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A group of elderly people gather to swim. Research increasingly shows that dementia is anything but inevitable and that we have more control over the risks than once believed. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.

John Lee policy address 2026

Foreign carer scheme may drive up wages, leave poor without help, employers warn

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Hong Kong society

Foreign carers for elderly to get 10 to 20% more pay than current helpers

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support.

Students in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Edmond So
Kids have graduation photos at West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Nora Tam
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s HK$30,000 bonus for second child among 11 new measures to boost births

‘The current-term government has shifted from a non-interventionist approach to actively promoting fertility,’ city leader John Lee says.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong launching pilot scheme to bring in foreign carers for the elderly

Chief Executive John Lee says in policy address that the government will admit carers under a scheme modelled on domestic helper regime.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s HK$500b silver economy by 2034 offers ‘ocean’ of prospects: Paul Chan

Finance chief urges elderly care industry to employ AI and robotics technology, while exploring what bay area has to offer.

Visitors attend a gerontechnology event at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. Photo: Edward Wong
A visitor checks out healthcare equipment at an exhibition event in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
South Korea

South Korea’s ‘grey digital divide’ leaves seniors pleading for help

From baseball tickets to hailing taxis, rapid tech adoption has left 80 per cent of elderly South Koreans isolated from everyday services.

Hong Kong society

Can Hong Kong fix its triple whammy: ageing society, low births and job losses?

Experts say this week’s policy address should go beyond welfare provision, offering strategy for job creation and upskilling the workforce.

Trending in China

Chinese man, 106, embraces ‘reverse schedule’, named ‘model couple’ with wife

Regarding his remarkable longevity, Wang cites a positive outlook on life, strong family values, and an enduring passion for work and learning.

A 106-year-old man has captured the hearts of many in China with his unconventional “reverse schedule” lifestyle, gaining widespread attention for his unique habits. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
Hong Kong population

Opinion | Hong Kong must plan for the population it wants to have

As the population ages, becomes more mobile and welcomes more non-locals, data-based planning is needed to inform and improve urban planning.

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Pedestrians in Central, Hong Kong, on August 15, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Japan

Opinion | A tension lies at the heart of Japan’s foreign labour policy

As Japan raises fees for residence permits and tightens the requirements for permanent residency, the effect on long-term settlement warrants attention.

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Thailand

Need a gym partner or shopping bestie? In Thailand, you can rent one

A new kind of gig economy booms in an increasingly solo society, offering companionship for photoshoots, travel and fitness.

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China's population

In Focus | China’s elderly need long-term care. Will a new insurance scheme provide it?

The central government has announced plans to provide nationwide coverage by 2028, but uneven regional development is a major hurdle.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Older, wiser and happier? What happens when seniors take the stage in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival will feature more than 40 performances highlighting the healing power of the arts for the elderly.

Lucy Siu (left), 76, a retired university lecturer, and Bobby Chow, 67, a former TV actor and retired businessman, are pictured at the launch ceremony of the second Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival, in which they are both taking part, at Lok Fu Place on August 6, 2026. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?

Medical practitioners and fitness experts say wearable tech could support personalised, proactive healthcare as adoption hits 63 per cent among Hongkongers.

Hong Kong society

Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s how

Siddharth Chatterjee, former UN resident coordinator in China, outlines proposals to help Hong Kong earn ‘Child Friendly City’ status.

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China's population

China needs 600% child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis: scholars

China’s fertility rate could soon fall to world’s lowest unless action is taken, as current subsidies are ‘a drop in the bucket’, scholars warn.

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Children enrolled in a daycare programme learn a cheer routine at an activity centre in Zhaotong city, Yunnan province, earlier this month. Zhaotong has introduced free daycare for working parents needing workday childcare coverage. Under the plan, children are assisted with homework and participate in extracurricular activities. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Fix Hong Kong’s healthcare silos with link workers

Readers discuss bridging medical and social welfare, why Hong Kong must change, and an epic road trip.

Trending in China

Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity

Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion.

Wellness

Sex and intimacy change when a partner has dementia. How to manage it

Dementia often alters relationships beyond the sufferer’s urges. Experts share tips on dealing with this part of the condition few discuss.

Physical intimacy often reduces in couples where one partner has dementia, but it is an issue that is rarely spoken about. Experts advise on navigating natural urges and offering different forms of intimacy. Photo: Shutterstock
China's ageing population

Letters | Solution to Asia’s ageing workforce could be sitting at home retired

Readers discuss second-career pathways for older professionals, and why Indonesia and China should innovate together.

Elderly people enjoy the sunshine in a park in Shanghai. Chinese government departments are increasingly hiring retirees as society ages rapidly. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

How ballet helps these seniors keep their bodies – and brains – feeling young

Canny Chan, 68, and Mary Chan, 82, expected physical benefits when they took up ballet two years ago. The cognitive benefits were a surprise.

Japan

Greyest village in Japan turns to Peru sister city to plug worker shortage

Most of Nanmoku villagers are above 65 while Belen has a population of about 80,000, many of them young.

Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risks

Amid AI’s impact, slower population growth, regional integration and newly built homes, investment bank says property prices likely to remain flat.

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UBS predicts Hong Kong’s property market’s recovery will moderate both in property prices and rents during coming months due to four disrupting factors. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

In Focus | Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?

Experts say the double whammy of a rapidly ageing population and a widening wealth gap presents the city with its most pressing livelihood challenges.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Wellness

How well does your country support people with Alzheimer’s? New tool reveals

Alzheimer’s Disease International’s new AD Atlas highlights how countries diagnose, treat and support people with dementia.

Hong Kong society

Inside a paper coffin: how Hongkongers can prepare for the end of life

A 2025 study found Hongkongers lagged behind Singapore in death literacy, scoring 4.68 out of 10 on knowledge and preparedness for the end of life.

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