From healthcare systems to labour policies, an ageing population can totally change the way a society works. 

Coming on the back of Japan's 'last-chance' efforts to curb population decline, as touted by Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida - Gretchen Donehower, Demographer from the Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley weighs in on the challenges behind dealing with an ageing population, with Japan's case in focus, and whether that can be turned into an economic advantage. 

Presented by: Ryan Huang

This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

From healthcare systems to labour policies, an ageing population can totally change the way a society works. 
Coming on the back of Japan's 'last-chance' efforts to curb population decline, as touted by Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida - Gretchen Donehower, Demographer from the Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley weighs in on the challenges behind dealing with an ageing population, with Japan's case in focus, and whether that can be turned into an economic advantage. 
Presented by: Ryan Huang
This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)

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Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.