China's biggest online travel agency to pay employees to have kids
Trip.com Group says it will pay a parental cash subsidy of 10,000 yuan annually for five years for every child born to its employees worldwide.
Lacking health workers, Germany taps robots for elder care
Europe's most populous country is itself one of the world's most rapidly ageing societies.
Health experts warn of Parkinson's 'pandemic'
While the disease usually afflicts the elderly, genetic factors can also play a role, especially in younger patients.
As workers age, robots take on more jobs, says study
The research shows age alone accounts for 35% of the variation between countries in their adoption of robots, with those having older workers far more likely to adopt the machines.
Post-Covid era to see more seniors in need of care?
An ageing population coupled with the incidence of high-risk diseases and their children's return to a normal life at the office may mean a greater demand for such services.
Couples in China now allowed 3 children
This follows a census showing that the country's population is rapidly ageing.
Malaysia to become an ageing nation by 2030, says minister
Minister Rina Harun says the country is expected to have 5.3 million senior citizens by 2030.
