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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 ...
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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.
The International Energy Agency is offering fresh evidence for its estimate that global oil demand will peak this decade.
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
Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report: Indonesia is willing to normalise relations with Israel in exchange for Israeli ...
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Indonesia agrees to normalize ties with Israel as part of bid to join OECD — official
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[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
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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
Tenggara Backgrounder
Indonesia denies normalization with Israel to enter OECD
The Indonesian government has refuted Israeli reports that it is actively ... Show more www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/22/analysis-for-or-against-a-prabowo-presidency-without-opposition.html #tenggarabackgrounder #thebrief #Israel #OECD #Iran #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy
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 ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/steuern-und-abgaben-was-arbeit-in-deutschland-teuer-macht-a-98114889-173d-464a-b2d2-c6847231b4b2
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Kishida to Announce Intl Framework for Generative AI; Japan Seeks to Take Lead in Creating Global Rules
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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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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
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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.
Exchange rate volatility does not pose 'significant' economic challenges in Korea's case: IMF official
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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
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
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
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.
Our deputy editor @julia_wallace led an @OECD panel discussion highlighting how professionals — like lawyers, accountants, and company service providers — facilitate ... Show more
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 ...
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For Global Tax Reform, the Devil Is in the Details | by Jayati Ghosh - Project Syndicate
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Quick Glance: Tax Filing 2023: Key Information
- The IRS hired over 7,000 taxpayer service representatives and plans to hire 6,500 more
- A free IRS filing service for taxpayers is being developed
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire are testing the free filing project 'Direct File'
- Helpful answers to questions about filing taxes for 2023
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/
Explainer: Why South Korean doctors and the government remain at odds over walkout?
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Quick Glance: South Korea Suspends Licenses of Striking Doctors
- South Korea's government initiated steps to suspend the medical licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors who failed to end their joint walkouts, causing significant disruptions in hospital operations.
- Around 9,000 medical interns and residents have been on strike for two weeks, protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions sharply, resulting in numerous canceled surgeries and threats to the country's healthcare system.
- Officials conducted checks at hospitals to confirm the absence of striking doctors as the government proceeded with license suspensions, giving the doctors a chance to respond before implementation.
- The government reiterated its call for the doctors to cease their walkouts and return to patient care, emphasizing the critical importance of prioritizing patient well-being during the ongoing strike.
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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We must mind the maths gap for women: The UK, US and other OECD countries are struggling to mimic the success of other cultures
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Two starkly differing perspectives on education spending at INTO conference : Minister Foley addresses delegates in Derry
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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
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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
Immigrant skilled workers: Paralyzing bureaucracy and hope for the future: Highly qualified people abroad are looking at prospects in Germany ...
heise.de/hintergrund/Zugewanderte-Fachkraefte-Laehmende-Buerokratie-und-Hoffnung-auf-Zukunft-9626881.html
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
Britain slides into recession, dragging down Sunak’s election hopes: The Conservative Party has dominated politics for decades with a reputation for economic ...
theage.com.au/world/europe/britain-slides-into-recession-pulling-down-sunak-s-election-hopes-20240216-p5f5ez.html
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
Building a more equal society: Two weeks ago, while waiting in a conference room for a taping of a TV show, I struck up a conversation with two women ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/building-a-more-equal-society/article_12b64368-e15a-11ee-bcb6-b3a05770d87d.html
SNB’s Balance Sheet Is Just Too Big for Comfort, OECD Warns
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Paid articlePaid How Europe can dodge a birth rate hard landing: For Emmanuel Macron, more babies are vital to maintain France's national vigour. Italy's Georgia Meloni has made ...
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SNB’s Balance Sheet Is Just Too Big for Comfort, OECD Warns
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Paid articlePaid World Crises Not Unrelated to Japan: Govt White Paper
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OECD recommends Romania first tackle inflation and then boost budget revenues: Romania should keep a tight monetary policy until the inflation is clearly on ...
romania-insider.com/oecd-economic-survey-romania-march-2024
More women are getting onto corporate boards. Good: Our annual measure of the role and influence of women in the workforce
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OECD warning on government bond debt and other economic stories to read
Top economy stories: OECD warns government bond debt will rise in 2024; Germany's ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/oecd-government-bonds-and-other-economic-stories-to-read/
OECD: Lockdown has set back productivity by perhaps 40 years: The impact of school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic on children's education may have set ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/02/08/oecd-lockdown-hat-produktivitat-moglicherweise-um-40-jahre-zuruckgeworfen
Japanese Embassies Worldwide Offer Consultation Services To Counter Coercion; Kamikawa: AI an ‘Existential Threat to Humanity’
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Foreseeing the potential economic growth risks for this year - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/08/foreseeing-the-potential-economic-growth-risks-for-this-year.html
Our glass-ceiling index measures the role and influence of women in the workforce. Explore each indicator and country in more depth here: econ.st/4c30ej8 #InspireInclusion #IWD2024
Lockdown may have set productivity back 40 years, says OECD: The impact of lockdowns on children's education during the Covid-19 pandemic may have set back ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/08/lockdown-may-have-set-productivity-back-40-years-says-oecd
Korean adults' financial literacy higher than OECD average: survey : Korean adults' financial literacy is higher than the Organization for Economic ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_370168.html
EDITORIAL: S Korean strikes a wake-up call: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/03/06/2003814504
Indonesia aims to become OECD member in 2 to 3 years, senior minister says - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/02/29/indonesia-aims-to-become-oecd-member-in-2-to-3-years-senior-minister-says.html
Germany's Defense: Cheers to Military Research: Western governments want to put more money into defense. This will invigorate military research - with great ...
