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aging-population

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

China's "dragon" baby boom may boost population in 2024: eport

The Dragon Chinese zodiac sign is believed to be particularly auspicious, and data from hospitals over the Lunar New Year which began on Feb. 10 showed that the number of newborns had increased "significantly", Yicai said.

Academia 2 years ago

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Bringing palliative care conversations to Indonesia's aging

Palliative care services are not adequately reimbursed under either private insurance or our universal health coverage, BPJS, leaving those in need to bear the financial burden on their own.

Academia 2 years ago

Time to reform Indonesia’s pension system

Making early adjustments to the contribution rate, especially before or during the demographic dividend window, would help pension funds to accumulate assets at a faster pace.

Society 2 years ago

As Japan ages, young Indonesians train to fill caregiver jobs

The role play is an example of the type of training being offered by vocational institutions across Indonesia catering to students seeking to fill job vacancies in Japan.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Kishida: it's 'now or never' to stop shrinking population

"Our nation is on the cusp of whether it can maintain its societal functions," Kishida said in a policy speech at the opening of this year's parliamentary session.

World 4 years ago

Japan population down by record number to 126.65 million amid pandemic

The population came to 126,654,244, dropping by 483,789 or 0.38 percent from the previous year, the largest decline since 2013 when the figures started to include resident foreigners, according to the data released by the internal affairs ministry.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Japanese robot could call last orders on human bartenders

Japan's first robot bartender has begun serving up drinks in a Tokyo pub in a test that could usher in a wave of automation in restaurants and shops struggling to hire staff in an aging society.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Aging population needs gender dimension

In the recent Group of 20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso stated that an aging population was a global risk. The warning deeply resonates here, as Indonesia is on the path to having an aging population.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Half of Americans are now over the age of 38

The graying of America continues. The national median age rose to 38.2 years last year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

In historic first, G20 weighs aging as global risk

Ballooning healthcare costs, labour shortages and financial services for the elderly: for the first time Sunday, the world's top policymakers are tackling economic issues relating to aging and shrinking birthrates.

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