Singapore Government Launches Pilot Dating App for Public Officers to Combat Low Birth Rate

Times of India · world

Singapore's government is piloting a new dating initiative called FirstDate for public officers aged 21 to 35. The program aims to provide a more thoughtful connection than typical dating apps, addressing concerns about late marriages and singlehood. Users must sign in via a digital identity system and complete a questionnaire. This effort is part of broader government strategies to reverse Singapore's record-low birth rate, which officials consider an existential challenge. Similar initiatives have been observed in other countries facing declining birth rates.