World Economic Forum 2026: 'Ageing as an asset' panel discussion | Full

China is entering a new demographic era, with one of the world’s fastest-ageing populations reshaping its economic and social landscape. At the same time, advances in genetics, regenerative medicine and preventive health are deepening the understanding of ageing and healthy living. As science and policy evolve, what will it take to realise the full potential of longevity? CNA's Olivia Siong hosts a panel discussion on "Ageing as an Asset" at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China on Wednesday (Jun 24) with the following guest speakers: Chavalit Frederick Tsao Chairman, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group Kevin Strain President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Life Financial Inc. David Jacob Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Asia, Marsh Liu Qian Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wusawa Advisory, Inc (Video: World Economic Forum) 00:00 Common misconceptions about aging and longevity 03:26 Why retirement planning must change as people live longer 07:05 Rethinking retirement and the economic opportunity of ageing 10:39 Fertility, caregiving and the gender gap in ageing societies 23:41 China's ageing population, fertility challenges and the silver economy 31:47 AI, healthcare innovation and turning longevity into an opportunity Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms:   / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia