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On December 18, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with John Rizzo, President of the renowned American company Nicklaus Companies.
During the discussion, the businessman congratulated the Chairman on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and praised the impressive architectural landscape of Ashgabat.
Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the development of mass sports and tourism is a strategic direction for sustainable growth. The meeting highlighted that modern infrastructure in these sectors is being developed according to international standards, with an emphasis on eco-friendliness and innovative solutions.
The parties also focused on the successful cooperation experience, particularly the Ashgabat Golf Club, which meets global standards. The National Leader expressed confidence that Nicklaus Companies’ extensive expertise in designing professional golf courses will continue to contribute to the comprehensive development of the Avaza National Tourist Zone, enhancing its status as a leading regional resort and sports hub.
At the conclusion of the meeting, John Rizzo reaffirmed the company’s strong interest in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation and supporting Turkmenistan’s initiatives to develop world-class sports infrastructure.
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Facing a record drop in fertility rates, Singapore is significantly expanding its family support framework. According to Bloomberg, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced increases in direct financial assistance alongside enhanced housing benefits for young families.
Under the updated policy, every Singaporean child up to the age of 17 will be eligible to receive up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (approximately $55,000 USD) in total support, which includes cash payouts, educational grants, and related benefits. The government is also expanding paid parental leave and capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for government-subsidized childcare at 150 Singapore dollars.
These interventions aim to reverse a severe demographic decline, marked by last year's fertility rate drop to 0.87 children per woman, while over 20% of the country's population is currently aged 65 or older.
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