birth rate
Japan’s births fall for 10th year, adding to demographic strain
It is down by 2.1% to about 706,000 from a year earlier, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reports
South Korea’s baby bump extends into second year, offering hope
Birth rates are falling across much of East Asia and in advanced economies throughout Europe and North America
China’s low birthrate isn’t doomsday for formula milk suppliers
Falling birthrates, a phenomenon across richer countries, are obviously a drag on firms that make products for children
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
[HONG KONG] China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from Jan 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
Is marriage just another high-risk investment?
The reason given for singledom is an eminently practical one: ‘together costs’ are spiralling
How can corporate Singapore help large families thrive?
The Republic’s fertility rate has been on a steady decline. Observers and parents say support from the government and employers could be key to reversing that trend. But will it be enough?
As birthrates fall, Turkey's government steps in
Turkey’s birthrate has fallen from 2.38 children per woman in 2001 to 1.48 in 2025
Vietnam ends two-child policy to stem falling birth rates
Couples will now have the right to decide when to have children, how many to have, and the spacing between births, the official Vietnam News Agency reports
Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wed
[BEIJING] China on Saturday (Mar 22) announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.
US births fell in 2023 to lowest level in more than four decades
Births have been declining globally as political instability and uncertainty discourage people from having children
