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Dying and dignity
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/01/2019
» In rapidly ageing Asian countries, a growing number of people are starting to worry about what their old age will be like. Medical advances may make it possible for us to live to 100, but what if the last decades of life are filled with infirmity, pain and suffering?
Showing our age
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 12/03/2018
» The Asia-Pacific region is "ageing at an unprecedented pace", with developing facing bigger ageing challenges than developed ones, the United Nations has warned. Given their limited healthcare and pension budgets, developing countries in particular need to look for more innovative ways to improve the quality of life of their senior citizens. Tapping new technology could be part of the solution.
Better to give ...
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/07/2017
» Asians are generous by nature when it comes to donating to worthy causes. Religious giving is mostly informal but is often the starting point for philanthropy on a broader scale in Taiwan, China, India, Myanmar, Singapore and other countries.
Cutting-edge collaboration
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/05/2017
» Imagine a world without rare genetic diseases, where parents do not have to decide the fate of an unborn child with an anomaly in its DNA code. Imagine being able to replace damaged organs with cells that can be engineered into any type of missing body part.
Higher-tech Health
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/05/2017
» Advances in healthcare technology have resulted in millions of people living longer, but the growing number of elderly people is also testing the limits of the system. Overcrowded hospitals, long waits for specialist treatment, a limited number of caregivers and high cost of essential medications are facts of life in many countries.
Global economy more fragile with few growth drivers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/10/2016
» The prolonged global slowdown in overall growth and trade is expected to persist if all parties do not work toward a solution together, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has warned.