“Wages have a major impact on marriage and childbirth decisions for people in the working age, with women workers among the most affected.
Clocking out at the end of the day, Nguyễn Thị Minh, a worker at the Việt Nam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Bắc Ninh Province rushes home to feed her child and prepare dinner. Three months after giving birth, Minh decided to return to work and leave her child in the care of her parents, as the family would struggle to cover all expenses with only her husband’s salary.” – Viet Nam News
Source: Low wages, high costs force tough family decisions (vietnamnews.vn)
Low Wages, High Costs Force Tough Family Decisions
