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South Korea's policy push springs to life as world's lowest birthrate rises

South Korea's policy push springs to life as world's lowest birthrate rises

The shift in societal norms could prove pivotal in a country that over past decade has seen its birthrate plummet to lowest in the world.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Total fertility rate in Malaysia has declined since 2013 - Nancy

Total fertility rate in Malaysia has declined since 2013 - Nancy

Malaysia's declining fertility rate stems from economic challenges, lifestyle changes, delayed marriages and infertility issues.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate reached a record low in 2024, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman.
Mon Dec 30 2024
China calls on universities to provide 'love education'

China calls on universities to provide 'love education'

Beijing has been promoting various measures to try to make having children more attractive to young couples.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Malaysia's fertility landscape experiences significant changes - DOSM

Malaysia's fertility landscape experiences significant changes - DOSM

Malaysia's fertility landscape has undergone significant changes with a decline of 4.9 children in 1970 to 1.6 children in 2022.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike

Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike

The embryos in those tanks were the last hope for hundreds of Palestinian couples facing infertility.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

Most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls

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
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success

It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac - associated with good fortune, wisdom and success

Because of the dragon's auspicious associations, dragon years tend to bring upticks in fertility rates.
Fri Feb 09 2024
S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth

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
India has ignored infertility for too long

India has ignored infertility for too long

India has a history of coercive family planning which ignored infertility.
Sat Nov 04 2023
What does the future of fertility look like?

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
Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change

Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change

But it is only legal to use the eggs in a heterosexual marriage, which excludes unmarried women and same-sex married couples.
Sat Aug 05 2023
China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture

China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture

The projects focus on promoting marrying, having children at appropriate ages, encouraging parents to share child-rearing responsibilities, and curbing high "bride prices".
Mon May 15 2023
Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025