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Singapore rolls out new pro-family policies amid historic low fertility rate

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Singapore is implementing new measures to encourage citizens to have more children, as the total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.87. These initiatives include increased childcare leave, enhanced education savings for children, and reduced childcare fees. The government has formed a dedicated workgroup, led by Minister Indranee Rajah, to address this demographic challenge, with the new policies representing the first set of accepted recommendations from this group. AI

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Singapore rolls out new pro-family policies amid historic low fertility rate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    Can Singapore’s latest pro-family push change minds on parenthood?

    Singapore’s latest pro-family push has been welcomed by some parents for tackling the costs of raising children, but others say lower fees and more leave are unlikely on their own to overcome deeper worries over time, careers, housing and lifestyle. During the annual National Day…

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