14/04/2026 08:25 AM

Spain's unemployment fell to its lowest level for the month of March since 2008, while the number of workers affiliated to the country's Social Security system rose above 22 million for the first time on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to official data released on Monday.

03/04/2026 09:01 AM

China has announced the rollout of a long-term care insurance system, a move aimed at easing the burden on families caring for the rapidly growing ​elderly population, and bolstering the country's social safety net.

20/03/2026 10:15 AM

China said on Thursday it would build a "childbirth-friendly society" in ​the next five years, pledging to address concerns over employment, education, medical care, health and income, according ‌to an official government report.

19/03/2026 03:53 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2026 — Malaysia is demonstrating that higher productivity is a tangible outcome of well-designed reforms. Through streamlined processes resulting in faster services, the country is translating regulatory efficiency into real economic impact. A new study co-authored by the World Bank and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation highlights how reforming bureaucratic processes and accelerating approvals of industrial projects have strengthened productivity, serving as a powerful engine for investment, job creation, and economic growth.

16/03/2026 10:30 AM

Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed is calling for a sweeping overhaul of the country’s social security funds at a meeting held at Carthage Palace, where the state of the system was described as “unacceptable.”

13/03/2026 02:30 PM

China will offer more effective, fairer, smart, and convenient public services by optimizing rights protection and social insurance coverage to enhance people's well-being and sense of happiness and security.

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.

30/01/2026 08:57 AM

Experts say strong policies may boost insurance coverage for flexible workers