China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
China to hold nationwide survey on population changes
Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Reframing how we talk about having kids or not
The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation
South Korea plans to launch a new govt ministry dedicated to demographic challenges after years of incentives failed to ease baby crisis.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth
It is the first time for a South Korean company to give such a high fertility incentive in cash to its workers.
Mon Feb 05 2024
China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns
The National Bureau of Statistics said the total number of people in China dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, to 1.409 billion in 2023.
Wed Jan 17 2024
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates
100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul, dressed in their best at a mass blind-dating event, hoping to find love.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023