Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong has distributed $180 million in baby bonuses since 2023 to boost the city's low birthrate, with additional measures including tax changes and expanded childcare services.

• Hong Kong has distributed $180 million in baby bonuses since 2023 to boost the city's low birthrate
• The Newborn Baby Bonus Scheme provides HK$20,000 to 71,866 parents of newborns as of May 2026
• The government is reviewing the scheme and planning tax measures and expanded childcare services to support families