G7 finance ministers pledged $24 billion for Ukraine, in addition to its more than $60 billion economic support to the country from 2014 to 2021. The G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors said they have united to restore peace …
Fourth EstateHeadshot of Kristalina Georgieva, CEO of the World Bank - World Bank Group/ Grant EllisInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgiev said Wednesday that the anticipated loan program for Egypt is to support the country’s social protection system amid rising food and energy prices in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine. During …
The World Bank is preparing $1.5 billion for its next financial assistance package to war-torn Ukraine, World Bank President David Malpass said on Tuesday. Speaking in Warsaw after talks with Polish officials over Ukraine, Malpass said the package was approved …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees that a Russian default on its debts has become more than likely, but would not trigger a global financial crisis, the international lender’s head said on Sunday. Impacts of the sanctions imposed by the …
Protesters in Argentina marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to denounce the government’s recent debt repayment deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Activists from 200 different associations gathered in front of the presidential palace, the Casa Rosada, demanding that …
Brazil’s government is kicking out the International Monetary Fund’s representative to the country over complaints that the institution’s economic forecasts have been consistently inaccurate. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Wednesday that the government will not recognize the IMF’s office …
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at the 38th Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Oct. 26 that Singapore will contribute S$7.9 million ($5.9 million) worth of medical supplies to an ASEAN stockpile. The ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies …
Brazil’s government is kicking out the International Monetary Fund’s representative to the country over complaints that the institution’s economic forecasts have been consistently inaccurate. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Wednesday that the government will not recognize the IMF’s office …
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at the 38th Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Oct. 26 that Singapore will contribute S$7.9 million ($5.9 million) worth of medical supplies to an ASEAN stockpile. The ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies …
Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economic powers pledged to distribute aid to Taliban-led Afghanistan to avert a humanitarian crisis. During a virtual summit on Oct. 12, the G20 leaders reaffirmed their “collective commitment” to provide humanitarian assistance …
