Islington, a north London borough, faces one of the country's lowest fertility rates, with mothers older on average. High costs for housing and childcare, coupled with career focus, are driving families out, posing an "existential challenge" for London, a trend seen globally.
Vietnam is implementing new incentives, including cash bonuses and housing priority, to encourage couples to have more children and combat a declining fertility rate, aiming to sustain its export boom.
Germany's population declined by 110,000 in 2025 due to low birth rates. Fuel prices dropped near pre-war levels amid potential US-Iran peace talks. Chancellor Merz presented Donald Trump with a German World Cup jersey at the G7 summit.
Germany's population decreased by approximately 110,000 people in 2025, marking the first calendar-year reduction since 2020. The decline is attributed to a lower birth rate and reduced net migration, with the aging population and a shrinking primary tax-paying demographic highlighted.
Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
Spain's demographic outlook is grim, with a record-low birth rate, high life expectancy, and delayed emancipation. Projections for 2062 show a large centenarian population, straining pension systems and economic productivity.
TFC Taipei Fertility Center founder Tseng Chi-jui argues high housing prices are the main reason for Taiwan's low birth rate. He proposes a "housing for all" policy, inspired by "land to the tiller," to ensure young people can afford homes, save, start families, and raise children.
CDC data shows fertility has fallen below even Depression-era levels, raising fresh questions about family stability and long-term decline Read Full Article at RT.com
Kochi prefecture will subsidize dating app fees for residents aged 20-39, offering up to 20,000 yen for FY 2026 to use certified apps like Tapple. The program aims to support young people in finding partners amid low birth rates, with users to be surveyed at year-end to track effectiveness.
