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Singapore annual births drop below 30,000, hitting historic low since 1965
Nikkei Asia·SG·about 16 hours ago
Singapore's annual birth rate has dropped below 30,000 for the first time since independence, coinciding with rising mortality rates. This trend exacerbates long-term concerns regarding workforce sustainability and the fiscal burden of an aging population.