Global Population Crisis Deepens as Major Nations Face Historic Demographic Decline
China, Japan, and South Korea report alarming population declines amid plummeting birth rates and aging populations. With 63 countries already past peak population and 48 more expected to follow, governments scramble to address economic and social implications of this demographic transformation.
Tokyo Pioneers 4-Day Workweek to Boost Birth Rates and Work-Life Balance
Tokyo's metropolitan government announces a bold initiative to implement a four-day workweek for 160,000 city employees starting April 2025. The groundbreaking policy aims to combat Japan's record-low fertility rates and reform the country's demanding work culture.
Tokyo Pioneers 4-Day Workweek to Combat Demographic Crisis
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing a groundbreaking four-day workweek policy for government employees starting April, aiming to support working parents and address Japan's declining birth rates. The initiative represents a major shift from Japan's traditionally rigid work culture and could inspire nationwide workplace reforms.