SINGAPORE: Singapore, known for its rapidly ageing population and the longest life expectancy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations , is witnessing a significant shift in the post-retirement work preferences of its senior citizens.
Singapore boasts an average life span of 83 years, making it the leader in life expectancy among ASEAN nations. This longevity has prompted a change in how older citizens approach their post-retirement years. In a survey of approximately 1,000 older individuals, Channel 8 found that the majority favour reducing their working hours, with nearly 40 per cent believing that a work schedule of 10 to 20 hours per week is the most suitable arrangement.
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