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Economic incentives not enough for early marriage

When pop star Bich Phuong released her 2017 hit Bao Giờ Lấy Chồng?, or 'When Will You Get Married?', she sang for millions of single Vietnamese women in their 20s and 30s, parodying relatives' intrusive questions during Lunar New Year. 

 

Reports on child abuse just the tip of the iceberg: NA Standing Committee

Nearly 50 per cent of adults do not know what is governed by the Law on Children, according to a report released by the National Assembly’s supervision delegation on Monday. 

Social support centres need to be real homes, not places children fear

A social worker from HCM City’s Social Support Centre has been accused of sexually abusing children.

 

Legal age for children should be adjusted for better protection

Redefining children as those under the age of 18 is key to helping younger people access child protection services before they are legally classed as an adult.

 

NA deputies disagree on age of maturity in law on children

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) deputies were divided yesterday on whether to change the definition of a child from someone under 16 to under 18 in the Law on Child Care, Education and Protection.