disrupt flights, with hundreds of thousands of passengers affected across the region. Singapore–Luxembourg Ties: PM Wong flags deepening Singapore–Luxembourg cooperation on quantum tech, AI, space and satellite communications. LNG Marketing Governance: Kumul Petroleum secures stronger PNG protections in a Papua LNG marketing agreement amendment with TotalEnergies, including unanimous consent on key pricing matters. CNBC Hong Kong Restructure: CNBC closes its Hong Kong office and cancels programmes, while saying regional editorial coverage continues via other hubs.