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en.globes.co.ilbusiness3 days ago
OECD Keeps UK 2026 Growth Forecast at 0.9 Percent, Citing Energy Inflation from Iran Conflict
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development kept its projection for UK economic expansion at 0.9 percent in 2026 after recording 1.4 percent growth in 2025. The report linked renewed energy inflation to the US-Israel war with Iran and urged faster decarbonisation.
news.sky.combusiness3 days ago
OECD Urges End to UK Triple Lock Pension Uprating
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development called for reform of the state pension triple lock to reduce fiscal risks. The 140-page UK economy survey also noted positive elements in Labour's growth agenda.
Yonhapworld13 days ago
South Korea’s average working hours fell 32 hours to 1,833 in 2025 but stayed 97 hours above OECD average
South Korea recorded 1,833 average annual working hours in 2025, down from 1,865 the prior year. The total remained 97 hours above the 36-nation OECD average of 1,736 hours. The government has set a 1,700-hour target for 2030.
uctoday.comworld14 days ago
OECD Countries Record 847 Million International Tourist Arrivals in 2025
International arrivals rose 3.4 percent across OECD nations last year. Growth varied sharply by country while several reported declines.
Yonhapworld16 days ago
OECD Lifts South Korea 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.6 Percent but Warns of Semiconductor Risks
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development lifted its outlook for South Korea this year, citing semiconductor export strength. The report also flagged risks from sector concentration and outlined fiscal and labor policy steps.
koreaherald.comfinance43 days ago
South Korean Trade Minister Presents Industrial Policies at OECD Meeting
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo outlined South Korea's industrial policies at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris. He also held bilateral talks with officials from several countries and regions on trade issues.
ecns.cnfinance46 days ago
OECD Finds Chinese Industrial Subsidies Averaged 3-8 Times Higher Than Western Peers (2005-2024)
A new OECD report published Monday shows Chinese companies received three to eight times more subsidies than Western firms from 2005 to 2024. The findings coincide with an EU orientation debate on the sustainability of trade relations with China.
world60 days ago
Literacy Skills Decline in Wealthy Countries Including the United States
Data from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development show literacy skills falling in several wealthy developed countries. The OECD Director of Education and Skills said reading to children and longer books are linked to stronger digital literacy.
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OECD Transport Ministers Meet in Germany on Funding Resilient Systems
Transport ministers and senior officials from 69 OECD member countries opened a three-day summit in Leipzig on May 6, 2026, focused on mobilizing investment for transport infrastructure resilience. Discussions included the use of artificial intelligence in transport systems and r…
rferl.orgbusiness80 days ago
Treasury Official Departs After Privacy Dispute, Expected to Take OECD Role
A Treasury official has left his position following concerns over federal monitoring of payments. The departure involved a clash with the White House on privacy issues related to international transactions from the Minneapolis area. He is likely to move to a post at the OECD.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld81 days ago
South Korea Opens Global Minimum Tax Filings for Over 2,500 Multinational Firms Next Month
South Korea's tax authorities will begin accepting filings under the new global minimum corporate tax regime from more than 2,500 multinational enterprises starting May 2. Qualifying companies must complete their first filing and payment for fiscal year 2024 by June 30. The regim…
koreatimes.co.krworld91 days ago
OECD and G20 Announce Plan for Sharing Real Estate Tax Information
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Group of 20 have introduced a framework to exchange information on real estate holdings and income to combat tax evasion. This initiative includes sharing data on property ownership, acquisitions, disposals, and re…
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