VN population

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VN population tops 96.2 million, ranking 15th in the world

Vietnam’s population has reached 96.2 million people as of April 1, ranking 15th in the world and third in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Out of kilter

The preference for sons over daughters may see Vietnam's gender imbalance pose huge problems for future generations.

VN population growth presents challenges

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Tan, vice chief of the Ministry of Health's General Office for Population and Family Planning, spoke with Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam about solutions to problems created by demographic changes.