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Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
Long life global trend: South Korean women lead at 90
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Longer life tied to universal access to healthcare & nutrition as in Korea, Japan & France, but not US in relative decline because it does not have universal access.
Civil servants to retire at 65
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2016
» With retired people rising from 17.5% now to 25.2% of population in 2030, later retirement will avoid future govt budget crisis. Spending at 3% of GDP now.
Older people work longer in rapidly ageing Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» Age 60 was traditionally the age when people stopped working & began life as the "elderly" cared for by children but this is changing quickly.
What's new in business news: February 2, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2015
» Fire destroys new Chinese tyre factory in Rayong, Tiffany ladyboy show turns to Chinese audience after Russians disappear & Greece rejects new EU-IMF loans as money runs out.
What's new in business news: August 8, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2014
» After disasters Malaysia Air struggling to survive so will restructure, Thai music industry goes digital with declining piracy & aging to slow global growth says Moody's.
What's new in business news: August 26, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2013
» Govt refuses to buy farmer's rubber at above market prices, elections and Greek debt dangers & rejected rice safe, FDA insists.
Jail for 1,860 Years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2013
» Policewoman fakes signature 372 times over 4 years, steals 394,639 baht from police pensions, 1,860 year sentence reduced to 50 years.
Fewer babies = later retirement?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2012
» In Japan with less young people to support the old & a society built around work retirement age increase welcomed but in Europe met with protests.
Pensions: Saving money for old age
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2012
» When older people stop work, children may not be there to help them, as in the past, so savings for retirement even more important now.