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Japan aging population
High-Profile Pedestrian Fatalities Point Finger at Japan’s Aging Drivers
By Thisanka Siripala
A series of deadly car mishaps across Japan aims a spotlight at elderly drivers and inconsistent road safety policies.
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Japan's Robot Revolution in Senior Care
June 01, 2018
Japan's Robot Revolution in Senior Care
Being cared for by robots is becoming the method of choice among elderly residents.
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Japan's Robot Revolution in Senior Care
Japan’s Births and Marriages Spiral to Record Low
January 04, 2018
Japan’s Births and Marriages Spiral to Record Low
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged to address the issue of an aging society, but the data is not encouraging.
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Japan’s Births and Marriages Spiral to Record Low
How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense
June 28, 2017
How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense
With fewer and fewer young people to recruit, Japan's military will face staffing shortfalls.
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How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense
Japan's Migrant Worker Conundrum
November 15, 2016
Japan's Migrant Worker Conundrum
A look at the challenges faced by Chinese migrant workers in Japan's construction industry.
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Japan's Migrant Worker Conundrum
A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy
September 26, 2014
A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy
Abe touts his policy at the U.N., although its implementation will need to overcome cultural barriers.
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A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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