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Birth rate

Opinion & Features
SENSE & CENTS

Will S$70,000 per child entice couples to have kids? Worries over a dystopian future must be overcome

2026-09-22T06:58:38.000Z
Children at a nursery school in Tokyo. Tokyo stands out as a rare Japanese prefecture whose population is growing while the national total is shrinking.
International

Tokyo reverses baby bust with AI matchmaking and generous subsidies

2026-09-07T23:00:00.000Z
Many homebuyers, regardless of whether they have young children, are fine paying more to live near popular primary schools.
Opinion & Features
THE LEVEL GROUND

Consider removing the property proximity advantage in allocating Primary 1 places in schools 

2026-08-03T06:03:26.000Z
Interest in the programme has grown and this round drew a record 4,225 applicants for just 20 spots, the foundation said.
International

South Korean singles seek dream matches at Buddhist retreat as country battles world’s lowest birth rate

2026-07-13T05:35:36.000Z
Japan is a harbinger of the demographic challenges that will soon buffet other developed countries.
International

How Japan lost three million people in five years

2026-06-02T08:36:55.000Z
The low birth rate among residents and an ageing population pose challenges for the private housing market.
Opinion & Features
THE LEVEL GROUND

Migrants key to Singapore private housing’s long-term health amid low births

2026-03-16T03:56:23.000Z
For professionals, having children may involve high direct and indirect costs. But there are also unique rewards, says the writer.
Opinion & Features
SENSE & CENTS

Having a child can be a financial mistake, but that’s okay

2026-03-10T08:08:18.000Z
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has pledged to introduce a national qualification for childcare workers, as well as improve their pay and working conditions.
International

Japan’s births fall for 10th year, adding to demographic strain

2026-02-26T09:48:09.000Z
The improvement comes as marriages show signs of recovery after a prolonged slump, supported by incentives designed to ease the financial burden of raising children.
International

South Korea’s baby bump extends into second year, offering hope

2026-02-25T03:32:27.000Z
A2’s market value is still higher than it was before its Chinese investment.
Consumer & Healthcare

China’s low birthrate isn’t doomsday for formula milk suppliers

2026-01-26T01:02:37.000Z
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