Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Japan's new births fall to record low in 2023 as demographic woes deepen
Japan said will take "unprecedented steps" to cope with low birthrate, expanding childcare and promoting wage hikes for younger workers.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Will the number of humans on Earth drop drastically by 2100?
There are a number of factors that could contribute to a decline in the birth rate.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Analysis: More Chinese women delay or give up on having babies after zero-COVID ordeal
UN experts now see China's population shrinking by 109 million by 2050, more than triple the decline of their previous forecast in 2019.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him
Many Japanese commentators said the situation was not surprising and slammed their government for not doing enough to fight it.
Mon May 09 2022
Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave
In an effort to encourage couples to have children, Shaanxi is looking to sharply increase the duration of paid maternity leave.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Taiwan hurtles towards 'super-aged' status as birthrate plummets
Millions are approaching retirement age with neither enough younger generations, or immigrants, to fill their shoes.
Sat May 29 2021
China drops one-child policy, but exhausted 'tiger moms' say one is plenty
After devoting all of their time and energy into their only child, many parents said they are simply exhausted for a second child.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Options for halting Japan's looming demographic crisis
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.
Mon Oct 26 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024