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New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world: Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/australians-flattened-by-biggest-tax-increase-in-world-20240425-p5fmgf.html
Food inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levels: Annual change in prices across 38 industrialised countries eased to 5.3% in February ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in Food Prices in Industrialized Countries
- Annual change in prices across 38 industrialized countries eased to 5.3% in February, according to the latest OECD data.
- Food inflation across rich nations has dropped to its lowest level since before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, alleviating pressure on households affected by cost increases.
- The OECD is expected to address food prices as part of its comprehensive inflation update.
- The decrease in food price inflation was widespread in industrialized countries in February, with the latest OECD reading halved or almost halved from recent peaks.
China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are Drawing a Global Backlash
foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-economic-collision-course
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Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the PISA study. This is due to teaching and Confucius ...
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New Zealanders over 65 staying in paid work longer to 'transition into retirement'
rnz.co.nz/news/business/515248/new-zealanders-over-65-staying-in-paid-work-longer-to-transition-into-retirement
Belgium among countries with best work-life balance worldwide: In Belgium, full-time workers devote 65% of their day on average (15.5 hours) to personal care and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/989256/belgium-among-countries-with-best-work-life-balance-across-the-world
Human rights activists on glyphosate use: Complaint against Bayer at the OECD: Deforestation, land displacement, glyphosate in drinking water: human rights ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/rbb/bayer-glyphosat-gensoja-beschwerde-oecd-100.html
IEA trims oil demand forecast on weakness in wealthier countries: The International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/iea-trims-oil-demand-forecast-weakness-wealthier-countries-2024-04-12/
Sleep market in Korea reaches W3 tril. says report: Kim Eh-ra, a salaried worker in her early 30s, says she is spending more money to get better sleep as her ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372435.html
Quick Glance: Sleep Problems: Various Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
- Sleep problems impact the ability to find adequate rest and stay awake, with a variety of types affecting sleep.
- The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) categorizes sleep disorders based on symptoms, impact, and body systems.
- There is a variety of sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and more.
- In the USA, over 50 million people suffer from sleep disorders, while more than 100 million Americans of all ages report insufficient sleep.
Indonesia to normalize ties with Israel amid OECD membership bid: Normalization between the two countries had been planned but untimely sidelined after the ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796514
UK debt chief warns scale of borrowing leaves challenge for successor: Britain faces risks and challenges from the scale of borrowing it will need in coming ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-debt-chief-warns-scale-borrowing-leaves-challenge-successor-2024-04-10/
Shortage of skilled workers in Germany: Lack of a welcoming culture, bureaucratic hurdles and right-wing populism: Many international skilled workers are now ...
deutschlandfunk.de/internationale-fachkraefte-deutschland-100.html
The International Energy Agency is offering fresh evidence for its estimate that global oil demand will peak this decade.
Australia's average tax rate increase tops OECD countries due to bracket creep and end of tax offset
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/australia-income-tax-rate-changes-oecd-taxing-wages/103769612
Indonesia denies claims of normalising ties with Israel for OECD membership: Both countries have reportedly engaged in secret talks over the past three months to ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-denies-israel-diplomatic-ties-oecd-membership-4260551
[INTERVIEW] Gov't to bolster growth of strong exporters via public procurement system
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Israel in talks with Indonesia to normalize ties, will support Jakarta joining OECD
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-11-2024/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Gaza: Death of Over 200 Aid Workers
- Since the conflict began, more than 200 aid workers have lost their lives in Gaza, with at least 30 of them killed in action, as reported by the United Nations.
- A tragic incident unfolded when an aid convoy from the World Central Kitchen was mistakenly bombed by Israel, resulting in the loss of all seven staff members.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing war, leading to an imminent threat of famine.
- Israel acknowledged its errors, dismissed two officers, and initiated an investigation to enhance coordination.
A new Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) study indicates that China's subsidies of green tech sectors range between 3 to 9 times that of other OECD ... Show more
Global procurement experts attend workshop in Korea: Procurement experts from around the world gathered in Korea to share global trends and best practices in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_372874.html
The spin on inheritance tax: The economic justification for levying it in India isn’t compelling enough.
financialexpress.com/opinion/the-spin-on-inheritance-tax/3468718/
Taxes in Germany: What’s left of your salary: In few countries the deductions for duties and taxes are higher than in this country. Now there is a small ray of ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/steuern-in-deutschland-was-vom-gehalt-uebrig-bleibt-19678678.html
OECD ministers call for cohesive approach to emerging technology: Science and technology ministers from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and ...
dailysabah.com/business/tech/oecd-ministers-call-for-cohesive-approach-to-emerging-technology
“The childless single is the worst person to get out of.”: The taxes and the tax rate remains high. In a comparison of all 38 OECD countries ...
diepresse.com/18385647/am-schlechtesten-steigt-der-kinderlose-single-aus
Why are people in Austria paying more taxes despite federal reforms?: Workers in Austria are still among those with the highest tax burdens in the world ...
