Megatrends: The World's Aging Population
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China is mulling changes to its one-child policy with government advisory bodies drafting proposals in the face of a rapidly aging society.
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There is a yawning gap between what’s currently in state pension coffers in Asia and what’s needed to cover the elderly in retirement.
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As Silver Economy Booms, Retirement Homes Spring UpBy: Neerja Pawha Jetley | CNBC Contributor
The elderly from Mumbai to Shanghai are adapting to a life on their own fueling a demand for retirement homes.
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How Marketers Can Get the Rich Elderly to SpendBy: Michael Pavone | CEO, Varsity and CNBC-YPO Chief Executive Network Member
The "Mature" market accounts for the majority of America's wealth and here is how companies can tap into it.
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Governments in Asia are stepping in to organize matchmaking events in a desperate attempt to stem falling birth rates.
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Can Japan’s Elderly Become Its Growth Engine?By: Dhara Ranasinghe | Senior Writer, CNBC Asia Pacific
There is a silver lining to Japan’s aging problem - the country’s elderly have emerged as big spenders, even as others tighten their purse strings.
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Asia Caught Off Guard by Its Aging PopulationBy: Frederic Neumann, CNBC Contributor | Managing Director, HSBC
Asia's populations are graying very rapidly and the continent looks ill-prepared to face the challenges, writes an expert.
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China's Aging Population Threatens Its Manufacturing MightBy: Deirdre Wang Morris, Producer and Reporter, CNBC Asia Pacific
China, the manufacturing hub of the world, is under threat of losing that title as its population ages fast leading to a huge labor shortfall.
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Its youthful population that gives it a competitive edge over regional peers China and Japan and setting it apart from countries across the world.
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Aging Populations Mean Big Opportunities in Health Care ITBy: Rizwan Koita | CEO, CitiusTech and CNBC-YPO Chief Executive Network Member
As the world ages, managing healthcare quality and costs is becoming increasingly important. That's where information technology comes in.
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Back in the 1990's, Mark Bouris shook up the mortgage market in Australia and now, he wants to take on the big banks. CNBC's Oriel Morrison speaks to the current Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management to discover his game plan.
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One in six people worldwide can't get water to drink, and this problem shows no signs of abating. But one company is trying to improve the situation by recycling. CNBC's Chloe Cho spoke to Olivia Lum, Executive Chairman & Group CEO, Hyflux to find out more.
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Companies the world over may be trying to cash in on the growth in China's middle class, but they'll have to fight increasing competition from upcoming domestic brands. CNBC's Eunice Yoon finds out more.
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Health care costs, especially in drug development remains high despite advancements in medicine. But as Taher Abbasi, CEO of Cellworks tells CNBC's Martin Soong, that is all set to change with innovation.
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Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors at the Mahindra Group talks about the challenges and opportunities in India's electric vehicle space.
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Dr. Devi Shetty tells CNBC's Lisa Oake how he's making radical moves in India's health care industry. He aims to make costly heart surgeries more affordable through higher volumes.
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We've come up with a list of countries with the starkest gap between the number of old and the number of young. Find out which countries have the biggest gap between old and young.
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Asia, home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies, is also aging fast. The region is undergoing a major demographic change that presents both challenges and opportunities.