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
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
What does the future of fertility look like?
With falling birth rates and rising longevity, World Fertility Day is a good time to take stock of the future of baby making.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time
Life expectancy for women in Japan is around 87 years, for men around 81 years.
Fri Sep 15 2023
'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate
While many developed countries are struggling with low birth rates, the problem is particularly acute in Japan.
Mon Apr 03 2023
China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate
Although Beijing last year allowed couples to have three children, birth rates have slipped over the past five years.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to head overseas
Calls are growing for authorities to loosen the rules in a bid to help boost one of the world's lowest birth rates.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Singapore looks to boost births during pandemic with cash bonus
Singapore has one of the world's lowest birth rates, which the government has been struggling to raise for years.
Wed Oct 07 2020
China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population
Birth rates in the mostly Uighur regions of Hotan and Kashgar plunged by more than 60% from 2015 to 2018
Mon Jun 29 2020
Crises and baby boom: Yay, nay or a myth?
A baby boom is a -yay- as a surge in birth rates means more business for relevant service providers and facilities.
Tue Apr 14 2020