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广西将持续降低企业社会保险成本，延续实施阶段性降低失业保险、工伤保险费率政策，其中失业保险 总费率阶段性降低至1%，用人单位和职工均降至0.5%；工伤保险费率统一以现行基准费率为基础下调 50%。 广西将以出行、即时配送、同城货运等行业平台企业为重点，实施新就业形态就业人员职业伤害保障试 点。广西将开展面向民营企业特别是小微企业的工伤预防工作，推进中小微企业和基层快递网点参加工 伤保险，降低工伤事故伤害和职业病发生率，将持续推进工伤保险跨省异地就医直接结算。 广西将积极提升人社服务效能，加快广西"数智人社"信息系统建设，扩大"网上办""掌上办"业务范围， 持续完善人社惠企政策服务清单和依申请政务服务事项服务指南。 此外，广西将推动落实退休、社会保障卡居民服务、开办经营性人力资源服务机构、个人创业等"高效 办成一件事"改革任务，深化社会保障卡居民服务"一卡通"建设，拓宽"一卡通"在人社领域和跨部门领 域的应用场景，不断拓展人社便民服务圈。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 中新网南宁9月16日电 (记者黄艳梅)记者16日从广西壮族自治区人力资源和社会保障厅获悉，该部门近 日印发有关方案，围绕企业用工、人才支撑、社 ...

"十四五"时期投入近百万亿元 财政"真金白银"投向这些民生实事 中新网9月12日电(记者 石睿)"国家财政账本里，分量最重、成色最足的始终是民生。"在9月12日举行 的"高质量完成'十四五'规划"系列主题新闻发布会上，财政部部长蓝佛安如此强调。 "十四五"时期，全国一般公共预算安排教育支出20.5万亿元，社会保障和就业支出19.6万亿元，卫生健 康支出10.6万亿元，住房保障支出4万亿元，加上其他领域支出，财政民生投入近100万亿元。 不仅保障范围越来越大，保障水平也在不断提高。"十四五"时期，居民医保财政补助标准从每人每年 580元增加到700元；全国农村、城市低保标准均提高20%左右。 同时，创新建立救灾资金快速核拨机制。"十四五"时期共安排资金2.59万亿元，全力帮助人民群众抗灾 救险、恢复生产和生活。 突出更加均衡，调准"天平码" 财政加大对欠发达地区的政策、资源倾斜，"十四五"期间，均衡性转移支付规模由2021年的1.9万亿元 增长到2025年的2.7万亿元，年均增长9.6%。 农村基本公共服务短板加快补齐。截至目前，我国50多万个建制村，全部通了硬化路，快递服务覆盖率 超过95%，自来水普及率达到 ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Healthcare Security Administration is seeking organizations to undertake a research project aimed at optimizing and applying disability assessment standards for long-term care insurance, focusing on elderly and disabled individuals [1] Group 1: Research Objectives - The research aims to integrate existing standards for assessing the capabilities and care needs of elderly and disabled individuals in China [1] - It intends to enhance the long-term care insurance disability assessment standard system by incorporating quantifiable, traceable, and objectively evaluable elements [1] - The goal is to improve the professionalism, objectivity, accuracy, and compatibility of assessments, facilitating multi-scenario applications [1] Group 2: Funding and Administration - The budget allocated for this research project is 40,000 yuan [1] - The demand unit for this project is the Pharmaceutical Administration Department [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued a notice to support the transfer of state-owned equity and cash income to enhance the social security fund, providing tax exemptions for certain income types related to this transfer [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Policy and Implementation - The notice exempts value-added tax on all interest and interest-like income from loans and income from the transfer of financial products for the entities managing the transferred state-owned equity and cash income [1]. - The notice will take effect on April 1, 2024, and tax payments made prior to this date may be refunded if they meet the notice's criteria [1]. Group 2: Management and Operational Guidelines - A temporary measure was introduced to clarify the management of state-owned equity and cash income, aiming to standardize operations and enhance the safety of these assets [2]. - The guidelines expand the investment scope for cash income, aiming to preserve and increase its value, thereby strengthening the country's ability to address aging population challenges and boosting public confidence in the social security system [2]. Group 3: Tax Exemptions for Income - Income from the transfer of state-owned equity and cash income will be classified as non-taxable income for corporate income tax purposes [2]. - The transfer of non-listed state-owned equity will be exempt from stamp duty, while listed equity transfers and securities transactions will have a deferred tax collection policy [2].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation have announced four tax exemption measures to support the transfer and management of state-owned equity and cash income to bolster the social security fund, effective from April 1, 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Exemption Measures - The first measure exempts value-added tax on all interest and interest-like income from loans and financial product transfer income obtained by the receiving entities during the investment process [2]. - The second measure classifies income from the transfer of state-owned equity and cash income investments as non-taxable income for corporate income tax purposes [3]. - The third measure exempts the stamp duty that the receiving entities should pay when transferring non-listed state-owned equity [4]. - The fourth measure implements a "first collect, then return" policy for stamp duty on the transfer of listed state-owned equity and securities transaction stamp duty incurred from cash income [4]. Group 2: Implications for Investment - These tax incentives are expected to significantly enhance the net income space for receiving entities, encouraging them to diversify their investments beyond traditional low-risk assets like government bonds to include equities, REITs, and cross-border investments [5]. - The measures are anticipated to improve investment returns and motivate receiving entities to engage more actively in the capital market, potentially stabilizing market confidence and shifting focus from short-term speculation to long-term value [5]. Group 3: Policy Framework and Background - The transfer of state-owned capital to enrich the social security fund is a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the basic pension insurance system, as outlined in the 2017 implementation plan [6][7]. - The 2024 operational guidelines specify that at least 50% of the cumulative cash income from local entities will be entrusted to the National Social Security Fund Council for investment, while the remaining portion will be managed by local entities within specified limits [7]. - The tax exemption policy directly addresses the core contradictions of "preserving and increasing the value" of the social security fund and "intergenerational equity," forming a sustainable policy framework from "capital transfer" to "capital appreciation" [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the changing dynamics of women's lives in Japan, particularly focusing on the increasing number of women living independently without marriage, driven by economic stagnation and societal shifts [4][5]. Group 1: Economic Context - Japan's prolonged economic stagnation has led to a significant shift in women's life choices, with marriage no longer seen as a safety net but rather a potential risk [5]. - The employment landscape for women has deteriorated, with a high percentage (54.8%) of women in non-regular employment as of 2019, compared to 25.7% for men, leading to lower average monthly salaries [7][8]. - The average annual income for men aged 35-44 decreased by approximately 11% from 1997 to 2020, contributing to the perception that marriage is no longer financially beneficial [9]. Group 2: Changing Marriage Dynamics - The traditional path of "marriage and resignation" has shifted to a fear of job loss, with only 17.6% of non-regular female workers able to transition to permanent positions in the past five years [8]. - Among unmarried women aged 30-34, 46.2% cite the lack of a financially stable partner as a primary reason for remaining single [8]. - The concept of "working poverty" affects many single women, with an average disposable income of 2.87 million yen (approximately 140,000 RMB) per year, barely covering basic living expenses [8]. Group 3: Social and Institutional Challenges - The traditional gender roles in Japanese society have eroded, making marriage less appealing as men’s incomes stagnate and women bear the brunt of household responsibilities [9][10]. - Women spend an average of 4 hours and 3 minutes daily on household and childcare duties, while men only spend 41 minutes, leading to a "double shift" for working women [10]. - The introduction of the "pension division system" in 2014 has provided some financial security for divorced women, but single-parent households still face a high relative poverty rate of 50.6% [10]. Group 4: Systemic Inequities - Japan's welfare system primarily supports families, leaving single, divorced, or childless women at a disadvantage, often referred to as a "systemic single tax" [12][13]. - Single women face higher tax burdens due to the lack of benefits available to married individuals, and they receive lower pension benefits [12]. - By 2040, it is projected that 35% of women aged 65 and older will live alone, with a significantly higher poverty rate compared to their male counterparts [12]. Group 5: Conclusion and Future Outlook - The article emphasizes that while women in Japan have gained more choices, these freedoms come with increased risks and lack of support [15][16]. - A call for a social safety net that does not rely on marriage is highlighted as essential for ensuring that all individuals, regardless of marital status, have security in times of need [16].

