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01/11/2026

The Longevity Economy: A US$5.4 trillion opportunity by 2034. Are businesses ready?

Longevity is no longer just a healthcare conversation. It is becoming one of the major economic and societal shifts of our time.

A recent report by Bank of Singapore, 2026 Supertrends: The Longevity Economy, highlights some compelling numbers:

📊 US$3 trillion – Estimated size of the global longevity economy in 2025.

📊 US$5.4 trillion – Projected size by 2034, representing annual growth of approximately 6–7%.

📊 1 in 7 people – The proportion of the world’s population expected to be aged 65 or older by 2030, compared with approximately 1 in 11 in 2015.

📊 More than 1 in 5 Asians – Expected to be aged 65 or older by 2050.

📊 40% – Healthcare’s estimated share of the longevity economy, making it one of its biggest growth drivers.

But the opportunities extend well beyond healthcare.

Some key sectors set to be transformed include:

🔹 Healthcare & Preventive Medicine: Moving from treating illness to early detection, disease prevention and personalised healthcare.

🔹 AI & Robotics: Addressing workforce shortages, improving productivity and supporting ageing societies.

🔹 Nutrition & Wellness: Growing demand for functional nutrition, healthier food choices and solutions that support healthspan.

🔹 Travel & Hospitality: The emergence of longevity retreats, wellness tourism and experiences catering to people who want to remain active and healthy for longer.

🔹 Financial Services: Rethinking retirement planning, insurance, wealth management and financial security as people live longer.

Why is this particularly relevant to Singapore and Asia?

Singapore has already become a super-aged society, with 21.4% of its citizen population aged 65 and above in 2026. By 2035, this is expected to exceed 1 in 4 citizens.

This is not simply a demographic challenge. It represents a significant opportunity for businesses to rethink how they innovate, develop products and services, and engage with an ageing but increasingly active population.

I believe the bigger question is not just how we help people live longer, but how we help them remain healthier, productive, independent and fulfilled for longer.

The longevity economy will touch almost every industry. Those who recognise this shift early have an opportunity to shape what comes next.

An insightful report by Bank of Singapore and certainly worth a read.

https://www.bankofsingapore.com/research/2026-supertrends-the-longevity-economy.html

Given increased life expectancy and declining fertility, the longevity economy is poised to grow from USD 3 trillion in 2025 to USD 5.4 trillion by 2034 while unlocking significant global economic transformation.

24/10/2026

🌏 Asia’s Longevity Era: Are we ready for the 100-year life?

Asia’s ageing population is reshaping more than healthcare. It will influence how we work, invest, plan for retirement and live our lives.

The challenge isn’t simply to live longer. It’s to stay healthier, remain independent and maintain meaningful connections as we age.

For businesses, this shift also creates opportunities to rethink healthcare, preventive wellness, financial planning and services for a population living longer.

The question is: Are we preparing for longer lives, or preparing to live those lives well?

A thought-provoking read from the World Economic Forum:

🔗 https://www.weforum.org/stories/financial-and-monetary-systems/asia-entering-longevity-era-how-rethink-wealth-100-year-life

22/10/2026

Can we measure how well we are ageing — and use that knowledge to live healthier for longer?

🎥 Watch this CNA feature on NUS Professor Dean Ho:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nus-prof-dean-ho-uses-himself-test-subject-in-study-biological-age-6324321

Professor Ho made himself the test subject in a study exploring biological age, lifestyle interventions and AI-powered health monitoring. His AI system estimated his biological age at around 32, compared with his chronological age of 47.

The findings raise fascinating questions about how we understand ageing, how our bodies respond to lifestyle changes, and whether AI can help personalise our approach to health.

Of course, this is a single-participant study, and further research is needed. But it offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of personalised longevity science.

And you can hear from Professor Dean Ho in person!

Professor Ho will be the Keynote Speaker at Longevity2100 Summit on 11 November 2026.

If you’re interested in longevity, healthspan, AI and the future of preventive healthcare, this is an opportunity to hear directly from a leading researcher working at the intersection of science, technology and medicine.

📅 11 November 2026

Get you tickets here : https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/longevity2100-health-span-is-the-new-freedom-summit-tickets-1992419678894?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the conversations and ideas shaping the future of healthy ageing.

How can you improve your health or even reverse the ageing process? NUS professor Dean Ho, who is also director of the Institute for Digital Medicine at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, used himself as a guinea pig in a study on biological age.

14/10/2026

Longevity doesn’t have to be expensive. It starts with the basics.

According to EatingWell, doctors recommend four simple habits to support healthy ageing:

• Eat well: Focus on nutrient-rich whole foods to support overall health.
• Stay active: Regular movement and strength training can help maintain muscle mass and physical function.
• Manage stress: Develop sustainable habits that support your mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Prioritise sleep: Quality sleep plays an important role in long-term health.

The take away is you don’t necessarily need the latest supplement, wearable or expensive wellness programme to invest in longevity.

Sometimes, the most effective interventions are the habits we practise every day.

The real challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s doing it consistently.

https://www.eatingwell.com/doctors-recommend-these-longevity-tips-12151631

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified medical practitioner before making changes to your lifestyle, diet or healthcare routine.

Doctors share four simple, affordable longevity habits that can help support a longer, healthier life.

13/10/2026

Could the future of anti-ageing skincare lie in cellular science?

An interesting development in longevity research.

