The ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) was formed to provide a forum for member institutions to exchange views and experiences on social security issues.

Its members comprise the Social Security Institutions of ASEAN countries namely, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As a non-government organization, ASSA seeks to promote the development of social security in the region in consonance with the aspirations, laws and regulations of the member countries.

Vietnam News (06.06.2017) Both employers and employees need to change their attitude and approach to improve the very low rate of social insurance coverage in the country, experts say.

Le Temps (15.06.2017) L’écart entre les femmes et les hommes dans l’accès au travail reste important, révèle un rapport de l’Organisation internationale du travail (OIT)

The Guardian (14.06.2017) Europe’s social services face a challenging time. Angela Merkel is fond of saying that Europe has 7% of the world’s population, 25% of its wealth and 50% of its welfare spending. If the continent is to avoid a continued period of stagnation and austerity, it will need to explore more radical options.

Reuters (18.12.2016) A booming digital market matching Indian domestic workers wimployers may offer benefits for some housemaids but won't end low wages and discrimination and may exclude the poorest women who don't have smartphones, according to new research.

La 106ª Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo, que continúa aquí sus sesiones, celebra hoy una Cumbre con el fin de discutir la manera de configurar un futuro mejor para las mujeres en el trabajo.

Independent (13.06.2017) Almost thirty countries, including Iran, Congo and Burkina Faso, offer more favourable benefits for new dads than the UK does, according to new analysis.

EurActiv (16.05.2017) 99% de la population souhaite améliorer ses conditions de vie, ce qui ne devrait pas changer avec l’instauration d’un revenu universel. En revanche, le mécanisme permettrait de mettre fin aux situations de travail ou d’assistanat humiliantes assure Guy Standing à Euractiv Pologne.

L'Obs (17.06.2017) À l’orée du nouveau millénaire, je verse au débat une proposition visant à améliorer le sort du genre humain: l’attribution à chaque individu d’un revenu de base universel (RU) suffisant pour assurer le minimum vital.

OECD Insights Blog (19.06.2017) An Indonesian proverb says that a firm tree does not fear the storm. After the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997/98, Asian economies recovered with strong economic growth (on average 4.2% annually), which over the past decade has contributed to a decline in “absolute poverty” – here defined as those with incomes of less than USD 2 per day.