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Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Limit As Birth Rate Declines
Vietnam's communist government has scrapped its long-standing policy of limiting families to two children, state media said Wednesday, as the country battles to reverse a declining birth rate.
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China Offers Childcare Subsidies, Free Milk To Boost Birth Rates
China's Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, announced a slew of childcare subsidies this month and promised to "care" for new mothers by giving them a daily cup of free milk, as local provinces strive to boost the country's flagging population.
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This S Korean Company Pays Workers $75,000 Each Time They Have A Child
A construction company in Seoul has come up with a unique way to help tackle the country's alarmingly low birth rate.
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Japan PM To Unveil New Child Care Plan Amid Election Rumours
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to unveil on Tuesday a package of measures aimed at reversing the dwindling birthrate, by increasing payouts to families with children.
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Japan's Fumio Kishida Pledges Aid In "Last Chance" To Boost Birthrate
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday pledged to boost child allowances and paid parental leave as he warned the country faced its "last chance" to tackle a declining population.
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Japan Government To Pay People Extra Rs 48,000 To Improve Birth Rate
According to government data released in 2021, Japan had the fewest births in more than a century.
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China Says Covid Led To Further Decline In Births, Marriages: Report
China's National Health Commission said Covid-19has contributed to the decline in the country's marriage and birth rates that has accelerated in recent years due to the high costs of education and child-rearing.
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How China Is Trying To Boost Birth Rate With New Policies
Amid the declining birth rates in the country, Chinese authorities have issued a guideline introducing a raft of policies for prenatal and postnatal support to promote balanced long-term population development.
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Amid Low Birth Rate In China, New Perks For Families To Have More Babies
China on Tuesday announced a slew of perks aimed at encouraging families to have more babies, as birth rates hit a record low and officials warned that the population will start to shrink by 2025.
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China Approves 3-Child Policy With Sops To Encourage Couples To Have More Children
China's national legislature on Friday formally endorsed the three-child policy mooted by the ruling Communist Party, in a major policy shift aimed to prevent a steep decline in birth rates in the world's most populous country.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 1949
China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to concerns that an ageing society and shrinking workforce will pile pressure on a slowing economy.x
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What Is The Concept Of Golden Hour After Birth? Know Benefits Of Breastfeeding In The Golden Hour
The first hour after the birth of the child also makes a lot difference for baby's health. There has been a great debate on the importance of breastfeeding in this crucial time which is better known as the golden hour. Is it necessary to feed the baby during the first hour? Here is the answer.
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"It's OK To Cry": Japan Governors Back Bawling Babies
A group of 13 Japanese governors have joined forces to let babies cry if they want to -- or at least create a society that is more tolerant of tearful tots. The "We Love Babies Project" comes against the backdrop of Japan's slumping birth rate and shrinking population.
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In Punjab, New Born Dies After Anaemic Mother Delivers On Road
A 36-year-old woman, suffering from anaemia, on Tuesday gave birth to a child on a road in Fatehgarh Sahib, but the infant died soon after the birth.
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South Korea Child Law Sees More Babies Abandoned
The young woman laboured up the steps, past brightly decorated walls akin to a child's nursery, her daughter in her arms. Opening a hatch in the wall, she put her inside, turned around and walked away.
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Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Limit As Birth Rate Declines
Vietnam's communist government has scrapped its long-standing policy of limiting families to two children, state media said Wednesday, as the country battles to reverse a declining birth rate.
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China Offers Childcare Subsidies, Free Milk To Boost Birth Rates
China's Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, announced a slew of childcare subsidies this month and promised to "care" for new mothers by giving them a daily cup of free milk, as local provinces strive to boost the country's flagging population.
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This S Korean Company Pays Workers $75,000 Each Time They Have A Child
A construction company in Seoul has come up with a unique way to help tackle the country's alarmingly low birth rate.
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Japan PM To Unveil New Child Care Plan Amid Election Rumours
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to unveil on Tuesday a package of measures aimed at reversing the dwindling birthrate, by increasing payouts to families with children.
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Japan's Fumio Kishida Pledges Aid In "Last Chance" To Boost Birthrate
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday pledged to boost child allowances and paid parental leave as he warned the country faced its "last chance" to tackle a declining population.
-
Japan Government To Pay People Extra Rs 48,000 To Improve Birth Rate
According to government data released in 2021, Japan had the fewest births in more than a century.
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China Says Covid Led To Further Decline In Births, Marriages: Report
China's National Health Commission said Covid-19has contributed to the decline in the country's marriage and birth rates that has accelerated in recent years due to the high costs of education and child-rearing.
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How China Is Trying To Boost Birth Rate With New Policies
Amid the declining birth rates in the country, Chinese authorities have issued a guideline introducing a raft of policies for prenatal and postnatal support to promote balanced long-term population development.
-
Amid Low Birth Rate In China, New Perks For Families To Have More Babies
China on Tuesday announced a slew of perks aimed at encouraging families to have more babies, as birth rates hit a record low and officials warned that the population will start to shrink by 2025.
-
China Approves 3-Child Policy With Sops To Encourage Couples To Have More Children
China's national legislature on Friday formally endorsed the three-child policy mooted by the ruling Communist Party, in a major policy shift aimed to prevent a steep decline in birth rates in the world's most populous country.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 1949
China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to concerns that an ageing society and shrinking workforce will pile pressure on a slowing economy.x
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What Is The Concept Of Golden Hour After Birth? Know Benefits Of Breastfeeding In The Golden Hour
The first hour after the birth of the child also makes a lot difference for baby's health. There has been a great debate on the importance of breastfeeding in this crucial time which is better known as the golden hour. Is it necessary to feed the baby during the first hour? Here is the answer.
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"It's OK To Cry": Japan Governors Back Bawling Babies
A group of 13 Japanese governors have joined forces to let babies cry if they want to -- or at least create a society that is more tolerant of tearful tots. The "We Love Babies Project" comes against the backdrop of Japan's slumping birth rate and shrinking population.
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In Punjab, New Born Dies After Anaemic Mother Delivers On Road
A 36-year-old woman, suffering from anaemia, on Tuesday gave birth to a child on a road in Fatehgarh Sahib, but the infant died soon after the birth.
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South Korea Child Law Sees More Babies Abandoned
The young woman laboured up the steps, past brightly decorated walls akin to a child's nursery, her daughter in her arms. Opening a hatch in the wall, she put her inside, turned around and walked away.