A small clinical trial by Rubedo Life Sciences is exploring whether an experimental topical treatment, RLS-1496, can target cellular ageing.

Key findings reported by WIRED:

* Biological age: Participants showed an average reduction of approximately 2.1 years in skin epigenetic age after four weeks.
* Collagen: Researchers reported an increase in a collagen marker associated with skin structure.
* Cellular ageing: The treatment targets biological processes linked to senescent cells, which can contribute to inflammation and tissue damage.

The research points to a potential shift from treating the visible signs of ageing to targeting some of the underlying biological processes.

But it’s early days. The trial was small and short, and these preliminary findings do not prove that the treatment reverses skin ageing or delivers lasting benefits.

Still, the intersection of biotechnology, dermatology and longevity is one to watch.

🔗 Source: https://www.wired.com/story/new-anti-aging-drug-trial-for-skin/

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified medical practitioner before making changes to your lifestyle, diet, skincare routine or treatment.

After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.

19/09/2026

Women’s longevity is emerging as a major new frontier in healthspan.

For years, much of medical research has been based on male biology, while women’s health has often been approached through a narrower lens — particularly around reproductive health and menopause.

The focus is now broadening to the full female life course, including:

• Cardiovascular and metabolic health
• Brain health and cognitive ageing
• Bone density and muscle preservation
• Hormonal and reproductive health
• Menopause and its longer-term health implications
• Earlier, more personalised prevention

The science around some emerging interventions is still developing, but the direction is significant: understanding the biological differences in how women age could lead to more targeted approaches to preventing disease and preserving healthspan.

Women are living longer. The bigger question is how we help them stay healthy, strong and independent for more of those years.

https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/global-wellness-summit-flags-top-trend-of-longevity-interventions-tailored-to-women

The booming longevity market - like medicine before it - is tacitly male: women’s path to health is extrapolated from men’s data and protocols designed for men. That era is ending. Research mounts that women age fundamentally differently, with the o***y functioning as 'command central' for women...

17/09/2026

Singapore is investing S$350 million in healthy longevity — and the timing matters.

As we live longer, the real challenge is not lifespan. It is healthspan: how long we remain healthy, independent and productive.

The fund supports research into earlier detection, personalised health and interventions designed around our ageing population — with the potential to move prevention from theory into everyday healthcare.

For an ageing society, investing in healthspan isn’t a luxury.

It’s infrastructure for the future.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/personalised-health-dashboard-body-servicing-inside-spores-massive-healthy-ageing-experiment

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

14/09/2026

VOLUNTEER AT LONGEVITY2100 SUMMIT 2026

Gain real-world experience, meet new people and be part of one of Singapore’s top-notch Longevity and Wellness events in Singapore.

We are looking for volunteers to support Longevity2100 Summit happening on the 11 November 2026.

Dates : 10-11 November
Core Programme dates : 11 November 2026
Time : 7am to 9pm (11 November 2026)
(Set up on the 10 November)
Lunch and Dinner is included.
Venue : The Exchange, Level 4, Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623

Volunteer Roles
• Registration & Info Hub - Welcome delegates and manage check-ins
• Room Monitors - Support rooms, support tech and seating
• Stage Hands - Support stage set up before and in between presentations
• Conference Ambassadors - Assist speakers and scheduling
• Exhibition Guides - Engage attendees and showcase exhibits

WHY VOLUNTEER?
• Gain hands-on experience at a major longevity event
• Meet delegates, speakers & industry professionals
• Lunch + Event shirt provided
•Explore the latest in longevity science, preventive medicine, longevity wealth and much more
• Networking opportunities

DM us to register your interest.

07/09/2026

Exercise is no longer just about fitness—it’s increasingly being recognised as medicine.

Nature has launched npj Exercise Medicine and Health, a new journal exploring how exercise can help prevent disease, support healthy ageing and improve overall health.

Its focus includes:

• Strength and muscle health
• Exercise and nutrition
• Healthy ageing
• Mental health
• Personalised exercise prescriptions

The takeaway is simple: we shouldn’t wait until something goes wrong before taking exercise seriously.

Building muscle, staying active, eating well and making exercise part of our routine may be among the most practical investments we can make in our long-term health.

It will be interesting to see how this field develops.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44437-026-00009-y

With this editorial, we launch npj Exercise Medicine and Health - an open-access journal from Nature Portfolio dedicated to exercise as medicine. Building on 2000 years of exercise science history, the journal will publish research spanning physiology, molecular biology, mental health, biomechanics,...

03/09/2026

Meet Anne Kim, Founding Partner, Alphavita Capital — a healthcare investor and highly respected industry leader with a deep track record of helping shape the future of longevity.

At LONGEVITY2100, she will join our global community of leading investors, founders, innovators and business leaders for a VC Investing Panel exploring Backing The US$12T Longevity Boom: What Investors See in the Next Generation of Age-Tech & Healthspan Innovation— including the biggest trends shaping the longevity economy and age-tech investing, from breakthrough science and scalable platforms to emerging investment theses, market opportunities and the path to commercializing longevity innovation.

Because the longevity opportunity is no longer simply about helping people live longer.

It is about building investable solutions that enable healthier, longer lives — and backing the companies, technologies and business models capable of transforming healthspan at scale.

One longevity summit day. One powerful perspective. One conversation that could change how we think about the future of ageing.
📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026
📍 50 Raffles Place, Singapore
🎟️ Join us at LONGEVITY2100:

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