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Aging

Opinion & Features

A great wealth transfer is happening in China

Artificial intelligence today is in the early scaling phase. But signs of wider usage are emerging, especially in the areas of healthcare and housing.
Wealth & Investing

The sweet spots for investors are where AI and ageing trends intersect

Of course, there are parents who expect nothing from their children, and there are those who do have expectations, especially when their children are mature and working.
Opinion & Features
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Give willingly, not out of duty

The explosion in screen time among the older set – including the 60-somethings already familiar with digital technology – is happening because, as they enter retirement, time spent on smart devices is rising.
Opinion & Features

Meet the real screen addicts: the elderly

On average, the 27 EU members’ ageing-related costs will rise by just over 1% of gross domestic product over the next 45 years, a Breugel report shows.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Europe’s ageing burden far less than in the US or China

ST20240825-202447600877-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Elderly men and women crossing Victoria Street towards Bugis Street under a light drizzle on Aug 25, 2024. Can be used for stories on old age, elderly, money, CPF, budget, healthcare, health, population, ageing and home. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Silver linings: Unlocking the potential strengths in an ageing society

Retirement offers the freedom to explore new passions and interests.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Moving beyond titles and positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and embracing a post-career life

The first consequence of a declining population is a rapidly aging demographic with fewer workers and a higher proportion of people above retirement age.
Wealth
INSIGHTS FROM CFA SOCIETY SINGAPORE

As populations age, pension reforms become urgent

The wealth of Korea’s new retirees is at an all-time high, thanks to careers that overlapped with the country’s economic boom years.
International

Fast-ageing South Korea sees money in luxury retirement homes

Joe Biden's historic but necessary decision to stand down should force us all to confront the societal problem of aging that goes well beyond just him.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Ageing is a far bigger market issue than just Biden

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