# Vietnam targets natural sex ratio at birth by 2035, draft plan shows

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- Reuters, 2026-08-17 03:30 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/vietnam-targets-natural-sex-ratio-birth-by-2035-draft-government-plan-shows-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8280536576f900016f727f

> Vietnam aims to reduce its sex ratio at birth to the natural level of about 106 boys for every 100 girls by 2035, according to a draft Ministry of Health plan. It proposes action against sex-selection services and efforts to challenge longstanding preferences for sons.