Fewer cradles, more canes: East Asia's demographic reckoning

Fewer cradles, more canes: East Asia's demographic reckoning

East Asia faces an unprecedented demographic transformation that will reshape the region’s economic and social foundations within decades. From Seoul to Singapore, fertility rates have collapsed below replacement levels, creating aging societies with shrinking workforces and mounting care demands. While this crisis spans multiple countries, Japan provides the clearest window into both the challenges ahead […] The post Fewer cradles, more canes: …