Marry by 30, two children by 35: Vietnam’s plan for young people to boost its economy

Media professional To Chau, 34, has been thinking about having children with her husband since they bought a home in Saigon two years ago. But she still feels unprepared, “mentally or otherwise”.A government policy introduced last month, aimed at reversing declining fertility rates by encouraging young Vietnamese to marry by 30 and start having families by 35, has done little to change her mind.“I find the policy for now seems to be focused on helping and not punishing; it’s not like you will…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3083869/marry-30-two-children-35-vietnams-plan-young-people-boost-its