Japan Women and Technology
That was made apparent to me on a recent visit to Tokyo, where gray-haired individuals far outnumbered children in the streets. But the hustle and bustle also revealed that Japan does not accept that its aging population means its economic prospects must diminish. On the contrary, Japan is harnessing two of its assets — one long underutilized and the other a long-standing source of strength — to support continued economic expansion. Japan certainly faces demographic challenges. It is already the oldest country in the world, as measured by both the median age of the population (46.3 years) and the share of the population aged 65 years or more (26 percent). That compares to just 40.4 years and 17 percent, respectively, among all high-income countries. And Japan’s birthrate and inward immigration rate are low—as a result, the population is not only aging but shrinking. Japan’s working-age population peaked more than 20…
Why Are You Still With Him?
Recently, I hooked up with my friend Muna, who is into a bad relationship, and when we got talking she went off about how…
7 HABITS THAT CAN IMPROVE A WOMAN’S CONFIDENCE
There are daily habits that could definitely help you crack the code of feeling more comfortable in your own skin. You don’t need to…
Women Find Hope amid Rohingya Refugee Camp Dangers
Camp administrators are working to combat abuse, violence, and exploitation of women in Rohingya refugee camp. Dressed in a safari vest, cargo pants, and…
UN Renews Push to Abolish Female Genital Mutilation
On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the United Nations is calling for the eradication of the traditional practice, which…
Luiza Helena Trajano: Transforming retail business in South America
Born October 09, 1951, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Luiza Helena Trajano is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Magazine Luiza; one of the…
Sibongile Sambo: Setting the Pace beyond the Limits on African Skies
Sibongile Sambo, the undeterred queen of aviation was born in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa, in 1974. South Africa. She showed an interest in aircraft…
Handling the Most Crucial Sources of Stress
Researchers in the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) study the ways in which the immune system and the nervous system communicate with each other and…
FGM: The Silent Deterrent to SDG
Women cannot be empowered when stifled by pain, physical, emotion or psychological trauma. An action that impedes on women empowerment hinders the process of…
Standing in the Gap: The Story of an Indian Humanitarian
A life of success is not termed an achievement until impact is made. Impact is to meet the needs of others directly or indirectly,…
Seven Business Lessons to Learn from Motherhood
Mothers around the world make priceless contributions to our lives, oftentimes while balancing the demands of their career and the family. That’s why a…
Teresita Sy-Coson: An Amazon in Asian Banking
Teresita Sy-coson is a Filipina businesswoman, and Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), one of the Philippines’ largest publicly traded holding companies. Sy-coson’s…
