AGEING POPULATION

AGEING POPULATION

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  1. China will struggle with the rapid rise of dementia in its greying population, a by-product in part
    Singapore

    Elderly in Singapore need S$1,379 a month for basic needs: Study

  2. China elderly
    Commentary

    Commentary: China’s chief conundrum - how to look after the world’s fastest ageing population

    Without a baby boom, China is heading towards an economic stall, says China commentator Tom McGregor. Still, automation may be a solution.
  3. rougai elderly japan
    Commentary

    Commentary: In Japan, the old are harassing the young

    Rougai, a term meaning an annoying old person, reflects Japan's ageing population woes keenly felt by the young, says the Financial Times' Leo Lewis.
  4. Japan salarymen
    Commentary

    Commentary: The low-growth trap Japan is stuck in is spreading across the world

    We must recognise that the hurdles are a lot less technical, and a lot more political, says Mohamed A El-Erian
  5. stock elderly 03
    Singapore

    Government looking at grants for caregivers to the elderly to boost support for community care

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  6. Elderly driver Singapore
    Commentary

    Commentary: If more work in old age, how relevant is the retirement age?

    Prudential's move to do away with the retirement age should spark off a discussion about how relevant the retirement age is, say two business ...
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    Commentary

    Commentary: Genuine immigration reform still alien to Japan

    Japan will have real reason to be anxious if it continues to fudge immigration reform, says Tsuda University's Chris Burgess.
  8. stock elderly 01
    Singapore

    Health Ministry to strengthen support for caregivers to the elderly

  9. TP dementia 3
    Commentary

    Commentary: Hard to grapple with dementia when early signs are often neglected

    Most people with the illness don't get medical attention because they are not aware that they even have a problem, says one expert at the ...
  10. Distinctive HDBs (4)
    Commentary

    Commentary: Can shifting the emphasis to renting help solve Singapore’s public housing puzzle?

    Finite leases and the use of CPF for housing may mean inadequate retirement income for Singaporeans. What Singapore needs is a broader discussion ...