Most Singaporeans not upbeat on future of next generation: survey

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jean IauJanuary 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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A recent Edelman Trust Barometer survey reveals that less than a third of Singapore residents believe the next generation will have better lives than the current one, a decrease of 11 percentage points from last year. The 2026 survey, covering 28 countries and released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, measured public trust in businesses, government, media, and NGOs. Singapore's overall trust index score decreased slightly from 65 to 64, remaining above the global average of 57. The survey, which included over 1,200 respondents per nation, indicates growing pessimism in Singapore, mirroring a trend observed in other Asian countries. Experts attribute this decline to global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

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