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Kenya's government slashed fuel taxes by half for two months, forgoing $70 million in revenue to protect families and businesses from soaring global oil prices. The tax relief cut VAT on petroleum from 16% to 8% between April and May 2026.
After decades of skyrocketing home prices that locked out young buyers, Australia's housing market is showing signs of cooling down for good. Experts say the 30-year "super cycle" of endless price growth may finally be over, opening doors for first-time buyers.
A major new report backed by Nobel economist Paul Krugman lays out how government can make life genuinely better for working families. The Good Life Agenda tackles everything from childcare costs to wage growth with solutions already proven to work.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
South Korea is considering giving its citizens dividends from chipmaker profits as AI transforms the economy. The proposal aims to ensure everyday people benefit from the country's booming semiconductor industry.
South Korea is exploring a groundbreaking plan to share the wealth from its booming AI industry with everyday citizens through tax-funded dividends. The proposal highlights a promising new approach to ensuring AI's benefits reach everyone, not just tech giants.
A top South Korean official just proposed paying citizens part of the massive profits from AI companies. The idea is sparking global conversations about who should benefit when technology reshapes entire economies.
A top South Korean official wants to redistribute excess profits from the country's AI chip boom to fund programs for young entrepreneurs, rural communities, artists, and seniors. The bold "national dividend" proposal comes as Samsung and SK hynix post record earnings from soaring global demand for AI chips.
The United Nations is considering 31 new ways to measure a country's success beyond just economic growth. These indicators include environmental health, education, wellbeing, and quality of life metrics that GDP never captured.
A United Nations expert group just proposed a new way to measure national success that goes far beyond economic growth alone. The framework includes 31 indicators tracking everything from health and education to environmental quality and social trust. #
The United Nations just unveiled a groundbreaking framework to measure what really matters: health, equality, sustainability, and human wellbeing, not just economic output. After a year of global consultation, experts delivered a practical compass to guide countries toward progress that actually improves lives.
New research shows the European Union can exceed its poverty reduction goal by combining three proven policy tools. The strategy could help nearly 19 million people escape poverty within six years.
America might win the AI race but lose its workforce in the process. Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just unveiled a concrete plan to prevent economic chaos.
Millions of Americans without workplace retirement plans will soon have access to a new online marketplace to help them save. The platform launches in 2027 with federal matching funds up to $1,000 per year.
Japan's Prime Minister pledges government support to help workers earn raises that beat rising costs. The commitment came at the country's largest labor gathering, signaling renewed focus on economic fairness.
Gina Raimondo, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, just shared a bold plan to protect American workers from AI-driven job loss. Her TED talk offers concrete solutions to help the country win the AI race without leaving millions behind.
Dutch teenagers will see their minimum wage jump by up to 45% in 2027 as the Netherlands tackles labor shortages with a bold plan. The move aims to get more young people into part-time jobs while helping businesses find the workers they desperately need.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just gave millions of families relief at the pump by suspending federal fuel taxes for nearly five months. The move will save money for drivers, truckers, and businesses starting April 20.
The head of Ghana's central bank received a national award from traders for bringing down inflation and stabilizing the country's currency. The recognition marks a rare moment of praise from the business community for economic policymaking.
Ghana's government is removing fuel taxes and margins starting next week to protect families from rising costs driven by global oil disruptions. The move aims to prevent price increases from spilling into transport fares and everyday goods.
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