BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024
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