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Ageing

Finding Joy

For three hours, my hands were busy. No spreadsheet was involved

The author, Santos, went to a cheeseboard making class at Tombalek, a beautiful local woodcraft studio.
The author, Santos, went to a cheeseboard making class at Tombalek, a beautiful local woodcraft studio.

Tidy shelves and neater homes? What I got wrong about decluttering

Decluttering is, ultimately, an act of love, says the writer. By making those decisions ourselves, we spare children and loved ones uncertainty and grief.
Decluttering is, ultimately, an act of love, says the writer. By making those decisions ourselves, we spare children and loved ones uncertainty and grief.

Taiwan becomes ‘super-aged society’ in 2025, data shows

There were 4,673,155 people aged 65 or older in Taiwan in 2025, or 20.06 per cent of the population, according to the interior ministry.
There were 4,673,155 people aged 65 or older in Taiwan in 2025, or 20.06 per cent of the population, according to the interior ministry.

Is South Korea ready for an era of ageing drivers?

As South Korea’s population ages, the number of elderly drivers has increased rapidly.
As South Korea’s population ages, the number of elderly drivers has increased rapidly.

Forum: When help is just around the corner for lost seniors – at a minimart

Drone-flying lessons, Nintendo games at new active ageing centre for Boon Lay residents

Education Minister Desmond Lee in the recreation room gaming with Mdm lim Chui Hua, 72, at Active Ageing Centre (AAC) at Boon Lay on Jan 3.
Education Minister Desmond Lee in the recreation room gaming with Mdm lim Chui Hua, 72, at Active Ageing Centre (AAC) at Boon Lay on Jan 3.

After mystery health scare, Gurmit Singh wants to live to 100

Actor and host Gurmit Singh is undergoing a DNA-guided wellness programme following a health scare.
Actor and host Gurmit Singh is undergoing a DNA-guided wellness programme following a health scare.

Why aren’t we talking more about friendship?

Making friends is easier early in life but nurturing friendship over the years takes commitment, says the writer.
Making friends is easier early in life but nurturing friendship over the years takes commitment, says the writer.

Vietnam’s population to peak around 2059 as ageing accelerates

Vietnam’s population is expected to grow for several decades before peaking around mid-century.
Vietnam’s population is expected to grow for several decades before peaking around mid-century.

REM sleep: The kind of rest essential for a healthy brain

Two particular phases of sleep in one's nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health.
Two particular phases of sleep in one's nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.