Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status
“Malaysia’s population is estimated to reach 34.4 million in 2026, up from 34.2 million last year, while 12 states have […]
Marshall Islands launches first universal basic income scheme to stop outward migration
“The programme, expected to cost about $US30 million annually, will not cost Marshallese taxpayers and is covered by a trust
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Demographics, Digital economy, Indo-Pacific News, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific IslandsLaos Plans to Send 17,000 Workers to South Korea in 2026
“According to latest state media reports, the government aim to to scale up one of its most significant labor migration
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Demographics, Indo-Pacific News, Laos, South KoreaNurses beyond borders: The Philippine dilemma – wanted worldwide, needed at home
Entry-level nurses in public hospitals earn around 40,000 pesos (US$700) a month, while overseas positions can offer several times that
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Demographics, Economics, Indo-Pacific News, PhilippinesOverseas Filipino Remittances and the Philippine Economy: Time for a Rethink
“In 2024, OF remittances amounted to an all-time high of US$38.34 billion. Mainly in the form of direct bank transfers,
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Demographics, Economics, Indo-Pacific News, PhilippinesPolitical parties are getting serious about Thailand’s lack of babies problem with new policies unveiled
“The total fertility rate in Thailand has fallen from 6.4 births per woman in 1964 to 1.46 in 2023. Current
How Youth Unemployment Has Changed Chinese Society
The 19 Percent Revisited: How Youth Unemployment Has Changed Chinese Society Asia Society Policy Institute “Aside from record numbers of
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China, Demographics, Indo-Pacific NewsThailand quickly becoming an ultra-aged society
Thailand is quickly becoming an ultra-aged society: Study The Straits Times “The agency’s [Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency] 2025
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Demographics, Indo-Pacific News, ThailandVietnam’s Demographic Decline and Foreign Policy
Why Vietnam’s Demographic Decline Will Reinforce Its Non-Aligned Foreign Policy The Diplomat “Demographic decline is causing multiple headaches for Vietnamese
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Defense news, Demographics, Indo-Pacific News, VietnamIndia’s opposition protest electoral roll revision
India’s opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision The Associated Press “India’s opposition accuses the Election Commission of
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Demographics, India, Indo-Pacific NewsSouth Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in six years
South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in six years as male population drops Reuters “South Korea’s military shrank by
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Defense news, Demographics, Indo-Pacific News, South KoreaVietnam: Health minister warns of record-low fertility rate
Vietnam: Health minister warns of record-low fertility rate VietnamNet Global “Health Minister Dao Hong Lan issued a grave warning on
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