Vietnam's baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clock
- On July 1, Vietnam's first Population Law took effect, introducing a range of measures aimed at encouraging couples to have more children.
- Women in select groups will receive a minimum childbirth subsidy of about €66 ($75).
- Female employees who give birth to a second child are now entitled to seven months of maternity leave, up from six, while paternity leave for fathers whose wives have a second child has doubled to 10 working days.
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- On July 1, Vietnam's first Population Law took effect, introducing a range of measures aimed at encouraging couples to have more children.
- Women in select groups will receive a minimum childbirth subsidy of about €66 ($75).
- Female employees who give birth to a second child are now entitled to seven months of maternity leave, up from six, while paternity leave for fathers whose wives have a second child has doubled to 10 working days.
Sources: DW