Reuters (04.01.2017) Shaanxi is set to be one of the first Chinese provinces to participate in a pension investment scheme that allows them to invest in financial markets for the first time, Shaanxi Daily, a newspaper in the northwestern province, reported on Wednesday. With many provinces under severe pressure to meet pension repayments, Beijing has promised to push forward an investment plan for idle local pension funds, holding an estimated $290 billion, that will seek higher returns through alternative investment channels for higher returns.

RTBF (05.01.2017) Donald Trump et ses alliés républicains ont promis d'abroger la réforme de la couverture-maladie de Barack Obama, dite Obamacare. Explications sur le fonctionnement de cette loi de 2010 et son impact sur le système de santé américain. L'"Affordable Care Act" contient une myriade de volets qui, combinés, visaient à réduire le nombre de personnes non assurées et à maîtriser la croissance des dépenses de

www.philstar.com (11.01.2017) Beginning this month, retired members of the Social Security System (SSS) will have P1,000 more in monthly pension.

OIT (13.01.2017) La edición de este año ofrece una previsión del desempleo mundial en 2017 y 2018, así como los niveles de desempleo en las economías, desarrolladas, emergentes y en desarrollo, con cifras y gráficos detallados.

EurActiv (06.01.2017) Le Fonds social européen a concerné un travailleur européen sur deux et aidé 10 millions d’Européens à trouver un emploi. Contrairement à une idée reçue, la situation sociale des Européens s’améliore.

China.org (09.01.2017) Those suffering from occupational diseases will receive more welfare benefits following a newly issued plan urging local governments and companies to strengthen preventive measures. The plan, under the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), released by the State Council on Jan 4, will improve welfare for those working in harsh conditions and highlights those suffering from ailments such as pneumoconiosis or black-lung disease, exposure to radioactivity and chemical intoxication

news-medical.net (17.01.2017) A new study shows that access to health insurance can help hold a community together socially, and lack of it can contribute to the fraying of neighborhood cohesion.

CNN (05.01.2017) Heads up, American women (and the men who love them): House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday the GOP is moving forward on its plan to repeal Obamacare, and would also include removing federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

BFM TV (11.01.2017) Outre-Manche, une nouvelle réglementation soumet désormais à des taxes le transfert sur des supports financiers français de l'épargne retraite placée dans des fonds de pension au Royaume-Uni. Ce qui inquiète évidemment les expatriés tricolores.

the-star.co.ke (16.01.2017) Social Protection PS Susan Mochache says the national government has spent Sh80.3 billion over four years on the elderly and other vulnerable people through the cash transfer programme.