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UK Treasury Names Clare Lombardelli as BOE Deputy Governor: The UK Treasury named Clare Lombardelli, chief economist at the OECD, to serve as the Bank of ...
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OECD warns of urgent need to tackle disinformation: A new OECD report has found that there is an urgent need to take stock of anti-disinformation policies in ...
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How the gender pay gap in the UK compares to other nations: There is no country in the world where there is pay parity between men and women
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Quick Glance: Revealed: Women’s Retailers in Pay Disparity
- The gender pay gaps of Australian businesses with 100 or more employees have been publicly disclosed.
- Some of the companies with the largest gaps are women’s retailers.
- City Chic, Forever New, Pandora, and Valleygirl are among the businesses with significant gender pay disparities.
- The disclosure of gender pay gaps is a result of amendments to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
The migrant boost: How immigrants to Australia are lifting wages: Amid a growing debate about Australia’s population and migrant intake, four new research papers ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-migrant-boost-how-immigrants-to-australia-are-lifting-wages-20240217-p5f5ql.html
Romania’s budget planning and execution have improved, OECD concludes: Romania received the first (of a total of 26) formal opinion in the process of joining the ...
romania-insider.com/romania-budget-planning-oced-march-2024
OECD decision to grant talks for accession to Indonesia opens new chapter in history - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/02/22/oecd-decision-to-grant-accession-to-indonesia-opens-new-chapter-in-history.html
Puzzle of Kenya’s expensive IMF, World Bank loans: Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has flagged the cost of concessional loans taken up by the government.
nation.africa/kenya/business/world-bank-imf-charging-kenya-14-5pc-interest-cob--4534346
OECD Report Highlights Economic Challenges and Reform Opportunities for Egypt: According to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/02/25/oecd-report-highlights-economic-challenges-and-reform-opportunities-for-egypt/
Seamus Coffey: Meant to be a target of global tax reform, Ireland has instead been a big beneficiary
irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41334436.html
Fouad meets with OECD delegation to discuss Egypt’s green growth policies - Dailynewsegypt
dailynewsegypt.com/2024/02/25/fouad-meets-with-oecd-delegation-to-discuss-egypts-green-growth-policies/
M’sia looking to improve Pisa scores: THE Education Ministry is studying the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) 2022 findings to make sure ...
thestar.com.my/news/education/2024/02/25/msia-looking-to-improve-pisa-scores
Tax Administration 3.0: Post-core tax digitalization challenges - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/02/22/tax-administration-3-0-post-core-tax-digitalization-challenges.html
Binswanger's weekly commentary: Is the 13th pension coming?: The debate on the AHV initiative is extremely charged - and is taking a strange turn.
republik.ch/2024/02/24/binswanger-kommt-die-13-rente
ANC hands over cadre deployment records to DA: DA spokesperson on public service and administration Leon Schreiber said they will now study the records to ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/anc-hands-over-cadre-deployment-records-to-da-eaaaa284-14a6-4dcd-90cd-4cc8d7b031d4
Quick Glance: ANC: Compliance with ConCourt Ruling
- The ANC commits to handing over records of its national deployment committee by the end of business on Monday.
- The party urges the DA to handle the information carefully, considering the protection of personal data under POPIA.
- ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri refutes DA-driven speculation on cadre development and deployment strategy.
- The ANC states readiness to comply with the Constitutional Court's order by the end of business today.
Less than 1 in 3 Koreans over 65 satisfied with life, study finds: Older Koreans are much less satisfied with life than young Koreans, a study showed Friday.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/02/488_369370.html
#BangkokPost : By his own standards, Joko Widodo has fallen well short of a major economic goal during his decade leading Indonesia. #opinion #business #Indonesia www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2742160/
AG lauds EU list removal, but warns trust business may be attacked next: Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday that while he is happy the country has been ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/ag-lauds-eu-list-removal-but-warns-trust-business-may-be-attacked-next/article_f6ffb70c-d03e-11ee-9014-6bae1d0176e7.html
Seamus Coffey: Meant to be a target of global tax reform, Ireland has instead been a big beneficiary
irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41334436.html
Argentina's inflation soars above 250 percent - Latest News: Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods and ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/argentinas-inflation-soars-above-250-percent-190739
Singapore to expand 2024 spending, enforce global minimum tax: Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday a "significant adjustment" to the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-finance-minister-announces-expanded-social-corporate-support-2024-2024-02-16/
The ANC’s five deadly sins – and what the future holds for SA beyond the 2024 elections
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-17-the-ancs-five-deadly-sins-and-what-the-future-holds-for-sa-beyond-the-2024-elections/
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