www.frontiersin.org (23.07.2026) The services that are not covered by the long-term care insurance play a critical role in supplementing the public care system in the aging society of Japan. Their combination with technologies of the shared economy is not only an extension of the shared economy into the specialized service market, but it is also a natural demand of the market in the long-term care service market that is the necessity to innovate and develop. This study constructed a technology acceptance extension model, using the Tokyo area as the survey scope.

ilo.org (09.04.2026) This ILO policy paper discuss challenges, country experiences and possible policy solutions for universal social protection in a changing labour market, grounded in international social security standards and good practices.

theguardian.com (23.06.2026) Recommendations from commission propose gradual rise in retirement age by the early 2090s

forbes.com (29.06.2026) A KFF analysis reveals 26.7 million Americans are uninsured, but the report suggests this figure oversimplifies the issue. Over half of the uninsured may be eligible for existing subsidized plans, and many forgo coverage by choice, not solely due to cost. The article argues that Obamacare's mandates contribute to expensive and restrictive insurance options, while limited access to short-term plans and Medicaid's low doctor reimbursement further deter enrollment.

thewire.in (22.06.2026) Gig and platform workers face not just income insecurity but arbitrary rules and regulations, often determined by where they happen to work.

Ogletree (12.06.2026) On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the Convention Concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy (No. 193), the first international labor standard specifically designed for platform and gig economy work. This matters even for companies that do not consider themselves “platform operators.”

opengovasia.com (31.05.2026) India’s PM SVANidhi scheme is strengthening financial inclusion for street vendors by providing affordable working capital loans, digital payment incentives and links to social welfare programmes. Introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative supports vendors whose livelihoods depend on small daily transactions and who often lack access to formal credit. According to information released by the Government of India, the programme has already supported millions of vendors nationwide and will now continue lending until March 2030.

OpenGov Asia (20.05.2026) Indonesia will expand trials of its digital social protection platform, known as Perlinsos, to 42 cities and districts in June 2026. The initiative represents a significant scale-up of a pilot programme designed to modernise welfare distribution through integrated digital public infrastructure.

ioandc.com (19.05.2026) Australia’s superannuation system regularly earns international praise for its scale and sustainability, but a survey of recent pension reforms across OECD countries suggests the policy agenda is far from settled. From rising retirement ages to mandated decumulation products, the changes taking place in peer economies offer a preview of debates likely to intensify locally.

(2026) Chile combines high income levels and strong human development outcomes with persistent inequality. This paper examines the country's social protection matrix, focusing on its institutional configuration, financial structure, and main outcomes. The analysis distinguishes three core components—mandated savings, occupational insurance, and social assistance—and explores their respective roles in redistribution, poverty reduction, and political sustainability. The results show a hybrid matrix shaped by successive policy regimes, with a marked bias toward old-age protection.