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The United States is the worst for paid maternity leave
As paid maternity leave becomes an increasingly important social benefit in the United States, there are a troubling gap when compared to maternity leave policies in ... -
Secrecy allowed by rich countries allows corporations to dodge $90 billion in taxes a year
An analysis released on Tuesday reveals that rich countries allow multinationals to dodge at least $89 billion in taxes each year by not requiring companies to ... -
Attendance at Bali summit expected to be high
Indonesia, as chair of the G20 2022, is ready to host the 17e G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali Island, November ... -
Germany has committed to allocating 229 million euros for technical cooperation with Peru | News | ANDEAN
reported that on November 2-3, intergovernmental negotiations between Peru and Germany on development cooperation took place in the city of Berlin. During these meetings, the German ... -
The attraction of FDI maintains the recovery trend
All eyes are now on the reports of the government and the NA Economic Committee presented during the current session of the National Assembly (NA), as ... -
Where does Australia’s new aid budget leave gender equality?
With the region currently facing multiple crises, from the Covid-19 pandemic to climate change, Australia’s new aid budget, announced by the Labor government on October 25, ... -
Damien O’Connor to co-chair OECD Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor will travel to Paris tomorrow to co-chair the ministerial meeting of the Agriculture Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ... -
Technological university tops employability rankings with 99% of graduates in new jobs or promoted
The demand for professionals with a higher level of education has doubled in recent years, and those who have it achieve a lower unemployment rate The ... -
Britain’s cancer shame…patients wait 55 days to even start treatment
The figure, which measures the time between a referral to a GP and the start of hospital treatment, is now a week longer than at the ... -
Poll shows 90% of voters worried about economy and inflation ahead of midterm elections
A new poll has shown that a significant number of voters see inflation and the US economic decline as their top concern ahead of November’s midterm ... -
Council of Saudi Chambers launches Saudi-Yemeni Business Council
Credit Suisse Group AG recently launched a process that could see its U.S. asset management arm sold, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, ... -
Paid parental leave: Will Australian reforms help close the gender pay gap?
As an early childhood teacher, Kelly Arnott-Goddard was able to bring her baby with her to work when she returned to her job six months after ... -
Kyodo News Digest: October 10, 2022
A lion dance is performed during an event to promote Chinese culture in Japan in Sapporo, northern Japan, October 8, 2022. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo Here is the ... -
Is the election in Brazil just another missed opportunity?
If you take investors at face value, Brazil’s election on Sunday was a promising affair. After a campaign light on politics and heavy on character assassination, ... -
RBA Australian interest rate decision: The main clue that could decide interest rate hikes
Another huge interest rate hike is on the cards – and one of the main reasons is beyond Australia’s control. Some economists, anticipating the Reserve Bank’s ... -
Linda Darling-Hammond receives 2022 Yidan Prize for Educational Research
This story was adapted from a press release issued by the Yidan Prize Foundation. Linda Darling-Hammond, professor emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), ... -
CRS publishes a primer on the bioeconomy | Bergeson and Campbell, PC
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a CRS report, updated September 19, 2022, titled The bioeconomy: an introduction. The report provides an overview of the bioeconomy, ... -
Learning from the Finnish model – Daily Times
What is so unique about the Finnish education system has become an intriguing question across the world. The Finnish model is universally recognized for its quality ... -
2023: Nigeria’s rendezvous with destiny
The The year 2000 was awaited with great trepidation by world leaders, world agencies, religion merchants, technocrats, scientists, journalists, business tycoons, rich and poor and others. ... -
As employment rates rise, Israeli economists issue a note of cautious optimism
Latest figures show August employment rate highest in the country in four years, but fears of a global recession remain Israel has reached its highest employment ... -
Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to ‘move wages’
One of the key measures announced to “get wages moving” in the wake of the federal government’s jobs summit was greater access to multi-employer agreements. Currently, ... -
Afreximbank releases $6 billion for food security in Africa
Photo: Africa Report TO foster Africa’s food security, the continent’s Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has invested $6 billion in development finance to benefit and enhance Africa’s food ... -
A multi-stakeholder platform to improve access to medicines in the European Region
Today, at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, 53 countries signed a declaration committing to identify solutions to improve access to effective, ... -
‘Seeing women in positions of power can change the idea of what’s possible’: How Queen Elizabeth II helped break the glass ceiling
By Andrew Keshner “We know that seeing women in positions of power can change the idea of what’s possible for all of us,” said Lorraine Hariton, ... -
OECD accession process, an opportunity for Peru to have a reform agenda | News | ANDEAN
The process of joining the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an opportunity for Peru to have a reform agenda, said OECD Deputy Secretary ... -
Pragmatic cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure resilience
Hallegatte, S., Rentschler, J. & Rozenberg, J. Lifelines: the opportunity for a resilient infrastructure (World Bank, 2019). Climate-resilient infrastructure (OECD, 2018). Anticipate, React, Recover: Resilient Infrastructure ... -
Calls for free childcare as crèche fees soar
Childcare: TUC analysis shows the average full-time childcare bill for a family with a child under two has risen from £11,300 in 2012 to £14,200 in ... -
