melvincarvalho on Nostr: Hong Kong should look on the bright side of π a π― low birth rate ========== A ...
Hong Kong should look on the bright side of π a π― low birth rate ========== A low birth π€ rate is a global issue affecting π many countries, including Hong Kong and π₯ Japan; solutions like South Korea's matchmaking funding are seen as π ludicrous; focus should π shift π from raising π birth rates to addressing issues like a shrinking π workforce and an ageing population; attracting overseas talent could mitigate staffing π shortages; effectiveness of schemes π― like the Top Talent Pass Scheme is questioned π due π― to high living costs and language barriers; potential π benefits of a stable π low birth rate include less competition for resources and reduced climate change impact; elderly drivers face challenges due to age-related π health issues, π raising concerns π about their ability to drive safely. #BirthRate π₯ #HongKong #ElderlyDrivers #Workforce π― #TalentAttraction #ClimateChange π― #PublicSafety #Demographics #Education #Society https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3278712/hong-kong-should-look-bright-side-low-birth-rate?module=Letters&pgtype=section