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[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

Studies suggest social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate reached a record low in 2024, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman.
Mon Dec 30 2024
China calls on universities to provide 'love education'

China calls on universities to provide 'love education'

Beijing has been promoting various measures to try to make having children more attractive to young couples.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case

Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.
Thu Nov 14 2024
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation

Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation

South Korea plans to launch a new govt ministry dedicated to demographic challenges after years of incentives failed to ease baby crisis.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall

Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall

With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis

S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis

South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock

South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock

In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls

Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls

Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth

S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth

It is the first time for a South Korean company to give such a high fertility incentive in cash to its workers.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025