Govt urges changes to tap into silver economy

[RTHK] - 01/8/2025

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk has called for changes to cater to the city's ageing population, saying the rising number of elderly individuals offers “tremendous market potential. Cheuk is leading a working group on promoting the silver economy to address the growing needs of the elderly (…)



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