Robots could deliver home-care to aging populations

TORONTO: “My name is Casper, an interactive, personal robot.” That’s the greeting from the machine… read more

Demolition work begins at Sagamihara care home

SAGAMIHARA: Work began Monday to demolish the Tsukui Yamayuri En care home facility in Sagamihara,… read more

Investors warming to impact investing but regulations slowing progress

BEIJING: Chinese investors are showing increasing interest in start-ups with innovations that tackle energy consumption,… read more

Palliative care system gives little comfort to dying

BEIJING: In 1960, the average life expectancy in China was just 43.4 years. By 2015,… read more