Could Tech Relieve Singapore's Aging Woes?
- Senior minister of state for health discusses tough choices
- Need to confront ‘politically sensitive’ financing, Chee says
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Singapore is embracing technology and focusing more on personal health, as an expected doubling of seniors over the next two decades forces the nation to confront politically sensitive decisions on financing and immigration.
While Singapore’s aging population is something to celebrate in reflecting longevity, it’s also forcing the city state to become more nimble in how it approaches the challenges, Chee Hong Tat, senior minister of state for health and communications and information, said in an interview Tuesday.