Sex Ratio Blues: Vietnam's 2035 Goal a Welcome First Step Vietnam's draft plan to tackle its skewed sex ratio at birth by 2035 marks a significant departure from the country's long standing preference for sons.
The proposed measures aim to address this pressing issue through stricter enforcement of laws banning foetal sex selection and public campaigns.
For decades, Vietnam has struggled with a disproportionately high number of male births, with the ratio standing at 112. 2 boys per 100 girls in 2016.