Women in Ho Chi Minh City Receive Support for Having Two Children Before 35

The Ho Chi Minh City government is offering financial support to women who have two children before the age of 35. Women like Ms. T.H., a 33-year-old resident of Thu Duc, expressed their appreciation for the

, although they acknowledged that the support amount of 3 million VND is temporary. The financial burden of raising children, including costs for food, education, healthcare, and housing, remains significant for many families. Ms. T.H. highlighted the need for additional policies, such as and loan options, to encourage families to have more children.

Additionally, the policy,

from December 2024, targets women who give birth to their second child during a specific period (from December 2024 to April 2025). This has raised questions about why women who had their second child before 2024 do not for the support. Pham Chanh Trung, head of the Ho Chi Minh City Population Department, explained that women who miss the first round of support may still benefit from future rounds. However, experts stress that the policy needs to be , including improvements in social welfare, education, healthcare, and housing, to create an environment where families feel secure in raising children.