Group 1: Digital Social Security - The adjustment of personal pension withdrawal conditions will be implemented starting September 1, expanding the scenarios under which individuals can access their pensions [2][3] - The number of social security cardholders in China has reached 1.39 billion, achieving a coverage rate of 98.9% among the population [2][3] Group 2: Healthcare and Medical Services - The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) is accelerating the construction of a unified cloud data sharing path for medical imaging, with 22 provincial healthcare departments already deploying the software [6][7] - Multiple guidelines for medical service pricing projects have been released, aimed at improving diagnostic quality and standardizing pricing practices [4][6] - By the end of 2024, the total number of healthcare personnel in China is expected to reach 15.78 million, with 5.08 million licensed physicians and assistant physicians [9] Group 3: Digital Economy and Consumption - The digital consumption sector in China is experiencing robust growth, with significant increases in the production of smart drones and vehicle-mounted devices, showing year-on-year growth rates of 80.8% and 21% respectively [11] - Instant retail and live e-commerce transactions have also seen double-digit growth in the first seven months of the year, reflecting a broadening of consumption patterns [11][12] Group 4: Policy and Regulation - The "Artificial Intelligence Generated Synthetic Content Identification Measures" will take effect on September 1, 2025, requiring service providers to label generated content [10] - The National Data Bureau plans to introduce over ten new systems related to data property rights this year, aiming to enhance the market-oriented allocation of data elements [11][15]

Core Points - The Chongqing Municipal Medical Security Bureau and the Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau have jointly issued a notice to adjust the reward standards for reporting illegal use of medical security funds [1] - The minimum reward for whistleblowers has been increased from no less than 500 yuan to no less than 2000 yuan, while the maximum reward remains at 200,000 yuan [1] - The new regulations will take effect on August 8, 2025 [1]

Group 1 - Ningxia has achieved significant progress in the development of work injury insurance, with over 72,700 insured units and 1.5362 million insured individuals, exceeding the annual target by 102.41% as of the first half of this year [1] - The Ningxia Human Resources and Social Security Department has organized a "Policy Advocacy Pioneer Team" to promote work injury insurance among key groups such as flexible employment workers and new economy practitioners [1] - The work injury accident rate in Ningxia is projected to decrease by 9.1% in 2024, with the total number of accidents reduced to 9,318 [1] Group 2 - The Ningxia Human Resources and Social Security Department has streamlined 23 work injury business processes to a "one-stop service," reducing average processing time by 50% [2] - As of July 1, Ningxia has become the first province in the country to implement direct settlement for cross-province work injury insurance, enhancing convenience for workers from other regions [2] - In the first half of the year, Ningxia's work injury insurance fund income reached 522 million yuan, with a cumulative balance of 757 million yuan, maintaining a static payment capability of over 10 months [2]