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Tokyo is turning to a 4-day workweek to boost fertility
Tokyo is adopting a 4-day workweek in a bid to help boost the nation's record-low fertility rates.
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Japan
Japan's new births fall 9 straight years to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low 720,988 in 2024, the health ministry said on Thursday, the latest data underscoring the rapid shrinkage and ageing of the country's population.
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South Korea's Birthrate Rises for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea’s birthrate has seen its first increase in nearly a decade, a positive sign amid the country’s demographic crisis. The rise, attributed to a boost in marriages and new government policies, brings hope for reversing South Korea’s declining birth rate.
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CHINA
China's Declining Birth Rate: Local Governments Take Charge with Childbirth Incentives
In response to China’s record low birth rate of 6.39 births per 1,000 people in 2024, local governments are rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at reversing the demographic decline that has raised alarms about the country’s economic and social stability. These measures, detailed in recent gove
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