Can a “pandemic baby bonus” boost Singapore’s birth rate?

Oct 6, 2020

Can a “pandemic baby bonus” boost Singapore’s birth rate?

A woman holds a baby wearing a headband with the Singapore national flag as they wait for the start of the 54th National Day Parade in Singapore on August 9, 2019. Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images

Authorities are concerned people in Singapore are putting off parenthood due to financial stress. Layoffs in the U.K. are up significantly due to COVID-19. Video conferencing is driving fashion trends.

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