Hanoi to Offer VND4 Million to Women with Two Children Before 35
Hanoi City, Vietnam, will offer a VND4 million (approximately $154) incentive to women who have their second child before the age of 35. This policy aims to address declining fertility rates and mitigate long-term demographic challenges.
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