Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

SCMP · 2026-02-12
Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

Hong Kong stands at a definitive demographic crossroads. With one-third of our population projected to be over 65 by the 2040s, the city can either treat ageing as a fiscal burden or it can transform longevity into a sustainable growth engine. Drawing inspiration from Andrew Scott and Lynda Gratton’