Are you ready for 100?

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In 1990, there were 50 centenarians in Singapore, By 2015, that number had multiplied to 1,100 and continues to grow. As life expectancy rises, the ability to live long and well is increasing linked to a number of lifestyle factors. Commissioned by Prudential Singapore, The EIU surveyed more than 1,200 Singaporean residents on their preparedness for longevity. How ready are they to live to 100?

Weekly Digest   Issue #39         Ready for 100   In 1990 there were 50 centenarians in Singapore. By 2015 that number had multiplied to 1,100, and continues to grow. As life expectancy rises, the ability to live long and well is increasingly linked to a number of lifestyle factors. Commissioned by Prudential Singapore, The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed more than 1,200 Singaporean residents on their preparedness for longevity. How ready are they to live to 100?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →

Energy A brighter future   Two out of three respondents say that they are investigating ways of increasing the amount of electricity they self-generate. Is the rising wholesale cost of electricity in the UK driving businesses to self-generation?   DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC → Financial Services How ready is treasury   Treasury must evolve in terms of upgrading skills and embracing new technologies. Watch Johan Bergqvist, vice-president of treasury at Spotify, talk about this.   WATCH INTERVIEW →       FROM THE ECONOMIST       #MeToo, one year on   A movement sparked by an alleged rapist could be the most powerful force for equality since women’s suffrage           Modern-day alchemy   Businesses are trying to reduce, reuse and recycle             UPCOMING EVENTS       Join The Economist Events’ Longevity Summit on September 27th in Singapore with more than 160 Asian business leaders, political decision-makers and healthcare entrepreneurs to discuss how best to engage Asia’s over-60 population in the productive economy and how stakeholders can foster healthier, longer-living societies. Quote EIU/DC to save 30% on standard rate ticket.

 

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