Aging society

China Wants More Babies But There’s A Problem

Faced with a worrying demographic crisis of its own making, China is encouraging couples to have more children.There's just one problem: women aren't too keen on the idea.For more than 35 years, the ruling Communist Party strictly enforced a one-child policy, as the country tried to address overpopulation and alleviate poverty.

26 August 2021
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Can technology help an aging Thailand?

Several ASEAN countries are facing the problem of an aging society. This is the reality for countries like Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The worry is that as citizens age, and pregnancy rates drop in these countries, it will become harder and harder for them to remain competitive.In the face of this concerning reality, ASEAN has been looking at how it can fully utilise the potential of its aging citizens.

15 November 2019
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