The Latest Breaking News from OECD

Russia could become China’s ‘economic colony,’ CIA director says

Russia’s alliance with China is becoming an increasingly one-sided affair.

Fortune · Apr 12, 2023

UK using more of its aid budget to house refugees than most donors in OECD

Britain has been criticised for loading cost of accommodating refugees on to overseas aid budget

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Australia is not a high-tax country. So why can’t we have a conversation about the T word?

We need to get real about how we pay for the services we want if we are to fund a growing budget challenge

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023

Aussie schools among the worst for discipline: OECD

Disengagement amongst Australian school students is increasing and a high number of teachers continue to leave the profession, an OECD education report says.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Poor discipline in Australian schools among factors driving teachers away, OECD warns

Student disengagement is on the rise and the ‘disciplinary climate’ is among the least favourable in the OECD, education policy outlook warns

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

OECD predicts SE Asian growth to decline

Economic growth in Southeast Asia is forecast to drop from 5.6% in 2022 to 4.6% this year, pressured by weaker demand as the global economy slows, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023

Douglas Ross suggests Tories should vote Labour to oust SNP

Tory leader says voters should 'do what’s best for the country' to help loosen the nationalists’ grip on Scotland

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023

Why Finland is the happiest country in the world – an expert explains

Finland has been the happiest country on earth for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Survey. This survey relies on the Cantril ladder life evaluation question:

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2023

HMRC failing to scrutinise potential tax avoidance by big tech, watchdog warns

Surprise first-year windfall suggests stopgap tax measure is being underestimated and may be badly designed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

NACC regulations against corruption and bribery in line with UNCAC and OECD

Educational institutes should play an important role in instilling and teaching people about honesty, says Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, secretary general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2023