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The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.

Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.

Japan said will take "unprecedented steps" to cope with low birthrate, expanding childcare and promoting wage hikes for younger workers.

There are a number of factors that could contribute to a decline in the birth rate.

UN experts now see China's population shrinking by 109 million by 2050, more than triple the decline of their previous forecast in 2019.

Many Japanese commentators said the situation was not surprising and slammed their government for not doing enough to fight it.

In an effort to encourage couples to have children, Shaanxi is looking to sharply increase the duration of paid maternity leave.

Millions are approaching retirement age with neither enough younger generations, or immigrants, to fill their shoes.

After devoting all of their time and energy into their only child, many parents said they are simply exhausted for a second child.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered his new minister for demographic issues to come up with "bold proposals" for raising Japan's birthrate.

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By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.

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Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.

Malaysia will continue its approach in engaging both the U.S. and China. PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. remains the largest source of foreign direct investment for the country.

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.