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Wise Transfers Successful
My last two transfers using wise to Bangkok Bank from Uk have taken 3 days and the last one 4.5 days which was set up last Friday and the money arrived today Wednesday afternoon. Never happened before it’s usually been completed in seconds? -
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Report Vietnam Ends Two-Child Policy Amid Efforts to Address Declining Birth Rate
File photo for reference only In a significant policy shift, Vietnam's communist government has lifted the long-standing two-child policy, allowing families to decide on their own how many children to have. This change, reported by state media on Wednesday, seeks to counteract the country's declining birth rate, which has fallen below the replacement level. Implemented in 1988, the two-child policy was once a tool to control population growth. However, recent years have seen a drop in birth rates, with the total fertility rate falling from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in the previous year. This decline is most pronounced in urbanised and economically advanced areas, like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting the rising cost of living. Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thi Lien Huong highlighted the challenges posed by low birth rates at a conference earlier this year, particularly the impact on socio-economic development and the looming issue of an ageing population. Despite policy changes and public campaigns, families remain reluctant to have more children. Huong urged a shift in societal attitudes from mere family planning to a broader consideration of population and development. One of the factors compounding the birth rate issue is the cultural preference for sons, which has historically skewed the gender ratio. The Health Ministry has proposed increasing fines for sex-selective practices to curtail this trend, with the ratio still at 112 boys for every 100 girls, despite improvements. For citizens like Tran Minh Huong, a 22-year-old office worker, the lifted restriction holds little sway. She expressed that financial burdens deter her from planning to have children, echoing sentiments from others in her generation who face daunting economic realities. Hoang Thi Oanh, a mother of three who experienced reduced benefits under the old policy, welcomed its removal but noted, "Raising more than two kids nowadays is too hard and costly. Only a minority might choose to have larger families, even with incentives." Vietnam's move mirrors regional dynamics, particularly those in China, where the former one-child policy was relaxed to address similar demographic concerns. Despite policy relaxations, high costs of living have remained a significant deterrent, and China's population continued to decline into 2024. As Vietnam navigates these demographic challenges, the focus may need to broaden beyond simply increasing birth rates. Addressing economic pressures faced by potential parents and shifting cultural norms could be key components in forging sustainable demographic trends for the future. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-04 -
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Slow mail from UK recently ?
As per title. I have been waiting for something important for 3 weeks now and am beginning to fear the worst. Last letter from UK took 2 weeks back in April. Is this just local to Petchabun or anyone else waiting on something ? -
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What are my chances?
That's because Milton was the devil ... and the Devil can't write no Love Song. -
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All disappeared.
Quoted for brevity I disagree with you that "important" information should be kept on the cloud I believe it's the last place you would want to keep it due to Tom,Dick and Harry. Pictures of cats , favourite music and air raid plans on Houthi rebel's perfectly acceptable 😋 -
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BLM at it again in Gov.Walz’s Minneapolis streets …
The chants ,Who’s Streets our streets and no one is illegal can be heard as Federal Agents perform a raid in the daytime. A large gathering of Chaotic protestors throw trash bins,tires, bottles , bricks , traffic cones & themselves in front of on coming law enforcement vehicles . The authorities were being unbelievably calm & restrained as the hoards pushed , shoved them while screaming obscenities , similar to past chaotic protests in that Dem city. The crowd, makes me wonder if they/ them have real jobs.
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