Singapore: The country with one of the world’s lowest birth rate
BBC World News IMPACT, and BBC World Service – Singapore: The country with one of the world’s lowest birth rate, 3 September 2018 Watch the interview here
Why engaging old folk socially is important
Dr Yang Yi shared that a study on the China situation has shown that socially excluded elderly people are more likely to suffer cognitive impairment that can lead to dementia. She opined that the findings of this study have important implications for ageing countries in the region such as Singapore and encourages governments and societies …
Slender women and overweight men: Gender differences in South Korea
This was an article contribution by Dr Lee Yeonjin, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Changing Family cluster of the Asia Research Institute at National University of Singapore. Dr Lee discussed how the link between education and weight operates within the structure of gender relations in South Korea, where huge gender differences and inequalities have been observed …
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Active ageing starts from an emphasis on community’s enviornment
This was an article contribution by Dr Ko Pei-Chun, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Asia Research Institute at NUS, in which she wrote about China’s experience in fostering active ageing among its senior citizens. Lianhe Zaobao, pg 31, 1 October 2017
Commentary: IKEA’s month-long paternity leave a shining example to be followed
A commentary by Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, Research Cluster Leader at Asia Research Institute, and Director of the NUS Centre for Family and Population Research, on IKEA’s month-long paternity leave policy. She discussed the benefits of fathers taking time off to spend with their family and expressed hope that IKEA’s move will inspire other companies …
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A look at China’s left-behind children
This article contribution by Dr Hu Shu, ARI Research Fellow, is about the children who remain in rural areas in China when their parents go to work in the cities. Lianhe Zaobao Online, 3 September 2017
狮城博士:年轻人少食用燕窝需求未来或降低
(八打灵再也6日讯) 新加坡大学亚洲研究机构亚洲城市化研究员科诺利博士指出，随着年轻人减少食用燕窝，他估计未来燕窝需求可能会降低… Nanyang Siang Pau Online, Malaysia, 6 July 2017
Fathers as active caregivers
Prof Jean Yeung discussed the various factors affecting Asian fathers’ involvement as active caregivers. Lianhe Zaobao, 4 June 2017 Translation of the article by Dr Hu Shu, click here to view
Nuggets of Singapore history, from inscriptions
Prof Kenneth Dean and Dr Hue Guan Thye from the Department of Chinese Studies at NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have published two volumes called Chinese Epigraphy in Singapore, 1819–1911, which feature descriptions of Singapore’s temple iconography, art and cultural artefacts; explanations of rituals; and write-ups on their history. The Sunday Times, 20 November …
New work pass proposed for maids taking care of elderly
A team of researchers from the Asia Research Institute at NUS proposed a skills-based, tiered system of work pass for foreign maids who look after the elderly. The recommendation is a joint effort by Prof Brenda Yeoh, Research Leader at ARI’s Asian Migration Research Cluster and Dean of the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social …
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