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
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
Because of the dragon's auspicious associations, dragon years tend to bring upticks in fertility rates.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Focus on reproductive rights rather than population numbers, UN urges
The UNFPA said the focus should be on giving women more power to control when and how they have children.
Sat Apr 22 2023
How India's birth control battle falters in rural district
The Kishanganj district has the highest fertility rate of any district in India, soon to be the world's most populous nation.
Tue Apr 11 2023
South Korea's world lowest fertility rate drops again
The government has failed to reverse the falling birth rate despite spending billions of dollars each year on childcare subsidies.
Thu Feb 23 2023
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
A new crisis in the Muslim world: Is it too young?
The "youth bulge," seen when infant mortality drops while fertility rates remain high, can indeed boost economies by increasing the number of people available to work, experts agree.
Tue Sep 06 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
Malaysian women's fertility rate declining as career takes centre stage
Declining fertility rates can cause a stagnant population in years to come if no measures are taken, says Women Minister Rohani Abdul Karim.
Tue Jul 28 2015
China's one-child policy change starts first quarter of 2014
China is expected to relax its decades-long one-child policy in the first quarter of 2014, said the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
Tue Dec 24 2013
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