The Latest Breaking News from OECD

Nearly 90 Percent Of Americans Think Government Is Corrupt

A new poll has found that Americans have become more cynical about their government.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey

Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?

Denmark and the UK both wear the badge of universal healthcare with pride. Nobody is turned away, nobody is handed a bill on the way out. And the principle – that where you are born or how much you earn should not determine whether you live or die – is…

The Conversation · Sep 1

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know.

The Conversation · Aug 25

Who is the ‘right’ immigrant? US and other countries are rewriting the rules

Countries are not shutting out immigrants but becoming more selective about whom they admit and allow to stay. Recent policies increasingly favour skilled, higher-paid, financially secure migrants who meet labour shortages, while lower-paid workers and students face tougher barriers despite their economic importance.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planet

Emerging from the ashes of the Korean War, South Korea became a beacon of transformation, where enhanced educational access laid the groundwork for robust economic development. This shift not only propelled industries forward but also significantly improved living conditions, contributing to a remarkable surge in life expectancy. Today, young adults…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Universal Healthcare Sounds Great. Here's What's Happening in Countries That Have It.

With calls for “free healthcare” growing louder in America, countries with universal systems offer a warning: long waits, rationed care, and unmet medical needs.

Reason · Aug 19

Refugee policy faces OECD test

Thailand is in the midst of gaining international prominence through its membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council from 2025 to 2027, progressing its accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and conducting negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Rightwing critics argue we might as well scrap super. Here’s why that could spell disaster for Australia’s finances

Spending on aged pension will be stable for decades to come, experts argue, despite claims by Bragg and Hanson

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives

Exclusive: With no appointment needed and a relaxed environment, bus clinic encourages more women to be checked

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17