Vietnam's 'Silver Economy' Faces Billion-Dollar Void Amidst Elderly Isolation and Exploitation
As Vietnam ages, elderly isolation and health concerns are driving consumption of expensive health products and services. However, a lack of professional, transparent eldercare creates a billion-dollar market void.
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