26/05/2026 02:50 PM

Social security protection for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) will take effect once they have registered with a platform provider and accepted their first task.

25/05/2026 10:10 AM

The State Council’s decision to decouple household registration from welfare services could have benefits for society as a whole, analysts say

21/05/2026 08:45 AM

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on the draft government proposal on the adoption and implementation of the social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay. The agreement would make it easier for workers to move between the two countries and would facilitate the operations of businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2026.

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.

23/03/2026 02:00 PM

12 March 2026 – The International Social Security Association (ISSA) hosted a timely webinar titled “Social Security Protection Around the World: Philippines” that brought together social security experts from across Asia and the Pacific. This was the first event in a series that ISSA is hosting to promote the exchange of knowledge, the sharing of information, and the fostering of multilateral relationships among its members. The virtual event focused on the Philippines’ evolving social protection system and its innovative efforts to extend coverage to informal and platform-based workers.

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.