Singapore population

A universal child endowment could raise birth rates but would be expensive

Addressing Singapore’s existential challenge of falling birth rates may require rethinking how society shares the cost of raising children, says the writer.

They came for love, work and studies – and now call Singapore home

(Clockwise from top left) Mr Hermes Xhika, Mr Zhu Haibin, Ms Prithikka Divyashini and Mr Arumugam Muthu Krishnan.

More new citizens for a baby-scarce S’pore: Can integration into society balance rising immigration?

Singaporeans mostly acknowledged the need for immigration, but had concerns over job competition, pressure on public resources.

Singapore wants more babies. Will a radical reset reverse the fertility crunch?

Recommendations to boost birth rates must be generous yet sustainable, said analysts.

askST: What is total fertility rate? What does Singapore’s record low rate mean?

With birth rates falling at a record rate, the citizen population may start to shrink by early 2040s without new interventions.

The way we define success makes it hard to raise children in Singapore

Parenting is increasingly experienced as a high-stakes project with timelines, milestones and strong expectations.

Sensory impairment widespread among older adults in Singapore: Study

One in five seniors have some form of triple sensory loss (vision, hearing, and smell), and found to be three times more likely to have trouble with daily functioning.

Rules of engagement for an honest debate on Singapore’s immigration policy

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Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025.

Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub.

Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.

To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel.

These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.

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Tianmen is China’s test site for baby-boosting policies

China is throwing money at encouraging more births but money alone may not be enough to persuade parents to go beyond one bouncing bundle of joy.

Forum: Better tracking needed to measure hearing loss

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