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Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis

First reported 2 Oct, 14:29 UTCUpdated 7h ago2 sources

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Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.

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Country Launches Government-Run Dating App

Alicia Windzio/picture alliance via Getty Images Singapore’s struggling singles are getting some government help. The city-state rolled out a new dating app, called FirstDate, to match lonely public servants with one potential love interest at a time. After receiving their algorithmically selected match, users can try…

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Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis

Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.

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    Country Launches Government-Run Dating App (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)

    Alicia Windzio/picture alliance via Getty Images Singapore’s struggling singles are getting some government help. The city-state rolled out a new dating app, called FirstDate, to match lonely public servants with one potential love interest at a time. After receiving their algorithmically selected match, users can try…

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    Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis (opens CNBC in a new tab)

    Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.

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