As educational attainment rises and professional opportunities expand across Southeast Asia, more couples are making the decision to delay starting families or to have fewer children. This shift reflects a significant cultural transformation, leading to declining birth and fertility rates throughout the region.
In Malaysia, the evidence of change over the past fifty years is profound. The fertility rate has plummeted from an average of 4.9 children per woman in 1970 to just 1.6 in 2023. Similarly, in Vietnam, the birth rate has declined to 15.141 births per 1,000 people in 2023, marking a 2.33% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's scenario also highlights this regional trend. Despite government incentives aimed at boosting fertility, the fertility rate in this highly educated city-state remains stubbornly low, around 1.1 in recent years, well below the replacement level of 2.1 that is needed to sustain the population.
This evolving dynamic speaks to a broader narrative of choice and planning, reflecting how couples are reshaping their futures and family structures in today’s changing world.
Join us as Thomson Medical Group gathers global fertility experts at the upcoming Thomson Fertility Conference on 11 May. Together, we are spearheading discussions on advancements in reproductive medicine to confront pressing challenges in the field. From exploring The Role of Reproductive Surgery in the Era of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to Updates on In Vitro Maturation (IVM), gain insights from unique Southeast Asian perspectives presented by esteemed global fertility experts.
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As Southeast Asia grapples with lower birth rates, Thomson Medical Group gathers global leading fertility experts to discuss advances in reproductive medicine, innovations in male and female infertility, ART, developments in reproductive endocrinology, and access to fertility care.
Whether you are involved in fertility research or at the forefront of patient care, join us on this platform that brings the latest research, developments, and insights from global leaders together in a unique Southeast Asian context.
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