27/02/2026 03:26 PM

Contributions from foreign citizens to the Portuguese Social Security system have grown exponentially in the last decade, soaring by more than 760% to reach €4.148 billion in 2025.

10/02/2026 08:34 AM

A new report from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) highlights how supporting neurodivergent workers is a strategic opportunity that should not be missed.

30/01/2026 08:57 AM

Experts say strong policies may boost insurance coverage for flexible workers

23/01/2026 04:32 PM

New report outlines broader maternity insurance coverage to assist families.

21/01/2026 04:46 PM

In the first stage, the general social security benefit will be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing the existing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation on the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.

15/01/2026 02:53 PM

With Japanese politicians of all stripes calling for breaks to ease the tax burden on working-age people, the author warns against a “short-sighted populism” that could undermine the social security system and exacerbate economic inequality.

12/01/2026 10:47 AM

China will continue expanding its long-term care insurance program nationwide and roll out supporting policies in the coming years to meet rising demand for elder and disability care in its rapidly aging society, the National Healthcare Security Administration said.

10/01/2026 10:07 AM

China will accelerate reforms to allow family members to use funds from the personal accounts of basic employee healthcare insurance across provincial regions, authorities said on Friday.