Retirement

Tackling workplace ageism is critical in super-aged Singapore, says expert

(From left) Professor Paulin Straughan, director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing at SMU, moderating a panel discussion with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development vice-dean Satoshi Shimizutani and Technische Universität Dresden rector Ursula Staudinger on Oct 20.

Celebrate longer life and harness the opportunities that come with it: Indranee

The life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents in 2025 was 83.9 years, among the world’s highest.

CPF maintains A grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up

The CPF was the first pension system in Asia to secure an A grade, with its overall score rising from 80.8 to 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index.

More than just sportswear: Retirees find second wind at Queensway Shopping Centre

(Clockwise from left) Stephen Fung, founder of Kalibak’s Kave, Maria Ismail, founder of Upthrift, Frank Chen, founder of Frank’s Leathersmith, and Pamela Chong, founder of Blueprint Principles.

Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks to the media following the CDU's Federal Executive Committee meeting in Berlin, Germany, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Thailand plans early retirement programme to reduce number of civil servants

As at June 2023, Thailand had as many as 1.68 million civil servants.

The New Age

When it comes to work, 60 is the new 40: Seniors are still clocking in, not cashing out

Mandai Wildlife Group assistant manager for horticulture Said Mohamed spent 44 years working with plants and has both their native and biological names at his green fingertips.

The New Age

Seniors in Singapore are flipping the script on retirement

Mandai Wildlife Group assistant manager for horticulture Said Mohamed spent 44 years working with plants and has both their native and biological names at his green fingertips.

World Cup winner Pedro calls time on 20-year career

Jun 7, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Spain midfielder Pedro Rodriguez (11) receives a pass in front of El Salvador forward Andres Flores (14) in the first half at FedEx Field. Spain won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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