Decades of glorifying overwork are hard to undo. But as the nation turns 60, sustainable performance depends on leaders modelling balance, not burnout.

There is a growing challenge taking shape in Singapore, one involving attention spans, screen time, and invisible dopamine loops. Earlier this year, the Singapore government introduced updated screen time guidelines for children, acknowledging growing concerns that excessive use of digital devices may be contributing to health and behavioural problems in younger users. That announcement came on the heels of a survey revealing that one in two Singaporeans shows signs of problematic smartphone use.

Explore how populism is reshaping development economics at ABCDE 2025. Global experts tackle policy shifts, trade, inequality, and tech in a critical era.

Explore Singapore's TB vaccine for children, rare side effects, and the call for a vaccine damage payment scheme beyond COVID-19 protection.