thelocal.at/20240426/why-are-people-in-austria-paying-more-taxes-despite-federal-reforms
Analysis: Indonesia denies normalization with Israel to enter OECD - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/24/analysis-indonesia-denies-normalization-with-israel-to-enter-oecd.html
Austria - an expensive country for workers: According to the OECD, Austria places a higher burden on labor income than almost any other country in the world ...
diepresse.com/18406310/oesterreich-ein-teures-land-fuer-arbeitnehmer
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OCDE Superintendent Al Mijares announces retirement amid cancer diagnosis: Al Mijares has been on a medical leave of absence from his post since August.
ocregister.com/2024/04/26/ocde-superintendent-al-mijares-announces-retirement-amid-cancer-diagnosis/
More than 1 out of 4 sex crimes in Korea take place online : More than one out of four sex crimes in Korea are committed online as digital technology continues ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/251_373475.html
Location debate: Are taxes in Germany really too high?: Work is more expensive in Germany than in almost any other industrial country. On average ...
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FDI slump in China is not headed towards India
deccanherald.com/opinion/fdi-slump-in-china-is-not-headed-towards-india-2990162
Who really cares about the common good?: At 0.165% of gross domestic product, Greece’s official contribution to developing countries puts it third from last ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1237189/who-really-cares-about-the-common-good/
Kishida to Announce Intl Framework for Generative AI; Japan Seeks to Take Lead in Creating Global Rules
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240424-182185/
Financial Literacy: Why financial literacy is important: Surveys suggest that Germany is a leader in the OECD when it comes to financial education ...
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Oil outlook: IEA slashes demand forecast for the rest of 2024: The latest bout of Middle East turmoil has ratcheted up fears that oil could soon hit $100 a ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-outlook-demand-forecast-iea-covid-ev-adoption-israel-iran-2024-4
Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
OC superintendent, absent from meetings for more than a year, expects to return in August
ocregister.com/2024/04/21/oc-superintendent-absent-from-meetings-for-more-than-a-year-expects-to-return-in-august/
Rate cuts are the Bank of England’s ‘direction of travel’, says new deputy governor
businesspost.ie/news/rate-cuts-are-the-bank-of-englands-direction-of-travel-says-new-deputy-governor/
Paid articlePaid Exchange rate volatility does not pose 'significant' economic challenges in Korea's case: IMF official
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Indonesia commits to establishing diplomatic ties with Israel for first time in history
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Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
OECD minimum tax: Zurich wants to use revenue to promote innovation: The government council wants to strengthen Zurich as an innovation location with better ...
nzz.ch/zuerich/oecd-mindeststeuer-zuerich-will-mit-einnahmen-die-innovation-foerdern-ld.1826941
#BangkokPost : Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries ... Show more
Oil outlook: IEA slashes demand forecast for the rest of 2024: The latest bout of Middle East turmoil has ratcheted up fears that oil could soon hit $100 a ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-outlook-demand-forecast-iea-covid-ev-adoption-israel-iran-2024-4
IMF maintains Korea's 2024 economic growth outlook at 2.3% : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept its outlook for Korea's economic growth this year ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372844.html
UK foreign aid spending on asylum seekers rises again: The Foreign Office statistics reveal £4.3bn of its foreign aid budget went on supporting refugees ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641977
The Bahamas' compliance makes it a credible voice for UN oversight call, says PM: The Bahamas’ strong compliance position in the world of global finance has ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/the-bahamas-compliance-makes-it-a-credible-voice-for-un-oversight-call-says-pm/article_e379b26c-fa84-11ee-99e6-db8b446d33fd.html
Korea's total ODA exceeds $3 bil. in 2023 : Korea’s total official development assistance (ODA) increased in 2023 due to a rise in its contributions to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_372655.html
Government denies Israeli reports on normalizing ties - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/12/government-denies-israeli-reports-on-normalizing-ties.html
Indonesia denies normalization with Israel for OECD membership: 'I emphasize that until now, we have no plan to establish diplomatic relations with Israel ...
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As Kenyan president Ruto racks up the air miles, we fact-checked his talking points on taxes and education funding
africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/kenyan-president-ruto-racks-air-miles-we-fact-checked-his-talking-points-taxes
Korea lags behind in tackling gender wage gap despite increase in female workers
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372383.html
The best private pension plans in Spain: Spain's ageing population and falling birth rate has led many people to expect that public pensions will be affected ...
thelocal.es/20240404/the-best-private-pension-plans-in-spain
Saudi Arabia will bear government fees of displaced expatriates from neighboring countries
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641763
Italy is overtaking Germany as Europe's economic powerhouse: While Germany's economy is stalling, Italy is experiencing continued growth ...
dw.com/en/italy-is-overtaking-germany-as-europes-economic-powerhouse/a-68711740
Quick Glance: Italy Surpassing Germany in European Economic Dominance
- Architect Mauro Congedo's work in Salento highlights a surge in economic activity in Italy.
