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Tag: Sex Ratio

Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits

January 2, 2010  . Filed under News

Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits

High school students in Ho Chi Minh City wait to take their semester exams. Increasingly disproportionate sex ratio a serious threat, expert says after release of new census. Vietnam’s educational system must focus more on encouraging innovation and creativity to make the most of Vietnam’s vast working... Read more

Infants and the elderly: VN discusses population dilemmas

August 22, 2009  . Filed under News, Social

Infants and the elderly: VN discusses population dilemmas

A fast-growing population over 65 plus increasing imbalances in sex ratios of newborns present dilemmas for Vietnam’s population policy analysts. VietNamNet Bridge – A fast-growing population over 65 plus increasing imbalances in sex ratios of newborns present dilemmas for Vietnam’s population policy analysts.   Older but not healthier “Vietnam’s... Read more

POLITICS IN BRIEF 12/7

July 12, 2009  . Filed under News, Politics

POLITICS IN BRIEF 12/7

Russia asked to “legalise” illegal immigrant workers; Ha Giang children with deformities enjoy free surgery; VN seeks expertise in building law for the disabled; President praises volunteers’ contributions to nation; Vietnam calls for more int’l support to Somalia Bac Kan to stabilise people’s lives in flood-hit areasDeputy Prime... Read more

Vietnam destroys books on gender selection to fight sex imbalance

July 4, 2009  . Filed under Health, News

Vietnam destroys books on gender selection to fight sex imbalance

Boys outnumber girls at a kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnamese government, concerned that too many boys are being born, will destroy more than 30,000 copies of books instructing couples on how to have a baby of their desired sex, AFP reported Friday. The books include 27 titles and were seized last month,... Read more