Vietnam Birth Rate Slumps to Record Low Despite Propaganda Push.

YOUNG adults; BIRTH rate; YOUNG workers; HEALTH ministers; OLDER people

Vietnam's birth rate has reached a record low, falling below the replacement level for the third consecutive year. The government is concerned about the long-term effects of declining births and an aging population, with efforts being made to encourage young people to have more children through various means, including dating shows and propaganda posters. A draft Population Law is being proposed to address the issue, with measures to support families with young children and potentially revise disciplinary policies related to family size. The aging population in Vietnam is a growing concern, with the draft law expected to be discussed in early 2025. [Extracted from the article]

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