South China Morning Post BusinessSGfinanceAug 23, 2026, 1:16 PMImpact 33.12

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong unveils major pro-family measures amid record low fertility

Singapore will increase its spending on pro-family measures focusing on easing childcare costs, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong calling them “one of the best investments” on Sunday, as the city state aims to reverse its declining fertility rate. The policy shifts announced by Wong at the annual National Day Rally, Singapore’s biggest political speech of the year, are some of the most significant in years, revolving around boosting support for families to have children. He also spoke about...