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The countries that have gained the most tourists since 2019, revealed

North Africa and the Middle East dominate the list

The Independent UK

Grattan on Friday: One Nation’s spectre hangs over Labor national conference

Bill Kelty has been a member of the Labor Party since 1964 but he is not among the hundreds of delegates at the party’s national conference in Adelaide. If he were, the conference’s Thursday debate on the economy might have seen a touch of fire.

The Conversation

Should Andy Burnham scrap the state pension triple lock?

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The Independent UK

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Andy Burnham urged to ditch pension triple lock and consider scrapping some VAT exemptions

Top think tank says state pension guarantee is ‘unusually generous’ compared to other countries

The Independent UK

Ditch pension triple lock and consider scrapping some VAT exemptions, says OECD

It said the state pension guarantee is ‘unusually generous’ compared to other countries.

Evening Standard

Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD

Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’

The Guardian - UK

Energy inflation and regional divides weighing on UK living standards – OECD

The OECD said it was important to keep up the momentum with policy reforms for the pro-growth agenda to be successful.

Evening Standard

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Rise in energy and petrol prices due to Iran war holding back UK economy, OECD warns

The economic body has urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides

The Independent UK

Will Thailand succeed in joining OECD?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set a bold target of 2028 for Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post

Training young people for jobs: insights from 9 African countries on what’s missing

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are…

The Conversation

Office urged to consider 'Golden Share' framework

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recommended the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) amend relevant legislation and introduce a Golden Share mechanism, granting the government the authority to veto decisions by state-owned enterprises that could affect national security, even if it no longer holds a majority stake.

Bangkok Post

The Mental Load Has a Price Tag: How Invisible Household Labor Affects Spending

Most people think of household expenses as groceries, utilities, and mortgage payments, but there’s another cost hiding in plain sight. The mental load—the invisible work of planning, remembering, scheduling, and managing a household—can quietly influence how families spend money every day.

Budget and the Bees

One Nation is capitalising on Australians’ economic pessimism like never before. Is a ‘stagflation impulse’ to blame?

By tying housing cost to immigration, Pauline Hanson promises a simple solution to a multilayered problem

The Guardian - AU

OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEF

Ageism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and structural barriers pushing them out. Demographic shifts show a significant increase in the global elderly population. Multigenerational teams can boost creativity and innovation while sharing skills. Tackling ageism offers economic…

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Fresh US-Iran clash clouds IEA oil outlook despite June supply lift from Hormuz reopening

Global oil supply rebounded in June after a ceasefire allowed Strait of Hormuz transit. However, renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threaten future oil surplus forecasts. The International Energy Agency sees potential disruption to its 2027 surplus projection. Refined product markets remain tight due to refinery issues and…

The Conversation

Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026

Australians’ life expectancy has increased steadily over time but dropped during the COVID pandemic, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

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Oil Prices Slide as Markets Bet on Hormuz Normalization

Brent and WTI oil prices are on track for their worst quarterly losses since 2020, with Brent trading at around $73.30 per barrel and WTI at $71.11 per barrel during the June 30 session, down 38% and 30% respectively.

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Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope

The Reserve Bank is aiming to make its communications more accessible to a broader audience as it tries to ward off rising inflation expectations.

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Bangkok Post

France backs Thai OECD bid

France has affirmed its full support for Thailand's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) during a meeting between French Ambassador Jean-Claude Poimboeuf and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Benzinga

Trump Targets EU Digital Taxes With 100% Tariff Threat, Raising Stakes For Transatlantic Trade

President Donald Trump has opened a new front in the transatlantic trade fight, warning that any European digital tax targeting US tech giants will trigger a 100% tariff on all goods shipped to the US.

Bangkok Post

Hidden costs of Land Bridge project

When the Thai government discusses the Land Bridge, the conversation almost always centres on GDP growth and economic returns. The mega-project, expected to cost at least 1 trillion baht, forms part of the planned Southern Economic Corridor, another effort to boost development in the South.

Euronews

Extreme weather, conflicts and responsible tourism: How travel is changing in 2026

Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report.

Bangkok Post

Thailand among the best in Asia for business

Thailand has been ranked 27th in the world and 7th in Asia among the best countries for starting a business, aligning with the government's ongoing efforts to reform the country's economic structure and enhance its global competitiveness, according to deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana, citing the US News & World…

The Guardian - US

When it comes to taxing the super rich, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel

Any new tax on the rich won’t raise much money unless many of the exceptions and loopholes are dealt with

Euronews

Spain removes Gibraltar from its tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union's position

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