Whenever I speak to policymakers or business leaders today, I notice an uncomfortable silence when the topic of demographics ...

A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.

T ourists in the bars of Tokyo are rejoicing. Visiting Japan was once a mightily expensive endeavour; now it is cheaper than ...

Among the many issues that helped propel Sanae Takaichi to power as Japan’s first female prime minister this fall, perhaps none is more politically charged or more important to Japan’s long-term ...

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Maintaining a single dietary practice for over 20 years could help 'slow down' ageing in the brain, new research reveals.

Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita ...

Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

As Malaysia looks toward the future, it faces a significant demographic shift that will reshape its societal landscape. By 2048, it is projected that one in seven Malaysians will be classified as ...

A wave of voluntary and early retirement programmes is on track to hit a four-year high. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Italy is facing a rapid rise in elderly care needs, but its long-term care system remains fragmented and heavily dependent on ...

Japan’s debt build-up began after the asset bubble burst in the early 90s. The policy response created a long debt cycle fuelling the yen carry trade that influenced global borrowing costs for years.