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An elderly passenger boards a bus in Taipei, Taiwan, during rush hour. Priority seats on public transport provided for passengers like this are sometimes occupied by young people, sparking confrontation. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Let old people earn our respect. They do not have a divine right to it

Asians in particular are conditioned to show older people deference, but I beg to differ. They should show themselves worthy of our respect.

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China's ageing population

Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Here’s all you need to know about Hong Kong’s coming medical fee changes

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers call for simpler fee waiver process under healthcare reform

Hospital Authority chief says applications will be made available via the ‘HA Go’ mobile app, which legislators also suggest.

Patients at the accident and emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse
China's population

Can birth subsidies save China from its looming population crisis?

China is betting big on birth subsidies to stave off a demographic crisis. But do cash payments really work?

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers brace for public hospital fee increases under service reform

Experts call for alternative medical services to be strengthened, as reform seeks to increase standard A&E fee to HK$400, among other areas.

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Wellness

Here is why literally keeping your cool might help you live longer

Reducing body temperature by entering a torpor-like state, like hibernation in animals, could keep you younger, a study in mice suggests.

Hibernation-like habits could work better than anti-ageing creams and sweat-inducing workouts for older people who want to stay looking young for longer, a new study in mice suggests. Photo: Shutterstock
Viral stories

Japanese dental clinics offer dog pals, on-site gym to boost declining business

Declining birth rates see business slump heralding introduction of nurses dressed as maids, French-style clinic cafes, brightly-decorated spaces.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s healthcare system needs a dose of empathy

Readers discuss the importance of human-centred medical system design, new traffic regulations, and the legalisation of basketball betting.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong chronic disease subsidy scheme to cover tests to detect high cholesterol

Starting March 28, participants under the scheme can undergo blood lipid testing at a subsidised cost of HK$120.

Dr Pang Fei-chau, commissioner for primary healthcare. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

Want to live longer in good health? Longevity wellness gyms may help

‘Brain-body’ workouts mix physical and cognitive training to extend health spans. Other gyms use long-established therapies to slow ageing.

Chi Longevity with Sparkd fuses physical and cognitive training. Photo: Chi Longevity with Sparkd
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Homework needed to sort out Hong Kong’s Primary One

The number of pupils is expected to fall 23 per cent by 2031, posing a challenge for local schools that will require working together to mitigate the negative impact.

South Korea

South Korea’s foreign population hits record high, but many struggle with low pay

South Korea’s record surge in foreign residents reveals wage disparities and education challenges for immigrant families.

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Viral stories

Japan love motel converts to funeral home, spurs birth, ageing population debate

Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.

A so-called love hotel in Japan has been converted into a funeral home, sparking much debate on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/X.com
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers slam slow progress of setting up at-risk carer database

Existing practice described as ‘finding a needle in a haystack’ as care teams ill-equipped to identify high-risk households in a targeted manner.

Hong Kong lawmakers have slammed the government for its slow progress in establishing a database of carers for the elderly and disabled Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong population

Opinion | Hong Kong is right to get out of way of women who do want children

The proposal to lift the 10-year cap on embryo storage must come with more measures to make it easier to both give birth and raise a family.

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Wellness

10 things about dementia to ask a doctor to keep your brain healthy

Dementia risk factors range from mental health to diet. Ask your doctor about them to help you slow down or prevent the onset of disease.

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Disease

Letters | As Asia’s grapples with a diabetes crisis, more genetics nurses could help

Readers discuss the role of genetics nurses in the region, and a court case involving a film in Malaysia.

A man gets his blood sample taken during a medical check-up for hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes at an integrated services post in Banda Aceh. Indonesia, on February 11. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

No plans to split elderly into groups for HK$2 transport fare: Hong Kong minister

Chris Sun says concessionary fare will continue to be offered to residents aged 60 and above even as data shows younger users are costing taxpayers more.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Are Hongkongers paying too little for healthcare? Breaking down the costs

Subsidy rate is among highest in developed economies, as government looks at possible fee changes to crack down on abuse.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is talk show host Wendy Williams’ former husband, Kevin Hunter?

The 60-year-old TV star, whose outing to New York restaurant Tucci is being described as ‘illegal’, was married to executive producer Hunter for 2 decades, but says he often cheated on her.

Wendy Williams’ ex-husband Kevin Hunter is in a legal battle with her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, under investigation for elder abuse. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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Senior citizens shopping on the last day of the Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 6. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Not too late to correct Carrie Lam’s mistake with HK$2 fare subsidy

Policy errors made by previous leaders need to be acknowledged, so the city can course-correct and achieve savings immediately.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s active ‘seenagers’ are redefining retirement. Can authorities keep up?

Financially secure older residents are working out, travelling overseas for conferences and enrolling in classes. Experts say their market power needs to be harnessed.

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Hong Kong housing

Trial run to offer property services to ageing Hong Kong residential buildings

Old buildings in Yau Tsim Mong will receive property management services, followed by Sham Shui Po, Kowloon City and Tsuen Wan.

Under the scheme, the same property management company will be hired to provide management services for groups of ageing buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
Two Sessions 2025

China, it’s time for ‘the talk’: sex education urged for children

Years after Beijing called for ‘age-appropriate sex education for minors’, a national curriculum remains absent as China’s demographic crisis worsens.

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China’s National Health Commission is working with other departments to iron out details for a nationwide birth-subsidy plan that aims to incentivise parents to have children. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Handouts not the only answer to birth rate in Hong Kong

Childcare and flexibility in the workplace are also important, surveys of Hong Kong women have found.

Wealth management

Women in Hong Kong face huge retirement income shortfall, Fidelity study shows

Women expect an average monthly expense of HK$24,235 (US$3,120) after retirement but face an income-gap, study shows.

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