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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect
Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:56AM
Malaysia
Why surgery ‘not wise’ for Malaysia’s Mahathir after hip fall
7 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
Japan
Japan’s fix for a shrinking workforce? Corporate dating apps
6 Jan 2026 - 5:04PM
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Wellness
At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral
Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal.
5 Jan 2026 - 7:27PM
Japan
Canning old ways: how Japan is rethinking foreign labour
Tawara Canning has managed to maintain its workforce by offering foreigners places to stay and a chance to integrate with the community.
4 Jan 2026 - 10:44AM
Hong Kong society
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As Hong Kong’s public hospital fees rise, balance must be the watchword
Accessibility and affordability should be prioritised, especially given the city’s ageing population increasingly prone to chronic illnesses.
3 Jan 2026 - 7:36AM
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X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees
As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees.
31 Dec 2025 - 10:03AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom
From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:19AM
Wellness
Experts’ tips on safeguarding your brain health – one is being social
Maintaining good oral hygiene, regular exercise and increasing your social interactions can help prevent or delay the onset of dementia.
29 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
Thousands of ageing high-rises will need repair work over the next few years. Responsibility for the projects amid reports of bid-rigging needs to be addressed.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
South Korea
South Korea’s record low birth rate leads to mass school closures
With student counts half of 1980 levels, South Korea confronts a crisis of empty classrooms and abandoned sites, raising worry over wasted assets.
28 Dec 2025 - 5:19PM
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Wellness
What are the secrets to a long and healthy life? A longevity expert reveals
Bill Gifford shares diet, exercise and lifestyle tips on how to live to 100 and older, like Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person at 116.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Wellness
7 of the most popular health and wellness stories from 2025
Body transformations, scientific breakthroughs and weight-loss journeys are among your most-read health and wellness stories this year.
23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM
China's population
China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis
Proposed legislation seeks to lower child-rearing costs and standardise services, especially for children under three, to ease the burden on parents.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Wellness
In top shape at 71, Singapore-based Swede helps people over 50 get stronger
Christer Ekberg started helping people keep fit after noticing that many people aged 50 and above gave up on fitness and physical strength.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
China's population
China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples
Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Wellness
Listening to music can lower dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study says
Research shows how listening to music can both lower dementia risk and improve cognitive areas like memory, attention and problem-solving.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Wellness
How does 71-year-old yoga teacher look so much younger than her age?
From waking up with the sun to having lemon water to start her day, Argie Ligeros shares her secrets for ageing well.
7 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
China society
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Silver lining in China’s ageing population shouldn’t be overlooked
Increase in life expectancy affirms Beijing’s commitment to boosting healthcare standards and presents economic opportunities.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
China's population
Living to 79: China’s record longevity puts economic wrinkles in focus
Improved healthcare outcomes are colliding with China’s three-year population decline, testing social safety nets despite improvements in medical infrastructure.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Japan
Japan sympathises as 79-year-old kills mother, 100, out of exhaustion
Two cases of victims aged 100 and 102 killed by their children aged above 70 have highlighted the challenges faced by elderly carers.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:19AM
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How many steps should you walk for minimum brain health decline?
A new study suggests that walking’s potential benefits in slowing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s may begin well below 10,000 steps a day.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM
Wealth: Alternative Investments
Healthcare’s digital revolution could be a tonic for savvy investors
The rise of AI, healthtech and ageing populations is prompting wealth managers to monitor the pulse of a sector once seen as stodgy.
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Donald Trump
Trump rages at report about his age and energy, calls reporter ‘ugly’
The US president insists he is working harder than ever and boasted of a recent ‘PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM’.
27 Nov 2025 - 3:03PM
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China jobs
Youth unfulfilled: job opportunities in China’s senior-care sector go untapped
Amid booming opportunities in the care economy as China’s population gets older, new graduates express concerns over low wages and unfamiliarity with the field.
24 Nov 2025 - 9:30PM
Japan
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Bodybuilders train to help those in need
Japanese company Visionary is using bodybuilders to rebrand care work as cool and more attractive to job-hunter.
21 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
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Wellness
How to live to 100? Tips from Blue Zone pioneer on how to boost longevity
Learn to cook, give white rice a chance – cookbook author Dan Buettner gives advice based on his research into the longest-living communities.
20 Nov 2025 - 9:15PM
South Korea
‘Don’t trust the pension system’: why young South Koreans back later retirement
Facing pension doubts, young South Koreans increasingly back extending the retirement age from 60 to 65, viewing it as vital for financial stability.
20 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM
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