Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age, but survey finds ‘clear readiness gap’

While nine out of 10 Hongkongers aim to remain as self-sufficient as possible in their old age, they also expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest totals in Asia, according to survey results released on Monday. Based on the responses of 1,000 Hongkongers aged 18 and above, the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 found clear gaps between awareness and action in both preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance. Respondents said they expected to...

By Cheryl Arcibal