Vietnam extends maternity leave and adds baby incentives
By The BriefBrief
Vietnam’s new population regulations extend maternity leave for second children and provide financial help.
WHO:Vietnamese government
WHAT:New population law and regulations extend maternity leave from six to seven months for mothers having a second child and offer financial help for having more babies.
WHEN:Jul 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
WHERE:Vietnam
WHY:To encourage people to have more babies after lifting the two-child limit, as Vietnam faces population aging risks before it gets rich.
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