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Ireland had no “excess deaths” during the core pandemic years of 2020-2022, and actually had a lower-than-expected death rate in that time period, according to new research.

In a bid to crack down on tax evasion and boost revenues, the UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has implemented new tax rules, effective from 1st January 2024, targeting small sellers on platforms such as Etsy, Depop, Airbnb and Vinted.

In 2024, the government will expand childbirth incentives, paternity leave benefits and housing welfare programs for families with newborns, as part of broader efforts to boost the country’s falling birth rate.

Indonesia’s plans for an accelerated accession come as global concerns grow over the OECD’s transparency and fairness towards developing nations, particularly in its tax policies.

India, along with 110 other countries, has voted in favor of a UN Tax Convention Framework, despite opposition from 48 wealthy OECD members. The UN has been leading international tax reforms, including combating Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and the ongoing two-pillar solution for digital taxation. However, doubts have arisen about the inclusivity of the inclusive framework for non-OECD countries.

Jim Stanford looks at where Australia ranks in the listing of countries, including Canada, of income redistribution through taxation, as measured by OECD.

While the wage gap between men and women is narrowing slowly in Korea, female workers still make only 70 percent of what their male counterparts earned per hour last year, according to a report co-published by the gender and labor ministries on Wednesday.

India: The International Energy Agencys (IEA) Oil Market Report (OMR) stands as a beacon of insight into this labyrinthine landscape, offering authoritative data and timely analysis.

The unlocking of investment mindset and the financialization of savings have begun. India has significant potential for growth and the addition of new income tax payers is a positive sign.

India: The International Energy Agencys (IEA) Oil Market Report (OMR) stands as a beacon of insight into this labyrinthine landscape, offering authoritative data and timely analysis.