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Building a ‘we first’ society requires deep mindset shifts: David Neo​

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Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking during the panel session at the Singapore Perspectives 2026 on Jan 26.

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking at the IPS Singapore Perspectives conference on Jan 26.

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  • Acting Minister David Neo says building a "we first" society requires a shift in how Singaporeans relate to each other, prioritising community over individual interests.
  • NVPC CEO Tony Soh highlights that philanthropy isn't just monetary; giving time, talent, and inspiring others are crucial for an inclusive society.
  • Assoc Prof Vincent Chua notes inequality, driven by competition and a focus on material success, hinders social cohesion.
 

Singapore needs to do more with integration so it can do more immigration: Jeffrey Siow​

Calling Singapore's total fertility rate "abysmal", he said immigration is crucial to retain the dynamism of Singapore's society and economy.
Singapore needs to do more with integration so it can do more immigration: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow speaking on a panel at the Institute of Policy Studies’ Singapore Perspectives 2026 conference. (Photo: IPS)



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26 Jan 2026 07:06PM (Updated: 26 Jan 2026 07:07PM)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore needs to do more with integration so that the country can do more immigration, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on Monday (Jan 26).

Speaking at the Institute of Policy Studies’ Singapore Perspectives 2026 conference, he called Singapore's total fertility rate of 0.97 "abysmal" and noted that it was far below the replacement rate.
 
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