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Elderly woman killed as summer storms bring down power poles
Elderly woman killed as summer storms bring down power poles
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
A 74-year-old woman was killed in Chainat after a storm toppled power poles, while the PEA rushed to restore electricity in affected areas.Malnutrition rates rising among older Singaporeans
Malnutrition rates rising among older Singaporeans
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
Poor nutrition among the elderly in Singapore is worrying, said doctors, given that the city-state's population is rapidly ageing – some 24 per cent of citizens are projected to be aged 65 or older by 2030.Private hospitals shift towards ‘beyond treatment’ services amid ageing society
Private hospitals shift towards ‘beyond treatment’ services amid ageing society
MONDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2025
Thailand is undergoing a major demographic transformation, with births falling below deaths and the nation officially entering an aged society — where more than 20% of the population is aged 60 and above. Nearly 50% of Thai elderly in debt with no savings
Nearly 50% of Thai elderly in debt with no savings
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
Thailand has entered a super-aged society, with projections showing that by 2040 one in three Thais will be elderly. Currently, the main sources of income for seniors are support from their children (35.7%), followed by employment (33.9%) and state allowances.Japan govt to step up heatstroke prevention for elderly
Japan govt to step up heatstroke prevention for elderly
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
Japan's Environment Ministry plans to step up efforts to prevent elderly people from suffering heatstroke indoors, including at home.Japan's elderly population down at 36.19 million
Japan's elderly population down at 36.19 million
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
The estimated number of people aged 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, falling by 50,000 from a year before, the internal affairs ministry said Sunday.Daihatsu launches new electric wheelchair for elderly people
Daihatsu launches new electric wheelchair for elderly people
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
Daihatsu Motor Co. put a new electric wheelchair for the elderly on sale on Monday.Out of main jobs by age 53, most older Koreans hope to work ― somewhere ― past 73
Out of main jobs by age 53, most older Koreans hope to work ― somewhere ― past 73
THURSDAY, AUGUST 07, 2025
As retirement expectations stretch well into the 70s, South Korea sees a record 10 million adults aged 55 to 79 in the labour forceThailand Eyes Economic Bonanza from Growing Elderly Population
Thailand Eyes Economic Bonanza from Growing Elderly Population
SUNDAY, JULY 06, 2025
A new report highlights a massive economic opportunity in catering to the needs of the country's rapidly expanding elderly population, identifying key sectors poised for significant growth and calling for policy shifts to harness their potentialThailand records over 50,000 new Covid-19 cases in one week
Thailand records over 50,000 new Covid-19 cases in one week
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
The Covid-19 situation in Thailand continues to be a cause for concern. Between May 18 and 24, a total of 52,917 new cases were reported, with four additional deaths.