Asia’s lowest birth rate is rising for the first time in years
South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rates, but an uptick in pandemic-postponed marriages has sparked optimism for ...
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Experts warn declining birth rates pose threat to Asean’s economic growth
A big concern lurking in the background of Asean’s economic prosperity, besides climate change, is declining birth and ...
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South Korea poised to post 1st increase in birth rate in nearly decade
South Korea is set to report its first increase in birth rates in nine years, with a 3% rise in the number of newborns in ...
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South Korea's birth rate set to rise for the first time in nine years
SEOUL: South Korea's birthrate is set to show a rise in 2024 for the first time in nine years, following a rebound in ...
The Independent12 天
China’s population fell in 2024 for third year in a row
The birth rate increased to 6.77 births per 1,000 people ... country and is traditionally linked to a slight baby boom across Asia. However, experts indicate that the overall trend is declining.
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Chinese city bucks birth rate decline as cash incentives bear fruit
Local governments and major companies alike have spent more to raise birth rates in response to calls from Beijing. Leading electric vehicle maker Xpeng, for instance, recently announced a cash ...
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China Faces Population Decline Amidst Demographic Challenges
China's population decreased for the third consecutive year, with figures showing a drop by 1.39 million. This trend, ...
The Independent15 天
Japanese fathers should be forced to take childcare leave, expert says
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