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Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on
With both Hong Kong and mainland China unlikely to be able to reverse the decline in birth rates, investing effectively in human capital is crucial.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong population
Editorial
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Hong Kong’s daunting task is to become a baby-friendly city
25 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes
23 Jan 2026 - 11:21PM
Science
A mother’s mind appears restored: might ultrasound be a cure for Alzheimer’s?
After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong society
Elon Musk’s mother reveals hopes, fears for future at Hong Kong fertility forum
Dietitian and model Maye Musk shares views at Global Fertility Crisis Forum, organised by Yuwa Population Research Institute.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:11PM
Wellness
He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top
Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:43PM
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Japan
Long and short of it: why Okinawa lost crown as Japan’s island of longevity
Okinawan men fell from first to 43rd while women slipped to 16th in the last life expectancy survey, a slide that is expected to continue.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:26AM
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China's population
Baby bust: China births plunge 17% in 2025 to historic low as population shrinks
With Beijing having accelerated family-support policies and childcare subsidies, analysts warn that structural reforms are vital to arrest the deepening slide.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:07PM
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Wellness
The hidden benefits of common vaccines, including reduced dementia, heart risks
Flu, RSV, shingles, Covid and other vaccines have ‘off-target’ benefits for older adults, making them ‘key tools’ for healthy ageing.
19 Jan 2026 - 12:44PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Opinion
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Why the US really wants Venezuela’s oil
To win the geopolitical contest, a country needs ample resources, a self-sustaining production system – and the backing of a wider economic bloc.
18 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement
Any long-term solution requires a re-imagination of retirement – beyond the outdated view of retirees as passive welfare recipients.
18 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say more unaccounted
Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs.
17 Jan 2026 - 11:21PM
China society
Outside In
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We are speeding towards a demography of loneliness
The swarming sociability of family life is fading as one-person households and lonely deaths rise. Coping with loneliness is now a life skill.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:04PM
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China society
Opinion
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Without pension reform, China is leaving its rural elderly out in the cold
What looks like a side-effect of ‘coal-to-gas’ heating programmes is really a structural issue: rural pensions are not enough to live on.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Trending in China
China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it
‘Entertaining’ phone app that flirts with taboo notion of death and cost US$140 to develop now valued at US$1.4 million.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:17PM
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Wellness
How mobility exercises can help you stay active and healthy as you age
Mobility exercises strengthen your muscles, increase your range of motion, and help you stay healthy in body and mind as you get older.
12 Jan 2026 - 7:45PM
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Wellness
Singaporean dementia study links Alzheimer’s to clogged ‘brain drains’
Blocked glymphatic channels, part of the brain’s waste-cleaning network, could be an early Alzheimer’s marker, Singaporean researchers find.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:55PM
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Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care
Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.
11 Jan 2026 - 10:38AM
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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
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Malaysia
Why surgery ‘not wise’ for Malaysia’s Mahathir after hip fall
The former PM’s son says surgery is not advised for his father’s hip injury due to advanced age, with recovery expected to take up to three weeks.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
Japan
Japan’s fix for a shrinking workforce? Corporate dating apps
Companies like Toyota are playing cupid, betting that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations.
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
Editorial
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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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Explainer
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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
Opinion
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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
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