IMF, South Sudan in pact for emergency funds of $112.7 mln
The International Monetary Fund and South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of about $112.7 million in emergency financing.
Tue Nov 22 2022
As global economic growth slows, will Malaysia head for a recession?
Supply chain disruptions, rising inflation as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have raised concerns over the gloomy global economic outlook.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades
Wickremesinghe has been involved in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a bail out package worth up to $3 billion.
Thu Jul 21 2022
No exit from zero-COVID: China struggles to find policy off-ramp
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, called on China last week to "reassess" its approach.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Recalibrating Malaysia Beyond 2020
International bodies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have revised upwards real GDP growth projections for Malaysia in 2021 up to 6.7 and 7 per cent, respectively.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Some brief musings - macroeconomic policies under & post-COVID-19
Even the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have acknowledged that countries need to ramp up the deficit and borrow more.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Malaysia's external trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7 pct -- MITI
Azmin Ali said the outlook for 2021 is expected to be better as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Climate change poses 'profound threat' to global growth - IMF chief
Climate change poses a serious threat to global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, urging the world's top emitters to agree on a floor for carbon prices.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Malaysia on track for economic recovery in 2021 - Tengku Zafrul
Judging by the recent pick-up in economic performance, the minister said he was optimistic that the country's economy would rebound next year.
Sat Aug 08 2020
COVID-19 cases and deaths rising, debt relief needed for poorest nations - WHO
World Bank and the International Monetary Fund backed debt relief to help developing countries cope with the pandemic's social and economic consequences.
Thu Apr 02 2020
Asia FX bulls add to bets; long ringgit positions at 19-month high
The task of passing the Senate tax bill may have just gotten harder with lawmakers inserting a repeal of the Obamacare personal mandate provisions.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Malaysia among world's best in economic planning - Abdul Rahman
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have praised Malaysia for its impressive strategic economic planning and in managing to have both long and short term economic plans.
Tue Apr 25 2017
After praise and death threats, Ukraine's central bank governor quits
Praised by investors and the International Monetary Fund, Gontareva's tough anti-crisis measures saw her vilified by some lawmakers and local businessmen.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Explosion at IMF Paris offices after envelope opened, one person hurt
An operation was ongoing at the offices of the IMF and World Bank after a person was hurt following the apparent explosion of a suspect package.
Thu Mar 16 2017
Malaysia's reserves remain usable, says BNM
In a statement today, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the official reserve assets amounted to US$94.98 billion, while other foreign currency assets were at US$348.6 million as at end-January 2017.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Permohonan tajaan MARA dibuka 7 Mei - Asyraf Wajdi
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) akan membuka permohonan bagi penajaan pengajian peringkat Ijazah Sarjana (Sarjana) dan Ijazah Kedoktoran (PhD) di dalam dan di luar negara pada Selasa ini (7 Mei).
Thu May 02 2024
Beri ruang dan masa untuk Speedy Tigers berwajah baharu - Sarjit
Sarjit menyeru rakyat Malaysia untuk memberi masa dan ruang kepada Speedy Tigers berwajah baharu untuk berkembang menjadi pasukan yang kuat menjelang edisi ke-30 Piala Sultan Azlan Shah.
Thu May 02 2024
Akhyar cedera dipercayai disamun
Akhyar Rashid cedera di kepala selepas dipukul dan menjadi mangsa samun, malam tadi.
Thu May 02 2024
Proton sasar tambah baik kualiti pengeluaran bagi tingkatkan keyakinan pelanggan
Proton akan menambah baik kualiti pengeluaran mereka menerusi pengurangan peratusan markah Audit Produk Pelanggan Global (GCPA).
Thu May 02 2024
PAC2024 : Lenggong lokasi pertama, tawar produk pelancongan menarik
Lenggong dipilih menjadi lokasi pertama penganjuran PAC 2024 dalam usaha memperkenalkan produk sedia ada di Lenggong Geopark yang bakal diangkat sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark.
Thu May 02 2024
SUKMA: Sarawak mahu guna kelebihan sebagai tuan rumah untuk muncul juara
Sarawak mahu menggunakan kelebihan sebagai tuan rumah Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) tahun ini untuk muncul sebagai juara temasya sukan dwi-tahunan itu.
Thu May 02 2024
Guna mesin layan diri IPR, pendapatan suami isteri lonjak lima kali ganda
Sepasang suami isteri tidak menyangka maklumat yang diperoleh daripada Facebook mengenai IPR membantu mereka meraih pendapatan hampir lima kali ganda.
Thu May 02 2024
Mahkamah tolak saman pegawai khas AG terhadap Rewcastle-Brown
Mahkamah Tinggi menolak saman fitnah yang difailkan oleh iaitu Mabel Sheela Mutthiah terhadap Editor Sarawak Report Clare Rewcastle-Brown.
Thu May 02 2024
Suspek abai penumpang ketika kapal terbakar dihukum penjara
Penantian lima tahun buat keluarga mangsa bot penyelam Conception untuk melihat suspek yang bertanggungjawab mengabai serta menyebabkan kematian 34 penumpang berakhir dengan keadilan buat mereka.
Kapten Jerry Boylan, 70 tahun dihukum penjara 10 tahun selepas terjun ke laut bagi menyelamatkan diri sendiri bersama empat anak kapal lain dalam kejadian kebakaran ngeri yang berlaku pada jam 2 pagi di Pelabuhan Platt berhampiran Pulau Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara.
Kapten Jerry Boylan, 70 tahun dihukum penjara 10 tahun selepas terjun ke laut bagi menyelamatkan diri sendiri bersama empat anak kapal lain dalam kejadian kebakaran ngeri yang berlaku pada jam 2 pagi di Pelabuhan Platt berhampiran Pulau Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara.
Thu May 02 2024
Pengaruh pemberontak semakin kuat & meluas di Colombia
Seorang kanak-kanak memegang belon berwarna merah, kuning dan biru -warna bendera negara Colombia di sebuah sekolah yang dibina serta dibiayai sepenuhnya oleh Estado Mayor Central (EMC), kumpulan yang diselia oleh pemberontak yang menguasai pelbagai kawasan di negara itu.
Senario ini memberi mesej mendalam bahawa usaha damai kerajaan pusat dengan kumpulan pemberontak Angkatan Bersenjata Revolusi Colombia (FARC) yang menyelia EMC itu, dilihat sukar.
Senario ini memberi mesej mendalam bahawa usaha damai kerajaan pusat dengan kumpulan pemberontak Angkatan Bersenjata Revolusi Colombia (FARC) yang menyelia EMC itu, dilihat sukar.
Thu May 02 2024