Austria's ability to weather Gazprom's recent gas supply halt to OMV highlights the significant progress made since 2022, when Europe faced severe economic risks due to heavy reliance on Russian gas. A study led by the Complexity Science Hub shows how coordinated responses, including gas storage and alternative supply routes, can mitigate potential damage, and offers key lessons for future crises.

A pioneering study using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) interviewing platform, conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and marketing research firm Research Network, has revealed new insights into the attitudes of Singaporean youths towards parenthood. The report, titled “Young Singaporeans' Attitudes Toward Parenthood: Key Findings and Policy Implications”, sheds more light on young Singaporean’s hopes, fears, and unique perspectives that shape their family planning decisions. A total of 230 participants were involved in the study and the survey questions were designed by Professor Gemma Calvert, a neuromarketing pioneer from NTU’s Nanyang Business School. Using an AI interviewing platform developed by US-based tech startup Listen Labs (listenlabs.ai), participants can share their candid opinions without social pressure or fear of judgment from a human interviewer, resulting in an unprecedented depth of authentic insights. Key findings from the study indicate that financial concerns are the top barrier to having children, with 70 per cent of respondents citing the high cost of living and the financial demands of raising a family in Singapore.