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Singapore launches matchmaking service for young public-sector workers
Original: World news: Singapore has launched a pilot matchmaking service called FirstDate for public-sector workers aged 21 to 35
Singapore has launched a pilot matchmaking service called FirstDate, aimed at public-sector workers aged 21 to 35, in an effort to address the country's record-low fertility rate. The government-run dating initiative is drawing attention and debate, with many questioning the state's role in citizens' personal lives while others see it as a practical response to Singapore's demographic decline.
Why now: The unusual step of a government running a dating service to boost fertility is striking and sparks debate about demographics and state involvement in private life.
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- World news: Singapore has launched a pilot matchmaking service called FirstDate for public-sector workers aged 21 to 35 to combat a record-low fertility rate · NigeriaStories · 20
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