Alongside countries such as Taiwan (0.87) and South Korea (0.72), the downward trajectory of Singapore’s falling birth rates is now at a critical level - hitting a record-low of 0.97. 

This means that the average number of children each woman would have during her lifetime is less than what is needed to replace the dead and the dying.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies’ Governance and Economy Department analyses what this all means for Singapore's already greying society.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Photo credits: ST

Alongside countries such as Taiwan (0.87) and South Korea (0.72), the downward trajectory of Singapore’s falling birth rates is now at a critical level - hitting a record-low of 0.97. 
This means that the average number of children each woman would have during her lifetime is less than what is needed to replace the dead and the dying.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies’ Governance and Economy Department analyses what this all means for Singapore's already greying society.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Photo credits: ST

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Morning Shot: How will low fertility rates alter the complexion of Singapore’s society?

Omar Slim, Co-Head of Asia Fixed Income, PineBridge Investments discusses the implications of potential tariff wars for Asian markets and currencies, and whether the threat of trade disputes between the US and China could weigh on regional growth.


Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Omar Slim, Co-Head of Asia Fixed Income, PineBridge Investments discusses the implications of potential tariff wars for Asian markets and currencies, and whether the threat of trade disputes between the US and China could weigh on regional growth. 
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: How much will China tariffs weigh on regional growth

Our phones unlock at the sight of our faces; Google knows what we’re looking for; and our email finishes our sentences with uncanny accuracy. Generative AI and Large Language Models have taken the world by storm, with technology showing tremendous potential to automate various day-to-day tasks.

In line with that, Singapore is positioning AI as a key growth engine with an additional S$1 billion investment in support of its National AI Strategy 2.0. However, the need for a robust pool of AI talent is often a roadblock for organisations looking to hop on the AI bandwagon.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Laurence Liew, Director for AI Innovation at AI Singapore shares more about the recently launched AI Apprenticeship Programme Foundation which has been specially designed to equip aspiring AI engineers with the essential AI and software engineering knowledge and skills required for this rapidly evolving field.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Our phones unlock at the sight of our faces; Google knows what we’re looking for; and our email finishes our sentences with uncanny accuracy. Generative AI and Large Language Models have taken the world by storm, with technology showing tremendous potential to automate various day-to-day tasks.
In line with that, Singapore is positioning AI as a key growth engine with an additional S$1 billion investment in support of its National AI Strategy 2.0. However, the need for a robust pool of AI talent is often a roadblock for organisations looking to hop on the AI bandwagon.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Laurence Liew, Director for AI Innovation at AI Singapore shares more about the recently launched AI Apprenticeship Programme Foundation which has been specially designed to equip aspiring AI engineers with the essential AI and software engineering knowledge and skills required for this rapidly evolving field.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Morning Shot: Nurturing seeds of growth for Singapore's AI ecosystem

Singapore education group MindChamps made history recently as the first to secure patent protection for its methodology across three major territories: the US, the UK, and Australia.

Its approach revolves around a core belief: that the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies in the intersection of five literacies - Numerical, Language, Social, Emotional, and Musical.

Hence, unlike traditional education, where each subject is neatly compartmentalised into its own silo, this methodology draws on the shared concepts between them, with the aim of drawing a synergy which helps to amplify learning across the board.

On this episode of Breakfast Special, David Chiem, Founder CEO & Executive Chairman, MindChamps shares more about their research-based methodology.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: MindChamps

Singapore education group MindChamps made history recently as the first to secure patent protection for its methodology across three major territories: the US, the UK, and Australia.
Its approach revolves around a core belief: that the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies in the intersection of five literacies - Numerical, Language, Social, Emotional, and Musical.
Hence, unlike traditional education, where each subject is neatly compartmentalised into its own silo, this methodology draws on the shared concepts between them, with the aim of drawing a synergy which helps to amplify learning across the board.
On this episode of Breakfast Special, David Chiem, Founder CEO &amp; Executive Chairman, MindChamps shares more about their research-based methodology.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: MindChamps

Morning Shot: How will low fertility rates alter the complexion of Singapore’s society?

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