Vietnamnet.vn
Podcast
population policy
Update news population policy
Vietnam’s population aging at rapid pace: Minister of Health
Health Minister Dao Hong Lan has said that Vietnam ranks among the fastest-aging populations in Asia and that the transition from an aging population to an aged one will take just 17-20 years, shorter than many other countries.
Vietnam lifts disciplinary action for Party members with three or more children
Starting March 20, Party members will no longer face disciplinary measures for having a third child, marking a major policy shift.
Vietnam proposes extending maternity leave from six to seven months
The VN Population Authority has proposed allowing female workers to extend their maternity leave from six months to seven months, when giving birth to a second child.
Vietnam’s population may decline after three decades due to low birth rates
If fertility rates remain low, Vietnam will face a shrinking workforce and aging population. The government is considering policy changes to reverse the trend.
Rapidly aging population demands stronger safety net
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s population is getting older, but not richer, Nguyen Van Tan, deputy director general of the General Office for Population and Family Planning talks to Nhan Dan Cuoi Tuan...
Population policy to shift
VietNamNet Bridge – It is time for Viet Nam to shift its population policy's focus from birth control to a more holistic integration of population variables in development planning,
Reservoir repairs to cost $110m
Authorities in central Ha Tinh Province need VND2.3 trillion (US$110 million) to prevent 117 leaking and otherwise rundown reservoirs from flooding in the rainy season.
