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World's second most populous nation to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate

World's second most populous nation to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate

China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of US$500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.
Japan sees record population drop in 2024 as financial security trumps marriage

Japan sees record population drop in 2024 as financial security trumps marriage

Beijing simplifies marriage process to encourage Chinese to wed

Beijing simplifies marriage process to encourage Chinese to wed

Primary school opening highlights S. Korea's birth decline with just 1 student

Primary school opening highlights S. Korea's birth decline with just 1 student

A primary school’s opening ceremony on Tuesday underscored South Korea’s ongoing population crisis, with only one first-grade student in attendance.
March 5, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
Chinese marriages slid by a fifth in 2024, further fanning birth rate concerns

Chinese marriages slid by a fifth in 2024, further fanning birth rate concerns

Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country's declining population.
February 10, 2025 | 04:56 pm PT
Thailand's births fall below 500,000 for first time in nearly 80 years

Thailand's births fall below 500,000 for first time in nearly 80 years

Thailand's population has declined by 100,000 in 2024 to 65.95 million, marking a historic demographic shift as annual births fell below 500,000 for the first time since 1949.
January 21, 2025 | 06:39 pm PT
China says population fell for 3rd year in a row

China says population fell for 3rd year in a row

China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.
January 17, 2025 | 12:51 am PT
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

China outlined steps on Monday to improve family planning and parenting measures in an effort to boost the number of births, a statement from the state council, or cabinet, showed, after two consecutive years of a shrinking population.
October 28, 2024 | 04:55 pm PT
 
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