demographics

As the proportion of older people grows, we would expect to see a drag on price-to-earnings ratios and equity valuations

Facing this great challenge, China might cast aside some of their current policy inhibitions

SINGAPORE (July 11): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is working with the financial industry to create a healthy investment ecosystem and achieve three objectives.

SINGAPORE (Dec 6): Singapore will reach a critical demographic crossroads next year, says UOB Research.

TOKYO (July 10): While the latest data shows that the number of Japanese shrank by a record in 2016, the demographic picture isn’t quite so bleak when you include the growing ranks of foreigners.

SINGAPORE (June 22): Here are four key Asian demographic dynamics that could impact Asian equities in the coming years, according to a recent report by CIMB.

MUMBAI (May 30): Japan and Germany may be sitting on a ticking demographic time bomb where aging populations begin to drag down economic growth. Good thing they’re also prime candidates for robot revolutions.

(May 5): For a vivid illustration of why demographics matter so much for economic growth, take a look at the diverging trends in Asia.