People aged 65 and over surpass young children in historic global shift
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2026
A US Census Bureau report says the global share of older people will almost double by 2060, increasing pressure on healthcare, public finances and family care.
Japan records first increase in first-half births in 11 years
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Marriages rose and divorces declined in Japan in the first six months, while the gap between 778,982 deaths and births produced a natural decrease of 436,914.
Thai labour market faces skills mismatch as four job groups risk AI disruption
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
Thailand’s ageing society, study-job mismatch and weak digital skills are putting pressure on the labour market, while four major job groups face rising AI risks.
Immigration Bureau denies reports that 400,000 Israelis are staying in Thailand
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Immigration records show that around 31,892 Israeli nationals were in Thailand as of March 10, far below widely circulated claims that the figure had reached 400,000.
Hanoi to relocate over 860,000 residents out of the core area for the restructuring plan
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
According to the master plan, in the next 10 years, the city will relocate 200,000 residents from the Red River area, 200,000 from West Lake and surrounding areas, and 42,000 from several streets within Ring Road 3.
Preliminary Results of the 2025 Population and Housing Census: NSO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Thailand’s 2025 Population and Housing Census finds 70.3m residents and 26.3m households, with growth at a record-low 0.42% and average household size down to 2.5