- Italy has emerged as Europe's growth engine, contrasting with Germany's bleak economic prospects.
- Trust in the Italian government is slowly being restored under Giorgia Meloni, despite concerns over high levels of debt.
- Italy's economy benefits from significant construction subsidies and government support driving growth.
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row: The World Happiness Report released its annual ranking of the happiest countries in ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/20/happiest-countries-world-happiness-report-2024.html
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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News last week that New Zealand has some of the worst-behaved school children in the OECD will come as no surprise to our principals and ... Show more
A new report has ranked New Zealand students among the worst-behaved in the OECD — and it's getting worse.
In foreign direct investment, China's loss is not India's gain: OECD data: It's other countries that are mopping up what would have gone to China
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Liberia: LRA Applauds OECD/UNDP Initiative to Fight Tax & Financial Crimes: Monrovia – Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah ...
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The best private pension plans in Spain: Spain's ageing population and falling birth rate has led many people to expect that public pensions will be affected ...
thelocal.es/20240404/the-best-private-pension-plans-in-spain
We must mind the maths gap for women: The UK, US and other OECD countries are struggling to mimic the success of other cultures
ft.com/content/544dbc2b-b3ff-4c2e-bc8f-87c81e531016
Paid articlePaid #BangkokPost : Thailand's bid to become a member of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) could be extremely challenging owing to the ... Show more
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Two starkly differing perspectives on education spending at INTO conference : Minister Foley addresses delegates in Derry
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41365546.html
Irish pensioners prescribed medications at one of the highest rates in the OECD: Region with the highest rate of prescriptions is the South Lee area of Cork
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41365474.html
The devil is in the details: Developing countries must decide between two different versions of a subject-to-tax rule
financialexpress.com/opinion/the-devil-is-in-the-details-developing-countries-must-decide-between-two-different-versions-of-a-subject-to-tax-rule/3435754/
Revealed: The hospitals where babies are more likely to be born by C-section as national rate hits 10-year hig
independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-the-hospitals-where-babies-are-more-likely-to-be-born-by-c-section-as-national-rate-hits-10-year-high/a1250329114.html
Our deputy editor @julia_wallace led an @OECD panel discussion highlighting how professionals — like lawyers, accountants, and company service providers — facilitate ... Show more
Where is housing most expensive in Europe and how much are people willing to spend?
euronews.com/business/2024/03/26/finland-spends-most-on-housing-of-all-oecd-countries
Europe finalises rules for more recycling, less waste exports: On Monday, the Council of the EU unanimously voted to adopt the revised Waste Shipment Regulation ...
euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/europe-finalises-rules-for-more-recycling-less-waste-exports/
Where is housing most expensive in Europe?: New data shows where living is most expensive in Europe - and how much money people spend on a roof over their heads ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/03/26/wo-sind-wohnungen-in-europa-am-teuersten-und-wie-viel-sind-die-menschen-bereit-dafur-auszu
Which crimes are on the rise in Switzerland?: Switzerland has a low crime rate and is deemed safer than many other European countries. But the latest statistics ...
thelocal.ch/20240325/which-crimes-are-rising-in-switzerland
The countries with the best work-life balance: In which country can you combine work and leisure particularly well? Two ranking lists want to provide information ...
diepresse.com/18291413/die-laender-mit-der-besten-work-life-balance
The Turbo Chicken - Miracle or madness?: Although Germans are eating less meat, poultry is becoming increasingly popular. The mast is highly efficient - but ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/schneller-schlau/das-turbo-huhn-wunder-oder-wahnsinn-19590074.html
SNB’s Balance Sheet Is Just Too Big for Comfort, OECD Warns
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-14/snb-s-balance-sheet-is-just-too-big-for-comfort-oecd-warns
Paid articlePaid Interest Rate Rises Have Lingering Effect on UK House Prices: Estate agents might be feeling cheerier, but the UK housing market still faces headwinds.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-14/interest-rate-rises-have-lingering-effect-on-uk-house-prices
OECD Government Borrowing Expected to Rise to Record $15.8 Trillion This Year: Total borrowing by governments in rich countries is set to hit a record high of ...
wsj.com/economy/global/oecd-government-borrowing-expected-to-rise-to-record-15-8-trillion-this-year-81f2c93b
OECD Warns About Debt Market Danger as Maturity Wall Looms: Global bond markets are facing significant challenges as governments and companies have to refinance ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/oecd-warns-about-debt-market-danger-as-maturity-wall-looms
Paid articlePaid Safeguarding the future of artificial intelligence - Companies - The Jakarta Post
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UBS's rescue of Credit Suisse has created new risks for Switzerland, OECD says: UBS's rescue takeover of Credit Suisse a year ago has created "new risks and ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/ubss-rescue-credit-suisse-has-created-new-risks-switzerland-oecd-says-2024-03-14/
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