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America's 'new' China narrative hits the stands
Oped, Published on 24/08/2023
» Three recent articles in The New York Times have signalled a "new" narrative about China. Only weeks ago, China was America's fearsome "peer competitor" on the world stage. But now, we are told, it is a wounded dragon. Once a threat by dint of its inexorable rise, now it poses a threat because it is in decline.
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Making change via K-Pop and Thai-Y
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 04/05/2022
» K-Pop and artistic ripples through films and other forms of entertainment from South Korea have been conquering the world in recent years, as part of soft power and smart power.
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Welcoming more kids not enough
News, Curtis S Chin, Published on 29/12/2015
» As the year comes to a close, it's worth taking a look back at one of China's major policy decisions in its efforts to address a slowing economy and a growing demographic challenge.
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Implications of an ageing population
Oped, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/04/2024
» Thailand is racing to both revive -- and renovate -- the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling and greying population.
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Sweat it out for good health
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/09/2022
» In two years' time, baby boomers born in 1964 will turn 60. I happen to be one of the last born in the boomer years counting down to retirement in the Year of the Rabbit.
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Ageing population poses development challenges
News, Ulrich Zachau, Published on 14/01/2016
» Asian societies are ageing, and Thailand is ageing rapidly. Already over 10% of the Thai population, or more than 7 million people, are 65 years old or older. By 2040, a projected 17 million Thais above 65 years of age will account for more than a quarter of the population. Together with China, Thailand already has the highest share of elderly people of any developing country in East Asia and the Pacific, and it is expected to have the highest elderly share by 2040. A recent World Bank report, "Live Long and Prosper: Ageing in East Asia and Pacific", discusses ageing in Asia and how countries can address the resulting challenges, and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
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Caring for the Kingdom's ageing population
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 07/05/2012
» Thailand is an ageing society. I'm already counting down the years to retirement, and I'm the baby in the family! My wonderful mother is 95 and still going strong. Her cholesterol level is lower than mine, and the only thing wrong with her physically is her hearing. She won't consider a hearing aid because there's nothing she wants to hear, she says.
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Woefully unready for ageing population
News, Published on 14/12/2014
» Last week, tens of thousands of elderly people lined up to subscribe to the social security scheme before the deadline ended on Monday.
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Win-win in Bang Saen
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/09/2019
» A recent article on Thailand's Bang Saen seaside town undergoing a major makeover to accommodate an ageing society put a smile on my face as the reality of reaching the day I become a senior citizen fast approaches.
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Retirement plans risk hurting young
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 11/04/2018
» The proposed raising of the retirement age for state officials from 60 to 63 requires prudent consideration and implementation.
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