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France's law to ensure people 'age well' falls short of expectations

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

Radio France Internationale

S. Korea's Toxic 'Have a Career or Have a Family' Mentality to Blame for Lowest Birth Rate in the World, Study

In a bid to save its workforce from a severe staffing crisis, South Korea has spent more than £200 billion on encouraging couples to have children.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Birth Rate Declines By 5.1%, PM Kishida Says It's Their 'Biggest Crisis'

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

International Business Times UK

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Immersive 'Wonka' experience cancelled after children left in tears

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to…

France 24

South Korea Birth Rate Falls To All-time Low

South Korea's birth rate fell to a record low last year, the government said on Wednesday, despite having poured billions of dollars into efforts to encourage women to have more children and maintain population stability.

International Business Times

Spain's Birth Rate Reaches Record Low In 2021

Learn about Spain's declining birth rate and its potential impact on population growth and economy.

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OPINION - Falling birth rates and shrinking populations could be worse than climate change — we must prepare for demographic winter

Like an unwanted swallow out of season, the signs are that much of the world is entering a demographic winter with Britain, North America and Europe in the lead.

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Govt to push artificial insemination to boost birth rate

CHIANG MAI: The Ministry of Public Health will soon announce measures to promote artificial insemination among people wanting to be parents.

Bangkok Post

Declining Birth Rates: Why More Americans are Having Fewer Children

Discover why the average American family is choosing to have fewer children. Economic factors, career choices, and environmental concerns all play a role.

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London schools at risk of closure as families flee the capital, report warns

Drop in birth rate, Brexit, the pandemic and cost-of-living all to blame for the drop in demand for school places

Evening Standard

China's population decline poses significant challenges for the economy

China's record low birth rate and shrinking population pose significant challenges for its economy. The government is taking steps to encourage childbirth,...

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Why Taiwan's falling birth rate has become a national security issue

Christmas is coming to Taipei and the city is at least partially decked out for the season. In Muzha, on the city’s outskirts, the Catholic church has set up a nativity scene. There is as yet no baby in the manger and the scene looks rather forlorn. That’s somehow appropriate…

The Conversation

Elon Musk Expresses Concern on Global Birth Rate!

Join the candid conversation about Elon Musk's view on global birth rates, pros and cons of raising children, and a slice of taxi driver wisdom.

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Primary schools in England close, merge and shrink as pupil numbers fall

London boroughs among hardest hit due to falling birth rate and family struggles with Covid and rising costs

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Evening Standard

Falling local birth rate could force north London maternity services to close

Maternity services at the Royal Free and the Whittington could be shut under NHS plans

WEKU

North Korea confronts a modern-day challenge: a declining population

In a rare admission, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country's birth rate is too low. Experts see no working solution for a looming population crisis.

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong Un Breaks Down On Camera As He Asks North Korean Women To Have More Children

This comes as North Korea tries to come up with solutions to its declining birth rate.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong-un cries as he begs North Korean women to help halt a decline in country’s birth rate

The average number of children being born to a woman in North Korea, stood at 1.8

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Hong Kong hopes a one-off $2500 check for new parents will help lift one of the developed world's lowest birth rates

Hong Kong's chief executive announced the 'baby bonus' on Wednesday—but much larger checks elsewhere in Asia haven't lifted birth rates.

Fortune

China’s birth rate crisis is so intense that Nestlé is closing a baby formula plant as demand dwindles

Nestlé operations in Askeaton, Ireland, will be moved to China and Switzerland, as falling births in China dent baby formula demand.

USAFacts

How have US fertility and birth rates changed over time?

Women in the US are having fewer children and starting families later in life.

The Conversation

How gender inequality is hindering Japan's economic growth

Japan’s economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defence costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an ageing population further threaten the sustainability of its labour market. A 2023 study by independent thinktank the Recruit Works Institute points to a labour supply shortage of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida calls for paternity leave to boost birth rate

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his resolve to promote paternity leave during a speech on Sunday at Waseda University, his alma mater.

Reuters

Japan demographic woes deepen as birth rate hits record low

Japan's birth rate declined for the seventh consecutive year in 2022 to a record low, the health ministry said on Friday, underscoring the sense of crisis gripping the country as the population shrinks and ages rapidly.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t blame climate anxiety for declining birth rate

Letter: Michael Daniell says young people are simply choosing not to have children

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