Singapore is focusing on new economic incentives to counteract the collapse of the birth rate, offering families almost 70,000 Singapore dollars, approximately 47,000 euros, in direct support for each child up to 17 years old. The new package was announced by Prime Minister

A new package will provide every Singaporean child with the same level of support regardless of birth order, unlike the existing Baby Bonus Scheme.

The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers.