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An elderly Chinese farmer works a vegetable field in Anhui province. Photo: Getty Images
China consumption

Beijing urged to boost rural pensions as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share

Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity.

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Wellness

Told she might only have 5 years left, she lost 40kg and transformed her life

Wellness

The early signs of dementia you need to look for in loved ones and yourself

The Netherlands

Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients

Scientists are studying the potential benefits of music for people with dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.

People, many of them seniors with a form of dementia, join in the ‘singing circle’ run by opera singer Maartje de Lint, at the Concertgebouw’s ornate Mirror Hall in Amsterdam on February 24. Photo: AP
China society

Being Chinese | In China, some of us are keeping elderly care in the family – for now

My extended family has taken time to reach a decision about my grandma’s daily care. As the rest of us age, I’m also preparing options.

Wellness

75-year-old Hongkonger works over 70 hours a week. Why is he still so happy?

More seniors in Hong Kong like Benny Ratnani are working past 65 not just for financial reasons, but to retain self-esteem and self-worth.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong wants more babies. Ignoring high stress in schools won’t help

It’s not just the cost of raising children – would-be parents are also deterred by Hong Kong’s high-pressure education system.

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A family take a rest in the Hong Kong Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 19, 2025. The number of babies born in Hong Kong dropped last year after rising for two years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fiscal surplus is cause for celebration, not complacency

More creative strategies are needed to secure the city’s long-term liquidity amid an ageing population and increased infrastructure spending.

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Wellness

What is the best brain training test to reduce dementia risk?

Study finds speed-based brain training better than memory or reasoning training in reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

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China's population

China and South Korea team up on a vexing issue: their fast-ageing populations

After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’.

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An elderly resident interacts with a humanoid robot at a care home in Shenzhen, China’s southern Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
Dating

Video | Dating in China as a senior citizen

Although in their golden years, seniors remain hopeful they can find someone to spend the rest of their lives with.

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China's population

Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound

Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions.

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China's ageing population

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

The city could reframe its ageing trend by working to become a global capital for ‘longevity finance’ and supporting East-West healthcare innovations.

Wellness

Can drinking tea and coffee reduce dementia risk? Yes, according to a study

A study conducted over 43 years suggests drinking two to three daily coffees, or one to two cups of tea, for a reduced risk of dementia.

Coffee and food from Mason Pocket, Hong Kong. A new study shows that moderate tea and coffee intake may lower dementia risk. Photo: Instagram/kwanheiting
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s civil service won’t benefit from a universal retirement age hike

The civil service needs nuanced refinements that prioritise quality over quantity, not mandates that threaten talent inflow and retention.

Civil servants leave the government’s headquarters in Admiralty in June 2024. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

He is 83 and has ‘a bad heart’. Why he spends 5 hours a day exercising

Former oldest American Ninja Warrior competitor Charles Mammay reveals how he stays so fit and strong at 83 and his advice for others.

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China society

Opinion | A loneliness crisis is the price China is paying for rapid modernisation

As migrant workers head home for the Lunar New Year break, it is a good time to reflect on how the loneliness that has gripped Chinese society can be alleviated.

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Wellness

How much fat you should eat a day and why your brain needs it

Fat is vital, but it must be the right sort. Experts explain why that is, what the best foods to eat are, and how many grams you should eat.

A study suggests that high-fat dairy products, such as cheese, may lower dementia risk. Quality fats are crucial for brain health and function. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong population

Opinion | Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have

Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.

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Wellness

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

South Korea

Outrage in South Korea over ‘importing virgins’ proposal to raise birth rate

Critics slammed a governor’s ‘crude’ suggestion to marry ‘Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins’ to local men as a fix for population decline.

Nurses take care of babies at a postnatal care centre in Seoul. South Korea has the lowest birth rate in the world. Photo: EPA-EFE
China economy

Opinion | China’s real constraint is where to direct limited fiscal resources

With Beijing focusing on spending priorities, Asian investors and businesses must watch which provinces, sectors and state firms are favoured.

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An employee works on a production line at a motorcycle company in Tongren city, in southwest China’s Guizhou province, on January 27. As part of its industrial upgrading, China must direct sustained state financing to support semiconductor ecosystems, advanced manufacturing and strategic technologies. Photo: Xinhua
Mainland China

Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy

China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study.

Japan

Japanese start-up puts elderly women at heart of local economy

Ukiha no Takara, or Ukiha’s Treasure, in Fukuoka draws on cooking, hospitality and fashion skills accumulated over decades.

Wellness

How do superagers stay so young? Genes can play a key role, study suggests

People in their 80s with high brain function are far less likely to carry the APOE4 gene than those showing mental decline, research finds.

A team of scientists say “superagers” are likely to possess genetic advantages that reduce their dementia risk. Photo: Shutterstock
Spain

Spain to grant legal status to migrants defying Trump trend, Europe’s policies

New decree offers status to roughly 500,000 residents, in contrast to the deportation focus of Trump’s administration and some EU leaders.

A Spanish flag flies by the Christopher Columbus monument in Madrid. On Tuesday, Spain’s left-wing government approved a decree to legalise thousands of undocumented migrants. Photo: AFP
Wellness

Skydiving? It’s just another day for these retirement home residents

From skydiving to gardening, VR experiences offered to residents of US retirement homes are having positive effects on their quality of life.

Wellness

When dementia steals the right words, the ‘wrong’ ones speak volumes

Experts say dementia patients often lose the ability to communicate, but the metaphors they use can help carers better understand them.

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