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CPF Learning Academy. Here, learning is more than just a one-module agenda or certificate. It’s lifelong! Watch our videos and get inspired to be financially ready for every milestone in life — whether it’s buying your first home, planning for a child, or finding your purpose in retirement.
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singapore
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Communication
Awareness and information
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India: Govt mulls reworking migrant, gig worker definitions

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hindustantimes.com (29.08.2024) The Union labour ministry is reviewing definitions of migrant and gig workers to enhance inclusivity and clarity, covering intra-state migrations and digital platforms.
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india
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Platform workers
Migration
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Singapore: MOM announces implementation date for the Platform Workers CPF Transition Support

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indiatimes.com (27.08.2024) The government will now offset 100% of the increase in CPF contributions for lower-income platform workers in 2025, up from the previously announced 75%. These initiatives mark a significant step towards improving the welfare and representation of platform workers in Singapore.
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singapore
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Platform workers

China plans "bigger, stronger"social security fund to aid ageing society

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Reuters (20.08.2024) China will beef up its 2.88 trillion yuan ($406 billion) social security fund, making it bigger and stronger to help support its rapidly ageing population as the number of new births and younger workforce to support its seniors shrinks. The National Social Security Fund will "effectively" respond to population ageing and "improve the policy mechanism for the development of the elderly care industry," the fund's party secretary Ding Xuedong said.
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china
Global challenges
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Pensions
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In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme

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cnbc.com (18.08.2024) The implementation of the scheme marks a notable policy shift in the city-state, which has long resisted calls for unemployment support. The scheme is aimed at helping lower- and middle-income workers, and will provide involuntarily unemployed workers a total of up to 6,000 Singapore dollars ($4,561) for six months, subject to conditions.
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singapore
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Employment
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Philippines: From informal to formal: Angkas riders gain social security benefits

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The Freeman (06.08.2024) Angkas, a prominent ride-hailing service in the Philippines, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the welfare of its riders by signing an agreement with the Social Security System (SSS) to provide social security coverage to around 50,000 riders. This initiative, championed by Angkas, marks a monumental shift in how gig economy workers are perceived and treated within the formal economic structure. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rolando Macasaet, president and CEO of SSS, for his unwavering support and vision in making this partnership a reality.
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philippines, the
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Platform workers
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Digital and innovative tools for better health and productivity at the workplace

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oecd.org (14.08.2024)Promoting health and well-being at the workplace is a valuable investment for employees, employers, governments, and society. Healthy employees are less likely to be absent or have reduced productivity. Employers benefit from improved work outputs, and health systems see reduced treatment costs. Digital tools and innovative technologies can enhance the effectiveness of health promotion programs. The market for these tools is growing globally, with employers keen to improve health and productivity.
Global challenges
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Health
Health promotion
Workplace health promotion
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Pension Reforms and Inequality in Germany: Micro-Modelling

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NBER (August 2024) Germany, like many other countries, has undergone a series of pension reforms since the 1980s which generally decreased benefit generosity and increased the retirement age due to demographic pressures. This paper investigates whether these reforms have increased income and wealth inequality among retirees.
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germany
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Pensions
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