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Virus cuts G20 GDP by record 3.4% in 1st quarter – OECD
The steepest declines come in China, France, and Italy, which were among the first countries to impose drastic lockdowns against the coronavirus
Virus to slice at least 6% off world economy – OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says the global economy could shrink by as much as 7.6% if a second wave of contagion happens later in the year
OECD chief calls for new Marshall Plan against pandemic
Angel Gurria says governments' coordination to fight the coronavirus pandemic should exceed the Marshall Plan, which rebuilt Europe after World War II
OECD warns of severe economic hit from virus outbreak
'Output contractions in China are being felt around the world,' says the 36-member OECD, also warning that the novel coronavirus 'would weaken prospects considerably' if it is prolonged
China outclasses West in key education survey
The survey showed students in the 4 Chinese regions of Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang – as well as Singapore – topped the rankings, ahead of their Western counterparts in reading, mathematics and science
OECD cuts global growth forecast as U.S.-China tensions rise
OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria says there is 'an urgent need' for Washington and Beijing to bury their differences
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade, Brexit uncertainty
(UPDATED) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development lowers its forecast to 3.3% for this year, down from the 3.5% it predicted in November
Global demand for food products to slow – FAO
One of the main reasons given for the decline is a slowdown in growth in China where incomes over the outlook period are projected to flatline driving down spending on foodstuffs
Economic growth, climate policies can go together – OECD report
Right climate policies can help governments generate growth that will significantly reduce the risks of climate change an OECD report says
Spend for growth, OECD urges governments
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says there is an urgent need for governments to ramp up spending
What does the most vote-rich province want from the next president?
Cebu is the most vote rich province in the Philippines with about 2 7 million registered voters
IMF, World Bank, UN, OECD unite to fight tax evasion
The 4 organizations announce a joint platform for collaboration on tax issues
Panama squirms as Panama Papers scandal keeps expanding
President Varela: Panama does not deserve to be singled out on an issue that plagues many countries
Panama to deepen talks with OECD after revelations
Vice President Isabel De Saint Malo: We are going to establish technical level dialogue between Panama and the OECD specifically on exchanging information
Panama urges talks to avert financial crackdown
UPDATED President Juan Carlos Varela vows firmly to confront whoever comes to put down Panama s image
Panama Papers: Leak sparks backlash against tax evaders
International attention turns to tax cheats with Panama s role in particular focus
G20 nations pledge all tools to lift growth
UPDATED The world s top economies cite risks such as falling commodity prices and geopolitical tensions
Development banks pledge $15B in new climate funds – officials
World leaders are scrambling to reach the magic number of 100 billion in funding to combat global warming and help vulnerable nations cope with the impact of climate change
China, US rate hike loom over global finance summit
The prospect of rising US interest rates and China’s slowdown are contributing to uncertainty and higher market volatility the IMF chief says
Hard money, soft standards? Tough questions for China's new bank
China is basking in the enthusiastic acceptances of its invitations despite US opposition but the victory could end up a case of ‘be careful of what you wish for ’ analyst says
Inequality worst in decades in range of countries – OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD says most of its 34 member countries has seen a growing widening in the inequality gap
APEC 2015: Technology key to developing SMEs
Experts agree that using big data on small and medium enterprises provides a significant opportunity in empowering SMEs and enabling inclusive growth
PH joins OECD committee on fiscal affairs by Jan 2015
The inclusion is seen to aid the country in its fight against base erosion and profit sharing by some multinational firms
APEC delegates praise Aquino's 'economic stewardship'
President Aquino tells delegates he has a good Cabinet whose members make personal sacrifices to serve the country
Global income equality now back at 1820s levels: OECD
In a major report the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development noted inequality shot up after globalization took root in the 1980s
OECD vows to 'change the game' with new tax rules
Using the basic principle that tax should be paid in the country where it is generated the proposals intend to prevent corporate tax avoidance by multi national companies
Huge discrepancies on heart disease in Europe
Drawing on data from the World Health Organization WHO and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD the report covering 52 countries noted a generally positive trend but with huge discrepancies across the region
Financial crisis spurred obesity –OECD
One in 5 children is overweight in OECD countries In the United States Italy and Greece rates are as high as one in 3 children
47 countries move on tax evasion by agreeing to share bank data
They agree to pass laws that will allow them to collect information on all bank accounts and exchange it with participating countries
Japan PM defends 'Abenomics' as panacea for turnaround
Shinzo Abe who is on a six nation European tour launches a spirited defense of his Abenomics reforms
England brings in Chinese teachers to boost math grades
Based on an assessment of the abilities of 15 year olds Britain s score was the same as the OECD average but they were all outshone by Asian nations
PH agriculture: Why is it important?
Why is agriculture important for the future and food security of the Philippines?
OECD delivers new global standard to target tax cheats
The measures proposed involve countries obtaining information from their financial institutions and exchanging the details automatically with other jurisdictions on an annual basis
Hit like ton of BRICS: 2013 tough year for emerging markets
The BRICS – Brazil Russia India China and South Africa – and other emerging markets had for years been the stars of the world economy – but that ground to a halt in 2013
Switzerland signs last rites for banking secrecy: OECD
Switzerland breaks the seal on its banking secrecy by signing an international agreement on fighting tax evasion on October 15
Budget rift pushes Washington to the brink
Washington s risky game of political brinkmanship neared crisis point with no deal yet nailed down to avoid a catastrophic US debt default just 36 hours before a crucial deadline
White House, Republicans bicker, shutdown drags on
Washington is lurching ever closer to an October 17 deadline to raise the US government s statutory borrowing limit
Africa's most biodiverse area endangered by UK oil firm – WWF
The wildlife charity claims that Soco International s oil exploration activities in and around Virunga National Park puts people animals and habitats at risk
South Korea's Creative Economy Agenda
The convergence of science and technology with industry the fusion of culture and industry and the blossoming of creativity in the very borders that were once permeated by barriers
'PH only emerging Asian nation with strong momentum'
The OECD Development Center says the Philippines is the only emerging Asian nation with strong business cycle although China and Singapore have stabilized
France removes PH from blacklist
France EU s No 2 economy no longer considers the Philippines among the countries considered uncooperative in fighting tax related matters
OECD says crisis worsens income inequality
The global economic crisis worsened income inequality in the world s leading economies substantially and there is a growing risk that the most vulnerable will be hit harder still
Don't relax, Davos warns on global economic crisis
The world s political and business elite headed home Sunday January 27 from this year s Davos forum with warnings that while the worst of the financial crisis seems over there is still much to be done
World faces 'dangerous' economic cocktail: OECD
The world faces a dangerous cocktail of low growth and high unemployment OECD chief Angel Gurria said
Unemployment rate in rich countries edges up: OECD
Unemployment rates continued to vary widely in July
Austerity among rich countries hit developing world: OECD
Rich countries applying budget austerity cut their aid to developing countries by 2 7 in 2011
