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Choosing to be child-free in an ‘apocalyptic’ South Asia

Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Warns 'Today's Ukraine Could Be Tomorrow's East Asia'

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech Friday that "today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia" while also dubbing the country's low birth rate a "quiet emergency".

International Business Times

Greece spends about €1 billion a year on pro-child policies as dwindling birth rates create new headaches for the country

Greece is among European Union's poorest and least fertile countries. But there are other barriers it faces in lifting birth rates up.

Fortune

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Starmer laughs when asked if he wants to persuade people to have more children

Keir Starmer has said he does not want to get involved with people’s personal life choices but some of his opponents question whether this is true

The Independent UK

Push for national fertility plan as birth rate dives

A national plan for fertility care could equalise Australians' access to IVF services, regardless of which state they live, an expert says.

AAP

Russia is speeding into a demographic crisis with a 25-year-low birth rate as the Ukraine war rages on

Russia has had similar troughs in its demographics during World War II and after the fall of the Soviet Union—but things are different this time.

Fortune

China Ends Foreign Adoptions Due To Declining Birth Rate

China halts foreign adoptions except for relatives' children in China. US Embassy seeks clarification on impact.

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Birth rate drops in Delhi post-COVID, finds government report: Here’s why it is concerning

As per the latest report released by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics Office of Chief Registrar (Births Deaths) titled "The Annual Report on Registration of Births and Deaths in N.C.T. of Delhi", the birth rate in Delhi has dropped.

The Times of India

CDC reports drop in US fertility rate - Roll Call

The report found that birth rates and fertility rates are decreasing and fewer pregnant women are receiving first-trimester prenatal care.

Roll Call

Hungary birth rate falls to record monthly low despite €30,000 offer to 3 child families

Hungary registered a meagre 6,000 births in June, even as it offers steep financial incentives to new parents.

Fortune

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme

In the face of shrinking populations, many of the world’s major economies are trying to engineer higher birth rates.

The Conversation

More secure jobs and higher unemployment benefits would help lift Australia’s birth rate

Across developed countries, including Australia, fewer babies are being born.

The Conversation

Why I’m convinced men have more to do with the UK’s falling birth rates than women do

The falling birth rate has nothing to do with women's personal choices here are the real culprits

GoodToKnow

Teen birth rates in the U.S. have declined sharply in the last 20 years, especially among Latinas

The overall birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds in the U.S. declined 71% between 2000 and 2022, according to a study by National Vital Statistics System

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Texas sues Biden administration to limit teenage access to birth control

Minors can receive contraception confidentially under Title X in the state with the highest repeat teen birth rate

Evening Standard

OPINION - Stop blaming young women for the falling birth rate — start blaming the economy

In the past few years, a frustrating trend has emerged in reporting on the UK’s falling birth rate. Every month or so, a study reveals new statistics pointing out that either fewer people are having children, or that the average age for first-time parents is increasing. Then a slew of…

The Independent UK

Woman reveals ‘insane’ hospital bill after giving birth

‘And they wonder why the birth rate is declining,’ one viewer writes

Evening Standard

NHS to review north-east London maternity services as it faces pressure from high birth rates

Women are also having more complicated pregnancies and births, leading to a growing demand for hospital services

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Japan's birth rate hits record low, Tokyo introduces govt dating app to boost marriage rates

Japan faces a daunting demographic challenge as its birth rate plunges to an unprecedented low, prompting governmental initiatives to reverse the trend, including the rollout of a state-backed dating app. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Japan's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low, Government Takes Action

Learn about Japan's declining birth rate, government initiatives, and women like Tomomi Bito opting for egg freezing for family planning.

Fortune

Tokyo’s government plays matchmaker with new dating app to reverse its plunging birth rate

The app will have strict prerequisites to help fight scams and misrepresentation.

Top News

Japan's Birth Rate Hits Record Low For Eighth Year

Japan faces a critical decline in birth rates, prompting urgent action to address demographic challenges and societal norms.

The Independent UK

Japan's birth rate falls to a record low as the number of marriages also drops

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023

Evening Standard

Maternity services under threat due to falling London birth rates

Falling birth rates and low staff morale and trust across the NHS in North London have raised concern among councillors.

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Turkey's President Criticizes Eurovision For Gender Neutrality

President Erdogan criticizes Eurovision for promoting nontraditional gender identities and expresses concern over Turkey's declining birth rates.

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