20-Oct-15 By understanding how China’s demographic profile will change we can see the opportunities that may emerge in future years. Education is important as it influences not only the productivity of a worker but it also influences many aspects of society such as reducing the propensity to have more than one child, lifestyle choice and health. The challenge now is to reduce the differential between provinces. [image: Global Demographics]

17-Jun-15 By 2030, Japan's healthcare costs could be 20% of GDP, experts say. The ageing population and a preference for hospital treatment add to an already overburdened system. The government has been studying wellness, disease prevention, treatment and early detection programs and a recent 'Health Policy White Paper 2015' recommends 200 policies “likely to yield significant positive potential impact”. [image: InterNations]

03-Mar-15 Hong Kong will continue to increase healthcare spending. In the 2015-16 budget, allocation to the Hospital Authority will increase nearly 50%. Financial Secretary John Tsang said the growth of the elderly population will push up demand for healthcare. He said the government will carry out projects to provide an additional 2,000 beds. [image: Healthcare Innovation]

06-Feb-15 A conference to promote cooperation in healthcare between Vietnam and Japan was held in Hanoi in early February 2015. The Deputy Minister of Health said the conference was a good opportunity for Vietnam to learn from Japan’s experience in dealing with an ageing population. Vietnam’s population is quickly ageing and the proportion of elderly people will rise to 10.5% in a few years, making it one of the 10 most rapidly ageing countries. [image: VietnamPlus / VNA]

23-Jan-15 Vietnam’s Health Minister has said that the country’s healthcare system is failing to meet the demand for practitioners and medical facilities. The ageing population and emerging diseases such as Ebola and bird flu are also serious concerns. [image: Saigon]