For the first time ever, Singapore’s resident total fertility rate has dropped below 1.0. Preliminary estimates show that the total fertility rate fell to 0.97 in 2023, declining further from the previous record of 1.04 in 2022 and 1.12 in 2021.

What are the factors leading to the new low? And should we be worried? 

Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, Social Lab, and Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore shares his views. 

For the first time ever, Singapore’s resident total fertility rate has dropped below 1.0. Preliminary estimates show that the total fertility rate fell to 0.97 in 2023, declining further from the previous record of 1.04 in 2022 and 1.12 in 2021.
What are the factors leading to the new low? And should we be worried? 
Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, Social Lab, and Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore shares his views.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

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Weekly Wrap Up: Singapore's fertility rate hits record low, should we be worried?

Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, down from $500.2 million in the same period last year. The number of reported scam cases also fell by about 14 per cent.

But despite the decline, scammers are still finding ways to trick victims into handing over their money voluntarily, with 8 in 10 scam victims doing so.

So, is Singapore finally turning the tide against scams? What’s driving the decline in scam losses, and how are scammers adapting their tactics?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow in the Executive Deputy Chairman’s Office at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU, to find out more. 

Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, down from $500.2 million in the same period last year. The number of reported scam cases also fell by about 14 per cent.
But despite the decline, scammers are still finding ways to trick victims into handing over their money voluntarily, with 8 in 10 scam victims doing so.
So, is Singapore finally turning the tide against scams? What&rsquo;s driving the decline in scam losses, and how are scammers adapting their tactics?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow in the Executive Deputy Chairman&rsquo;s Office at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Over $410m lost to scams in 2026. Why are Singaporeans still falling for them?

Tiger Balm, traditional remedies, supplements, wellness trends and TikTok health hacks... the way Singaporeans look after their health has changed dramatically across generations.

For Gen Z, health can mean managing burnout and protecting their mental wellbeing. Millennials are juggling work, family and energy levels, while Gen X and seniors are increasingly focused on the long-term effects of stress, staying active and maintaining their independence.

But are we actually getting healthier, or are we simply becoming more conscious of our health?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Evelyn Teo, Chief Marketing Officer of LAC to explore how attitudes towards health and wellness differ across generations, and what each generation could learn from the others. 

Tiger Balm, traditional remedies, supplements, wellness trends and TikTok health hacks... the way Singaporeans look after their health has changed dramatically across generations.
For Gen Z, health can mean managing burnout and protecting their mental wellbeing. Millennials are juggling work, family and energy levels, while Gen X and seniors are increasingly focused on the long-term effects of stress, staying active and maintaining their independence.
But are we actually getting healthier, or are we simply becoming more conscious of our health?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Evelyn Teo, Chief Marketing Officer of LAC to explore how attitudes towards health and wellness differ across generations, and what each generation could learn from the others.&nbsp;

The Agenda: Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, boomers... Who has the healthiest habits?

What happens when the people living next door become part of your family? After 23 years as neighbours, two women in Singapore had an emotional farewell when one family moved away. From lending each other household ingredients and helping with the kids, to being there for weddings and other major milestones, their relationship went far beyond a simple “hello” in the lift.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss whether we are losing that sense of neighbourly connection today, and whether we each have neighbours who we treat like family.

What happens when the people living next door become part of your family? After 23 years as neighbours, two women in Singapore had an emotional farewell when one family moved away. From lending each other household ingredients and helping with the kids, to being there for weddings and other major milestones, their relationship went far beyond a simple &ldquo;hello&rdquo; in the lift.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss whether we are losing that sense of neighbourly connection today, and whether we each have neighbours who we treat like family.

Weekly Wrap Up: Singapore's fertility rate hits record low, should we be worried?

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