OECD GDP growth up 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2022
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter (QQ) ... -
Report says leaders’ support makes UAE a global leader in gender balance
The UAE Gender Balance Council has achieved remarkable success on the world stage. The achievement has become possible thanks to the support of the wise leadership ... -
Telestroke Services Market Forecast to 2028
ReportLinker The Telestroke Services Market is expected to grow by US$1,546. 79 million in 2022 at US$4,672. 23 million by 2028; it is expected to grow ... -
South Korea’s total fertility rate hits record high in 2021
South Korea’s total fertility rate hits record high in 2021 (123rf) SEJONG — South Korea’s total fertility rate hit a record high last year as the ... -
Shipping giants shouldn’t be allowed to dodge billions in taxes
Comment this story Comment Europe wants US tech giants to pay more taxes, but it has been strangely reluctant to deal with comfortable and highly unusual ... -
NIST Releases Expanded Draft AI Risk Management Framework
Written by Dave Nyczepir August 19, 2022 | FEDSCOOP The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a second, expanded version of its artificial intelligence risk ... -
Australian Banking Association appoints new Head of Future Policy – Strategy – Training & Development
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has appointed a new Head of Future Policy with Nick Giurietto joining the team. Giurietto said on LinkedIn “good results at ... -
South Korea’s foreign labor issues bring older workers back to factories
SEOUL: When Hwang Kwang-jo’s factory in Seoul faced a staff shortage earlier this year after Nepali workers and young locals left, it hired a 61-year-old man ... -
Visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Canada
OTTAWA, ON, August 13, 2022 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeauannounced today that the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholzwill visit Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontarioand Stephenville, ... -
IEA raises oil demand growth forecast by 380,000 bpd to 2.1 million bpd in 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global oil demand to rise by 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) to 99.7 million bpd in 2022, according to ... -
Israel wages war on Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad
For three days, Israel bombarded the densely impoverished coastal enclave of Gaza, targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) leaders, civilians and their property in the worst outbreak ... -
Climate activism cannot omit the built environment – it generates half of emissions
As Indonesian islanders lately sue cement producers over climate damage, buildings are getting much-needed attention due to their high carbon footprint. The built environment generates nearly ... -
Day in the life of an AI expert
When artificial intelligence is mentioned, many people think of flying cars, killer robots from movies, and machines that replace jobs. However, the reality of AI is ... -
Why is paid parental leave in Australia so short? And can the new government fix it?
Silviya Nagpal has crystal clear memories of the challenges she faced as a new mother. Nineteen months ago, when she and her husband, Sourabh, welcomed their ... -
Inflation is soaring globally. Is a recession approaching?
Inflation took off. The cost of living in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – a group of major economies that includes the United States ... -
The “why” behind the eMoney-Nationwide Wellness Tech partnership
Earlier in July, Nationwide and eMoney Advisor established a new partnership aimed at empowering advisors with greater ability to deliver personalized customer experiences and develop personalized ... -
Turn bags into sleeping bags for the homeless
Plastic bags: they are convenient, but they also cause havoc on the environment. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, Americans use 100 billion plastic bags ... -
Mid-Year U.S. Merger Demands Down From Breakthrough 2021, But Still Well Above Historical Average | White & Case srl
About the WAMS dataset White & Case collects and analyzes data from various sources for WAMS. This includes communicating directly with competition authorities to gather the ... -
Expensive fuel, fertilizer eats away at PH self-sufficiency dreams
PROTECT CROPS Farmer sprays herbicide to control unwanted plants on rice fieldin Barangay Bunga in the city of Tanza, province of Cavite. —RICHARD A. REYES Budgeting ... -
Intel confirms price hike for some chips
Increases could range from single digits to over 20% Swap Image: Shutterstock via Dennis Intel has begun notifying customers of an expected price hike for products ... -
Portugal recognizes foreign driving licenses
Portuguese authorities have announced that member state licenses are now recognized, allowing visitors to drive freely while they enjoy their summer holidays in the Iberian country. ... -
ABAC will organize a public-private dialogue on skills and services of the future
Manila, Philippines – With the aim of fostering economic recovery and boosting services competitiveness among cooperating economies, the Regional Economic Integration Working Group (REIWG) of the ... -
The Labor Government’s plans for ‘better’ competition and consumer law
Higher penalties, changes to unfair contract terms laws and a new enforcement mechanism could be on the way. The Labor government’s ‘Better Competition’ declaration promises to ... -
Ukraine war: “Without the UK, Russia would have won long ago” Macron ashamed of aid | Politics | New
According to figures released by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the UK has given $3.72bn (£3.1bn) in military aid to Ukraine, second only to ... -
Inflation is the result of bad policy
The book Economics: Private and Public Choice by Gwartney and Stroup has been a classic in the principles of economics for over 40 years, used in ... -
Accountants urge state to hold on to low tax appeal as global tax deal looms
Ireland should maintain a ‘low tax policy’ even when a 15% corporate tax rate comes into play, accountants say. A survey by accountancy firm ACCA and ... -
Learning Loss – The Hindu
The learning that has been lost by children during the pandemic must be recovered at the earliest The learning that has been lost by children during ... -
