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Dating
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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.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
China's population
Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound
13 Feb 2026 - 10:20AM
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China's ageing population
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Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity
13 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:14AM
Hong Kong politics
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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.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:20AM
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.
11 Feb 2026 - 12:13PM
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China society
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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.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
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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.
9 Feb 2026 - 4:14PM
Hong Kong population
Opinion
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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.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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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.
10 Feb 2026 - 10:54AM
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.
5 Feb 2026 - 1:48PM
China economy
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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.
3 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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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.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:32PM
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.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
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.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:53PM
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.
27 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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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.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong society
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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
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Hong Kong’s daunting task is to become a baby-friendly city
With incentives and support measures failing to reverse the low birth trend, Hong Kong must directly address the fundamental causes.
25 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes
Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.
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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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
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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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