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BPS pushes to release 'landmark' 2020 census early next year

National 5 years ago

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BPS pushes to release 'landmark' 2020 census early next year

Using both online and offline data collection methods, experts are already hailing the 2020 census as a "milestone" tool for better policymaking and public services.

China's two-child policy means more babies named after mum

World 5 years ago

China's two-child policy means more babies named after mum

China's one-child rule, which ran from 1979 to 2016, meant daughters have also been tasked with safeguarding their parents' wealth and bloodline -- previously this had been the preserve of male heirs. This caused a shift in some family's attitudes but it was the law change to allow couples to have two children that has ignited the trend for kids to be given the maternal name.

Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps

Business 6 years ago

Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps

The BPS will combine door-to-door interviews and data gathering from the Home Ministry’s Population and Civil Registration Directorate General for the 2020 census.

Govt must anticipate declining productive-age population: Experts

National 6 years ago

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Govt must anticipate declining productive-age population: Experts

The demographic bonus, which started in 2012, is expected to close out in 2036, meaning the nonproductive population will exceed the working-age population after 2036.

Think tank sees China population shrinking by 2027

World 7 years ago

Think tank sees China population shrinking by 2027

A top Chinese research institution projected the population could start shrinking as soon as 2027 -- three years earlier than expected -- underscoring growth concerns in the world’s second-largest economy.

Stunting stunts Indonesia’s demographic dividend

Opinion 7 years ago

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Stunting stunts Indonesia’s demographic dividend

The prevalence of childhood stunting in Indonesia has remained high over the past decade. According to the Health Ministry, the prevalence of stunted children rose from 35.6 percent in 2010 to 37.2 percent in 2013.

'World's oldest person' dies in Japan at 117

World 7 years ago

'World's oldest person' dies in Japan at 117

A 117-year-old Japanese woman, thought to be the world's oldest person, has died, a local official told AFP Sunday.

Dialogue with Time: A personal journey in embracing old age

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Dialogue with Time: A personal journey in embracing old age

What sets Dialogue with Time apart from other basic science exhibits is the fully guided tour that turns an otherwise bland learning experience into a very personal and sobering one.

Commentary: Are we heading toward demographic bonus or disaster?

Opinion 8 years ago

Commentary: Are we heading toward demographic bonus or disaster?

With no solid economic recovery in sight, Indonesia may be unable to fully tap into the benefits of a demographic dividend.

How Asia’s population is aging, 2015-2030 scenario

World 8 years ago

How Asia’s population is aging, 2015-2030 scenario

The proportion of people aged 60 and over is projected to grow in all Asian countries with Japan and South Korea aging faster than their neighbors. Laos will remain the youngest nation in Asia.

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