Singapore's baby drought deepens, with 2023 seeing the lowest number of births in at least 50 years. Meanwhile, deaths remain high, exacerbating the country's demographic challenges.By the numbers:33,541 babies born in 2023, down 5.8% from 2022 and 13.3% from 2021Total fertility rate hit a record low of 0.9726,888 deaths in 2023, virtually unchanged from 2022 but 10.7% higher than in 2021Why it matters: The falling birth rate and aging population strain resources and threaten economic dynamism. ...