Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy

Vietnam is expanding maternity benefits for mothers with a second child—seven months of leave, up from six. The move follows the country's scrapping of its two-child policy, pivoting from penalties to incentives to address demographic challenges. According to Channel NewsAsia, the extended leave is part of a broader baby bonus package designed to support larger families.

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