Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy

Asia-Pacific Business Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:45:08 GMT High confidence — 75/100

HANOI: One year after lifting its long-standing two-child limit, Vietnam is offering incentives for people to have more babies as the country risks getting old before it gets rich.
A new population law and regulations coming into effect on Wednesday (Jul 1) extend maternity leave from six to seven months for mothers having a second child as well as offering financial help.
If Hanoi residents Nguyen Kim Bich and her husband have a second child, she will get an extra month of maternity leave, free prenatal screenings and a small cash bonus.

HANOI: One year after lifting its long-standing two-child limit, Vietnam is offering incentives for people to have more babies as the country risks getting old before it gets rich.
A new population law and regulations coming into effect on Wednesday (Jul 1) extend maternity leave from six to seven months for mothers having a second child as well as offering financial help.
If Hanoi residents Nguyen Kim Bich and her husband have a second child, she will get an extra month of maternity leave, free prenatal screenings and a small cash bonus.

Sources: CNA