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Businesses are adapt to Vietnam's demographic shifts
17-09-2024 17:43
Businesses need to urged to adjust their strategies as the country enters a period of an ageing population in the next 10-15 years, according to a survey released on September 16.
Ho Chi Minh City faces rapidly ageing population with 12.5 per cent over 60
12-07-2024 10:09
Low birth and death rates, coupled with increased life expectancy, have accelerated Ho Chi Minh City's progression into an ageing population, with those over 60 years old accounting for 12.5 per cent of its citizens.
Vietnam's swiftly aging population prompts strategic government initiatives
03-05-2024 11:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) disclosed on May 2 that developing nations in the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam, are inadequately prepared to secure the welfare of their swiftly ageing populations.
Retirement age set to be increased
24-05-2018 08:00
Under the pressure of a rapidly aging population and dwindling social welfare funds, Vietnam is planning to raise the existing retirement ages for both men and women to mitigate the economic impacts of these issues.
Aging population: Opportunities and challenges to APEC economies
14-11-2017 11:04
Demographic changes and the rapidly-growing aging population are among the key contents on the APEC 2017 agenda.
Việt Nam prepares to support aging population
09-09-2017 09:21
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Việt Nam is among the countries with the fastest aging rate in the world. This phenomenon has widespread and long-term impacts on the country, requiring comprehensive proactive policies for the elderly.
Abbott blesses health market
30-07-2013 10:55
Vietnam’s aging population and wider issues of malnutrition have indicated a greater need for nutritional supplements.
Golden population structure and financial pressure in an aging society
10-06-2021 17:31
One of the 10 countries with the fastest ageing population in the world, Vietnam has an estimated 30 years within the “golden population structure” period, considerably shorter than many neighbouring countries. The rapid ageing rate and the low ratio of independent seniority are expected to entail pressures and burdens on social security.
Functional food to improve health and aging
23-11-2018 10:34
On November 22, 2018, the Vietnam Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Association of Functional Food organised the second International Scientific Conference on Functional Food.
Pressures from aging people may lead UNIQLO targeting Vietnam
29-10-2019 17:40
The increasing number of elderly people, as well as the shrinking young population in Japan, may be the main reasons pushing fast-fashion brand UNIQLO to look into other markets, including Vietnam.
APEC looks to boost dynamic, healthy aging for sustainable growth
16-08-2017 12:30
Representatives of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies discussed investment in dynamic and healthy aging for sustainable growth at a multilateral forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.
Canada teen discovers tree pulp has anti-aging benefits
09-05-2012 08:23
A Singapore-born teenager who recently moved to Canada won a national science award Tuesday for her groundbreaking work on the anti-aging properties of tree pulp, officials said.
HelpAge International in Vietnam wins Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
27-07-2020 18:01
HelpAge International in Vietnam has become one of the three exceptional organisations winning the grand prize of the Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI) award.
Bayer, NUS Enterprise launch Healthy Hearts, Healthy Aging Asia-Pacific Report
03-07-2019 18:04
Bayer in partnership with NUS Enterprise, launched the Healthy Hearts, Healthy Aging Asia-Pacific Report to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration in embracing innovative therapies and technologies for the long-term prevention of stroke, heart attacks, and other serious cardiovascular events.
Time ticks on population advantage
24-10-2024 15:55
Japan is encouraging Vietnam to capitalise on its golden population period and enhance the development of supporting industries to attract more foreign investors.
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