Vietnam's Baby Bonus: A Troubling Mix of Incentives and Expectations The Vietnamese government has introduced a cash bonus scheme to encourage couples to have more children.
The policy offers financial incentives to women who give birth to their second child before turning 35, in an attempt to reverse the country's declining fertility rate.
Governments worldwide are grappling with the consequences of low birth rates. Policymakers and business leaders worry about the long term effects on economies and societies.