Vietnam's Modern Women Prioritize Careers, Leading to Later Marriages and Childbirth
A growing trend among modern women in Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, is to prioritize career development and financial independence before marriage and childbirth. This shift contributes to Ho Chi Minh City having the highest average maternal age at childbirth nationwide.
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