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Canada is facing a productivity crisis that threatens wages, competitiveness and long-term prosperity. Canadian productivity lags behind the United States by 28 per cent and ranks 18th among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.

Where do most young Europeans have a higher education degree? A new OECD report reveals sharp contrasts across the EU, with Ireland at the top and Italy at the bottom.

Following last month’s economic reform roundtable, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said all attendees agreed “higher living standards is the holy grail, and a more productive economy is how we deliver it”.

The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.

In mid-April 2025, a wave of videos swept through TikTok claiming that some brands of luxury leather goods, especially French ones, actually make their products in China. The content creators presented themselves as official manufacturers, urging customers to buy bags directly from the source at a fraction of the retail price.

Many people in the UK feel they are working harder than ever. A higher cost of living and more precarious work arrangements push many households to take on longer hours and multiple jobs. Data back this feeling: from 2010 to 2024, the UK had the largest increase in hours worked…

Exclusive: Analysis of responses shows firms are urging parliamentarians to limit regulation of ‘forever chemicals’

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest.

IMF and OECD revise growth forecasts downward, warning that trade tensions and elevated inflation could dampen investment and global recovery.