Singapore ranks high on educational mobility

Read the article below how the government helps to ensure that the lower SES group is not disadvantaged in education.

How does this ensure equity?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-ranks-high-on-educational-mobility-oecd-report-10855648

Gambling participation rate up in Singapore

What is the role of the government mentioned in the article?
Why are the measures necessary?

The proportion of people in Singapore who gambled last year has gone up from three years ago, primarily due to an increase in gambling among the Chinese population and in those buying 4D, Toto and engaging in social gambling.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was first formed in 2005, after the Government's hotly-debated move to legalise and build casinos in Marina Bay and Sentosa.

Some actions that NCPG has taken:
- Expanded the number of physical help centres in Singapore from 2 to 6 over the last two years
- New phone and Internet-based counselling service was introduced last July 2017
- Public education efforts

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/gambling-participation-rate-up-in-singapore-survey-10076286

Singapore population growth slows down

Lowest Birth Rate in 2017 since 2014.
How would this affect economic growth?
Why is there a concern for low birth rate?
What has been done to increase the birth rate?