In recent decades, the field of education has encountered a range of challenges. These challenges encompass the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution, transformations in the work landscape, shifting demographics, and the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, these issues have intensified a persistent learning crisis. There are also new demands for education, such … Education: Looking Back, Moving Forward
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has emerged as a critical regional organisation, which is key in fostering cooperation, stability, and economic growth among its Member States.
An ageing population presents a multi-faceted and complex challenge with profound implications. According to the United Nations, a country is “ageing” if more than 7 per cent of its population is aged 65 years and above, “aged” if it exceeds 14 per cent, and “super-aged” if it exceeds 21 per cent. Older people are more … Ageing Well in Singapore, Lessons for Southeast Asia
As ASEAN embarks towards post-2025, conversations on what is next and what is needed for ASEAN in the next 25 years and beyond, have already started. We also continue to ponder the age-old question, “What does it mean to be a part of ASEAN?”
Disaster health management (DHM) has emerged as a priority of ASEAN. Cluster 2 of the ASEAN Health Agenda focuses on strengthening regional cooperation and national capacity in preparedness for and response to health-related aspects of disasters, public health emergencies, and relevant crises.
The ASEAN region’s health challenges encompass a diverse range of risks. The convergence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), infectious diseases, climate change impacts, and other non-health factors paints a complex picture. NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory ailments, and diabetes, are already the leading causes of death in the region, accounting for 62 per … Better Health for Future Generations
Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant demographic shift. In just over a century, the percentage of people aged 601 and older will surge from 4.7% in 1950 to a quarter of the population by 2050
We often tell our youth that “the world is your oyster” as they embark towards their adult life, and they can do anything if they put their heart and mind into what they wish to achieve—from education choices, career aspirations, or to be at the cusp of other adventures yet to be determined.