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Japan's aging population is its economic 'silver shock absorber'

Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

Population ageing is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Even regions currently enjoying youthful demographics will eventually undergo demographic transition – and this is increasin...

Care shortage expected as population grows older

Ten Years after the End of the One-Child Policy: A Visit to Ground Zero of China's Aging Population

Ten years ago, China brought the one-child policy to an end. In Rudong, the city where the policy was originally tested, 40 percent of residents are over the age of 60 - a preview...

Japan's aging foreign population faces gaps in elder care

China’s Population Crisis Deepens as 24 Provinces Shrink and Kindergartens Close

New data show China’s population decline is no longer isolated, as falling birth rates and an aging population begin to reshape education systems and labor markets across the count...

For first time in recorded history, China has more people over 65 than children

China is home to more people aged 65 and above than children for the first time in records dating back to 1949, according to a nationwide sample survey released by the National Bur...

China Focus: China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages

LANZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- From having affordable and nutritious lunches at a "Happiness Canteen" to attending weekly vocal music and dance classes, elderly residents in Zaolinx...

China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages

LANZHOU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- From having affordable and nutritious lunches at a "Happiness Canteen" to attending weekly vocal music and dance classes, elderly residents in Zaolinx...

More jobs for the elderly: Shanghai eyes senior labour force amid China demographic crisis

Qiu has been scouring Shanghai’s labour agencies for a job for her 58-year-old father – a former mechanic from neighbouring Jiangsu province caught in a frustrating limbo. While he...

Demografie: Mehr Menschen Ü60 als Einwohner in den USA – So sieht die demografische Zukunft Chinas aus

Durchschnittlich bekommt jede Chinesin weniger als ein Kind. Damit ist ein Rekordtief erreicht. Nun versucht die Politik gegenzusteuern – mit ungewissem Ausgang.

Hong Kong’s population policy is still trapped in a city state mindset

Hong Kong is increasingly being urged to develop a comprehensive population policy. Academics, policymakers and business leaders warn that rapid ageing, low fertility and a shrinki...

China's demographic decline is not the disaster many fear

The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

A top US medical anthropologist believes the United States and China must transcend geopolitical tensions and spur a global revolution in “social technology” to survive the looming...

Daily Living, Social Alienation, and Resilience Impact Aging

In the rapidly aging populations across the globe, the plight of older adults dwelling in rural areas is becoming a pressing public health concern. Among them, China’s rural “empty...

Northern Ireland’s ageing population: Why pensioners will soon outnumber children

‘Reverse’ in region’s demographic trends have sparked warnings about impact on healthcare and funding of public services

How Aging Population Adds to California Economic Troubles

The migration of people, money, and companies out of California has evolved into a clear challenge to the economic future of the Golden State. Terrified by the loss of so much reve...

Bracing for the gray tsunami: How a rapidly aging global population will reshape agriculture

For decades, the world of agriculture has operated with a simple assumption and narrative when it comes to growth: more people equals more mouths to feed, which equals more demand....

Aging Workforce to Grow 97%: BLS Projects the 75+ Labor Force Will Outpace All Other Age Groups

America’s workforce is getting older faster than many people realize. Over the next decade, Americans age 75 and older who are still working are expected...

Addressing Taiwan’s population pain point predicament

Chinese Netizens Slam State Media for Glorifying Elderly Labor: ‘A Toxic Message’

A Chinese state media report praising an 80-year-old woman for continuing manual labor has ignited widespread backlash online, with critics accusing authorities of glorifying hards...

For the first time in Switzerland, people aged 65 and over outnumber those under 20

Provisional figures for 2025 from the Federal Statistical Office show a steadily ageing population. By the end of the year, Switzerland’s permanent resident population had reached...

Japan population sees record five-year drop: census

Japan's population dropped by a record 2.5% in the span of five years, census data showed Friday, as the world's fourth-largest economy struggles to overcome demographic woes.

Call for a national strategy on ageing, diverse population

Report warns New Zealand is at a demographic inflection point, noting that it was essential to plan ahead.