Vietnam's birth rate declines amidst disparity

Vietnam's birth rate declines amidst disparity

Individuals with lower education levels tend to have more children, while wealthier families also tend to have fewer children than poorer ones.
$1.9 million population data project launched

$1.9 million population data project launched

On May 5, the General Statistics Office and the United Nations Population Fund launched a project to support the production of population data in the country.
Growing up to rapidly-rising demand for nursing homes

Growing up to rapidly-rising demand for nursing homes

As Vietnam’s population ages, society is confronted with a challenging situation that may not be solved just by multigenerational households – opening up opportunities in nursing care services.
Vietnam's population projection 2019-2069 (Infographics)

Vietnam's population projection 2019-2069 (Infographics)

Vietnam's population projection 2019-2069
Census surmises main population dynamics

Census surmises main population dynamics

With strong demands for real estate especially in urban areas, Vietnam’s golden demographics and a positive economic outlook will drive the mid-end and affordable housing segment in the country’s residential market beyond 2020 forward.
Vietnam’s population to reach 96.2 million

Vietnam’s population to reach 96.2 million

Vietnam's population increased by 10.4 million, making it the 15th most populous country in the world and the third most populous country in Southeast Asia.
List of national target programs in 2011

List of national target programs in 2011

Some 15 national target programs will be carried out in 2011, according to PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s Decision No. 2331/QĐ-TTg dated on December 20, 2010.
Purse strings set to loosen in 2011

Purse strings set to loosen in 2011

Ralf Matthaes, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) regional managing director for Vietnam and Malaysia, provides a unique insight into Vietnamese consumer spending trends in 2011.
Labour market pressured despite  economic growth

Labour market pressured despite economic growth

Do you know what the labour market means for you? The Vietnam Employment Trends 2010 report has just been published offering readers the most up-to-date information available on the state of the labour market in Vietnam.
Population imbalance to give birth to society defects

Population imbalance to give birth to society defects

The growing imbalance between newborn female and male babies could have a serious impact on Vietnam’s society and lifestyle, population experts fear.
Not just a family affair

Not just a family affair

Vietnam’s 1992-2002 population strategy was squarely aimed at containing the birth rate. Its effectiveness was evident when the country received the United Nations’ Population Award for achievement in population control in 1999. However, increases in population growth in recent years could dent the achievements of the past decade. Experts predict if Vietnam fails to curb this growth it will face many more obstacles to socio-economic development.