Japan's economy is still under pressure. The country is still gripped by deflation and is facing the challenges of an ageing population.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11878314
Japan's ageing population and low birth rate are fuelling fears of a population slump over the coming years. To combat the problem the government is offering cash handouts to try and encourage couples to have more children.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8344295.stm
How will we all be able to afford our old age? The approach can vary greatly depending on where you live.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/impact_asia/8999151.stm
New research suggests Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire have seen a rise in the number of pensioners and an exodus of young people.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7759650.stm
The number of elderly people in the East of England is expected to increase dramatically over the next 20 years.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7706645.stm
Russia's ageing population
http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_4790000/newsid_4793300/4793335.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&nol_storyid=4793335&bbcws=1
Research has shown that free fertility treatments could have a big impact on reversing Europe's population decline. Sweden is offering incentives to encourage couples to have babies as it faces the prospect of a population crisis. Parents are given 380 days of maternity leave to make having children an easier option.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_4170000/newsid_4176900/4176961.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&nol_storyid=4176961&bbcws=1
