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Here's how Asia can maintain growth, with an ever ageing population

People use wooden dumbbells during a health promotion event to mark Japan's "Respect for the Aged Day" at a temple in Tokyo's Sugamo district, an area popular among the Japanese elderly, September 15, 2014. The population aged over 65 in Japan reaches about 33 million, which is the highest number in the history meaning one out of every four people is 65 or older, according to the government survey. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH SPORT) - RTR467JR

Slowing productivity growth could compound Asia’s demographic problem. Image: REUTERS/Yuya Shino

Changyong Rhee
Director, Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund
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