Beyond Headcount: Leveraging Enterprise Theory to Solve the 0.97 TFR Crisis
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- January 29, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon The recent speech by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow at the Institute of Policy Studies conference, he spoke candidly about Singapore’s demographic predicament: our fertility rate has fallen to what he described as an “abysmal” level. If left unchecked, the citizen core would shrink over time. Immigration was therefore framed not
READ MOREBy Boo Kok Chuon In the recent news involving Melvin Lim and Grayce Tan of Property Lim Brothers, much attention has understandably been drawn to the corporate fallout, the resignations, and the firm’s subsequent public statements. Yet, as with many controversies involving public personalities, what appears most consequential at first glance is not always where
READ MOREBy Boo Kok Chuon The National Gallery Singapore currently hosts an exhibition entitled “Laws of Our Land: Foundations of a New Nation” (“Exhibition”), showcasing three key laws that shaped modern Singapore. One of these laws is the Women’s Charter. The foundation of Singapore’s family law can be traced back to the inception of English law
READ MOREBackground Note I am publishing this article to share an experience that I believe is of public interest. During a prolonged sparring conversation with ChatGPT, I noticed the interaction drifting in a direction that felt subtly destabilising. I paused the exchange in time and asked the AI to reflect on what had happened and articulate
READ MOREStarting July 1, 2025, Singapore will implement significant updates to its Work Permit and S Pass policies. These changes are designed to offer employers greater flexibility in managing their foreign workforce and provide opportunities for long-term employment for foreign workers. At Iconomy Corporate, we are closely following these developments to help businesses navigate the updated
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has announced an extension of its waiver on late filing penalties for BizFile+ users encountering technical difficulties while using the revamped BizFile+ portal. This initiative underscores ACRA’s commitment to supporting businesses during the transition to the upgraded platform, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance for companies and service providers. Overview
By Omnia Law Chambers LLC and Iconomy Corporate Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Introduction: What’s Happening at CDL? One of Singapore’s largest property developers, City Developments Limited (CDL), is in the midst of a dramatic family and corporate power struggle. The company’s Executive Chairman, Kwek Leng Beng, is attempting to remove his own son, Sherman Kwek, from his
By Boo Kok Chuon In the recent news involving Melvin Lim and Grayce Tan of Property Lim Brothers, much attention has understandably been drawn to the corporate fallout, the resignations, and the firm’s subsequent public statements. Yet, as with many controversies involving public personalities, what appears most consequential at first glance is not always where