Gustavo Petro’s victory offers an opportunity to reverse inequalities in Colombia
On June 19, the Colombian public elected Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez as the country’s first leftist president and black vice president. For many, their historic ... -
Just the beginning | The financial express
India’s life expectancy at birth (LEB) has doubled since independence, largely due to efforts to ensure access to nutrition, healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation. But there is ... -
A Global Forum on Synthetic Biology: The Need for International Engagement
Governments around the world are redefining dual-use and critical technologies with reference to current politics, economic competitiveness, and current global power distributions. It has never been ... -
Matthew Lau: Parents want standardized tests even if unions don’t
Links to the breadcrumb PF Comment It is the mission of a teachers’ union to protect teachers from being held accountable – even if the quality ... -
Secretary-General warns Austrian World Summit, calls renewables 21st century peace plan – World
SG/SM/21320 Here is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the Sixth Austrian World Summit in Vienna today: I thank the Austrian government ... -
Saudi Ladun Investment to Debut on June 14
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product is expected to grow at more than double the rate of other G20 economies, according to a forecast by the ... -
NIA builds Thai-French innovation diplomacy to make Thailand an “Innovation Country”, elevating Thai startups and entrepreneurs for global investment
BANGKOK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Innovation Agency (NIA) continues to kick-start the innovation-based economy by Thailand after the COVID-19 situation improved thanks to ... -
EU and Central America Advocate for Strategic Association – English version
Representatives of the European Union (EU) and Central America have started dialogue sessions in Panama aimed at consolidating a strategic partnership, according to its organizers. A ... -
More young Americans die from gun violence than car crashes
The Robb Elementary massacre in Uvalde, Texas has resurfaced many disturbing facts about America’s exceptional propensity for gun violence. But perhaps one of the most worrisome ... -
Global plastic waste expected to triple by 2060: OECD | Environment News
Even with aggressive action to reduce demand, plastic production would almost double in less than 40 years. A world severely impacted by plastic pollution is on ... -
How to live longer: coffee consumption could prolong survival – study
Functional and structural changes that accumulate over time are mostly unavoidable. But scientists remain committed to identifying feasible ways to slow this process, and their research ... -
Rethinking Supply Chains: A Look at the Challenges Businesses Face
By KT Arasu, CME Group IN ONE LOOK Plans to relocate manufacturing operations to a second or third country could prove costly and complex in the ... -
Paulo Guedes accuses Belgium and France of delaying Brazil’s accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Economy minister argues countries seek to protect their own agriculture, says Brazil’s GDP will grow higher than expected EDU ANDRADE / Ascom / ME – 05/12/2022Economy ... -
The Togolese Tax Revenue Office launches a special initiative to better fight against tax evasion
OVERVIEW OF REFORMS START A BUSINESS (More information) At the fifteenth position in the world and first in Africa, under the start a business Doing Business ... -
Exclusion from Watch List Proof Government Protects Intellectual Property Rights — IPOPHL
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s continued exclusion from a watchlist for intellectual property (IP) issues is proof that the government remains committed to protecting creatives and ... -
Stories of May 14, 2022 — MercoPress
Saturday, May 14, 2022 – 09:25 UTC Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou landed in Asuncion on Friday evening to discuss a ... -
A general introduction to the banking regulatory regime in the United Arab Emirates
All the questions Introduction The United Arab Emirates, and in particular Dubai, have become the key financial center of the Middle East in recent years. The ... -
A useless 30 billion dollar treasury
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $35 billion worth of information from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and nearly $30 billion was found to be unrealisable ... -
Final price today May 6 in Canada
the euro Last minute exchange The average is $1.36This therefore represents an increase of 0.55% compared to the price of the previous day, which averaged 1.35 ... -
Other countries show how the IHT could be made fairer
Inheritance tax (IHT) has often been voted one of the UK’s most hated taxes, despite the fact that it is only paid on the death of ... -
No manufacture of counterfeit medicines in the Philippines – IPOPHL
MANILA, Philippines – The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has declared that no counterfeit drugs are being produced in the country, after a recent ... -
Scope of the Economic Substances Regulation – News
Whether the entities carry on business only in the UAE, or whether entities whose income is taxed in other countries are not subject to ESR in ... -
Scientists have proposed support for a targeted chemotherapy drug
Researchers from the Urals Federal University (UrFU) have proposed the use of polyoxometallate nanoclusters as a carrier for a chemotherapy drug. This will help deliver drugs ... -
Malaysia’s tax regime should remain current and sustainable after Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The tax regime in Malaysia should remain up to date and continue to be sustainable to attract new domestic and foreign direct investment into ... -
Stephen Kemetse: Making the AfCFTA E-Commerce Protocol Work for African Micro-Businesses
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a groundbreaking initiative by African countries to form a trade pact that progressively eliminates tariff and non-tariff barriers ... -
Recognizing the Value of and Investing in Creative Enterprises – UNDP
Share this with more people! Dr Angela Lusigi – UNDP Resident Representative in Ghana The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has called on African policymakers to ...