Fertility
The AI economy is accelerating the global baby bust
Artificial intelligence will likely depress fertility rates by exacerbating social and economic pressures
Want to solve Singapore’s fertility problem? Start by rethinking caregiving at work
Many workplaces still treat such responsibilities as the exception rather than the norm
Could Singapore government consider providing financial assistance for egg freezing?
There are different ways the state can support women in pursuing this elective procedure
Fertility is not a ‘single problem’
If the reasons for not having children are varied, the policy response must be too
Can egg freezing help Singapore companies retain female talent?
As Singapore confronts record-low fertility and an ageing population, supporting reproductive choice could support workforce resilience
Migrants key to Singapore private housing’s long-term health amid low births
More foreigners becoming PRs and citizens can support demand for private homes
Having a child can be a financial mistake, but that’s okay
The costs of raising kids are high, and parents’ employability may suffer
Children are national assets. Our support must reflect that
A case for treating children as Singapore’s long-term equity
Budget 2026: Singapore’s total fertility rate at new low of 0.87 in 2025; new workgroup to relook family support strategies
Republic faces an ‘existential challenge’: One in five of its citizens is 65 or older, up from one in eight 10 years ago, DPM Gan warns
How keeping up with the Joneses in parenting is crimping fertility
A new study urges policymakers to consider taxing private education or scaling back favourable treatment
