16/03/2026 10:30 AM
Tunisia plans full overhaul of social security scheme
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 expands social safety net for gig workers, new professions
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
Foreigners contribution to Social Security increased in Portugal
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
Job stability key to hiking social security
Experts say strong policies may boost insurance coverage for flexible workers
23/01/2026 04:32 PM
China plans to expand cover for childbirth-related bills
New report outlines broader maternity insurance coverage to assist families.
21/01/2026 04:46 PM
New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026
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
Tax-Cut Proposals Threaten Japan’s Social Stability: Assessing Social Security’s Costs and Benefits
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.
14/01/2026 10:30 AM
Supporting neurodiverse workers is a strategic opportunity – New ISSA report
A new report from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) highlights how supporting neurodivergent workers is a strategic opportunity that should not be missed.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security