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Asia's aging population strains caregiver workforce amid migration

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Asia is facing a growing elderly population, creating a demand for caregivers that is straining the available workforce. Many caregivers from countries like the Philippines travel to places such as Malaysia to gain experience and certifications before seeking higher-paying opportunities in Japan, Canada, or Europe. This migration pattern leaves wealthier Asian economies competing for a diminishing pool of care workers, exacerbating the challenge of elder care in the region. AI

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Asia's aging population strains caregiver workforce amid migration

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Tan ·

    As Asia rapidly ages, who cares for the carers when they grow old?

    Bessie* left the Philippines for Malaysia more than a decade ago to care for other people’s children. She stayed to look after their parents instead. Certified as a carer, she now freelances around Kuala Lumpur’s Klang Valley, earning up to 25 ringgit (US$6) an hour for round-the…

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