Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Hong Kong’s Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing has announced dozens of measures to promote the “silver economy” and address the needs of the city’s ageing population. These cover five main areas: boosting consumption, developing tailor-made products, promoting quality assurance of “silver” products, strengthening financial and insurance protection, and encouraging older residents to re-enter the…

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Milan and Como in spring: History, fashion, and more

Some Italian cities feel like they’ve been beautifully embalmed – preserved to be admired by the tourists who consume the gelatos, Aperol spritzes, refrigerator magnets, and rainbow-hued leather goods that support the local economies. Milan, on the other hand, is a working city – and the wealthiest one in Italy. It’s the home of…

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