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Vehicles produced by Toyota account for an estimated 60–70% of the total automobile market in Turkmenistan. This share exceeds the brand’s presence in Japan, where it represents less than half of all vehicles.
The figures were presented during a reception hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. The event was organized to mark the birthday of Emperor Naruhito and was led by Ambassador Sasaki Hiroshi.
According to information shared by the embassy, automobiles made up roughly 50% of Japan’s total exports to Turkmenistan in 2024. Officials noted that Toyota vehicles are proportionally even more widespread in Turkmenistan than in Japan itself.
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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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