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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.

The legal age for marriage in China is 22 for men and 20 for women, amongst the highest in the world.

Malaysia's declining fertility rate stems from economic challenges, lifestyle changes, delayed marriages and infertility issues.

Thailand is the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal.

The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.

Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays.

The Beijing-based institution aims to "cultivate professionals to develop marriage related industries and culture".

Malaysia's fertility landscape has undergone significant changes with a decline of 4.9 children in 1970 to 1.6 children in 2022.

The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.

The marriage registrar received funds from a company owner to register marriages without going through the prescribed procedures.

The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making.

Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.

The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.

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