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Singapores fertility rate plummeted to a record low in 2025, sparking concerns about the city-states future. With a population of six million, the government is worried about a shrinking pool of women able to have children. Despite efforts to boost population growth through temporary workers and increased citizenships, leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining a stable core of homegrown citizens. Young couples like Boon Shang and Favian Heng are delaying parenthood to focus on personal goals. Over four decades, Singapore has implemented various incentives to encourage childbirth, but experts suggest a cultural shift is needed to address societal pressures and fears of losing personal freedom.

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