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Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam has abolished its two-child policy due to declining birth rates, which fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, aiming to address the challenges of an aging population and shrinking workforce; this follows similar trends in other Asian countries.
Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam has abolished its two-child policy due to declining birth rates, which fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, aiming to address the challenges of an aging population and shrinking workforce; this follows similar trends in other Asian countries.
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44% Bias Score
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Raising Economic and Security Concerns
In 2024, Japan's annual births hit a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, falling below 700,000 for the first time since 1899, 15 years sooner than government projections; the fertility rate plunged to 1.15.
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Raising Economic and Security Concerns
In 2024, Japan's annual births hit a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, falling below 700,000 for the first time since 1899, 15 years sooner than government projections; the fertility rate plunged to 1.15.
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44% Bias Score
Japan's Population Decline: A Global Warning Sign
Japan's population declined by almost one million people in 2024 due to low birth rates and marriage rates, prompting government initiatives and raising concerns about global demographic trends; the US birth rate also remains below replacement level.
Japan's Population Decline: A Global Warning Sign
Japan's population declined by almost one million people in 2024 due to low birth rates and marriage rates, prompting government initiatives and raising concerns about global demographic trends; the US birth rate also remains below replacement level.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises, But Challenges Remain
South Korea reported a 3.6% rise in births in 2024 to 238,300, reversing a near-decade-long decline, despite the total fertility rate remaining below 1.0; this increase is linked to a 14.9% rise in marriages and government policies, but analysts predict a likely return to decline.
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South Korea's Birthrate Rises After Eight-Year Decline, But Challenges Remain
South Korea's birthrate rose to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline to a record low, potentially due to a 14.9 percent increase in marriages; however, this remains far below the 2.1 rate needed to sustain the population, and the country faces a looming demographic crisis.
South Korea's Birthrate Rises After Eight-Year Decline, But Challenges Remain
South Korea's birthrate rose to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline to a record low, potentially due to a 14.9 percent increase in marriages; however, this remains far below the 2.1 rate needed to sustain the population, and the country faces a looming demographic crisis.
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South Korea's Fertility Rate Rises for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.75 in 2024, the first increase in nine years, driven by a 14.9% jump in marriages, despite the country's population still shrinking by 120,000 in 2024.
South Korea's Fertility Rate Rises for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.75 in 2024, the first increase in nine years, driven by a 14.9% jump in marriages, despite the country's population still shrinking by 120,000 in 2024.
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Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam abolished its two-child policy on Tuesday, aiming to reverse declining birth rates (1.91 children per woman in 2024) and mitigate the pressures of an aging population, with concerns over a shrinking workforce and increasing elderly care costs.
Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam abolished its two-child policy on Tuesday, aiming to reverse declining birth rates (1.91 children per woman in 2024) and mitigate the pressures of an aging population, with concerns over a shrinking workforce and increasing elderly care costs.
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40% Bias Score
EU Birth Rate Plunges to Record Low, Partially Offset by Increase in Births to Migrant Mothers
The European Union recorded a 5.4% decrease in births in 2023, reaching a record low of 3.67 million newborns. This decline was partially offset by an increase in births to migrant mothers, particularly in Poland, which experienced a 645% surge, primarily due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees.
EU Birth Rate Plunges to Record Low, Partially Offset by Increase in Births to Migrant Mothers
The European Union recorded a 5.4% decrease in births in 2023, reaching a record low of 3.67 million newborns. This decline was partially offset by an increase in births to migrant mothers, particularly in Poland, which experienced a 645% surge, primarily due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees.
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China's Multifaceted Approach to Demographic Challenges
China's population development strategy, announced in July 2024, aims to improve public services and address demographic shifts by providing "full life-cycle population services", focusing on education, healthcare, and employment to increase fertility rates and manage an aging population.
China's Multifaceted Approach to Demographic Challenges
China's population development strategy, announced in July 2024, aims to improve public services and address demographic shifts by providing "full life-cycle population services", focusing on education, healthcare, and employment to increase fertility rates and manage an aging population.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Birth Rate Rebounds, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Bleak
South Korea's 2024 birth rate increased by 3.6% to 238,300, reversing a decade-long decline, but analysts warn this is likely temporary due to factors like pandemic-delayed marriages and remains unsustainable given a total fertility rate below 1.0.
South Korea Birth Rate Rebounds, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Bleak
South Korea's 2024 birth rate increased by 3.6% to 238,300, reversing a decade-long decline, but analysts warn this is likely temporary due to factors like pandemic-delayed marriages and remains unsustainable given a total fertility rate below 1.0.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
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48% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Implements Measures to Combat Declining Birth Rate
Rostov Oblast lawmakers addressed declining birth rates by expanding social support for families, including increased maternity capital and a 300,000 ruble payment for third or subsequent children to families where parents are under 36, aiming to counter delayed childbearing due to career focus amon...
Rostov Oblast Implements Measures to Combat Declining Birth Rate
Rostov Oblast lawmakers addressed declining birth rates by expanding social support for families, including increased maternity capital and a 300,000 ruble payment for third or subsequent children to families where parents are under 36, aiming to counter delayed childbearing due to career focus amon...
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60% Bias Score
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