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IMF reviews economic challenges facing Vanuatu after earthquake and airline collapse
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu, endorsing the staff appraisal through a lapse-of-time procedure.
IMF-Japan conference addresses fiscal resilience challenges facing Asian economies
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
The fourteenth IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries opened today, focusing on how Asian governments can strengthen their economies by improving public spending and increasing domestic revenue.
IMF staff reviews economic progress during mission visit to Tanzania
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Nicolas Blancher, concluded a visit to Tanzania on September 24, 2025.
IMF team set for initial talks with Kenya on possible support program
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will travel to Nairobi from September 25 to October 9, 2025, to start discussions with Kenyan officials regarding a potential IMF-supported program.
Keynote at Bank of Botswana's anniversary calls for urgent diversification beyond diamonds
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
At the Bank of Botswana’s 50th anniversary symposium, a keynote address highlighted both the country’s economic achievements and its current challenges.
U.S current-account deficit narrows sharply in second quarter 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. current-account deficit narrowed significantly in the second quarter of 2025, decreasing by $188.5 billion to $251.3 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with South Korea
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Rahul Anand, Mission Chief for the Republic of Korea, concluded its visit to South Korea on September 24, 2025.
IMF approves flexible credit line for Costa Rica after years of reform
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Costa Rica has secured a two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following years of economic reforms that have strengthened its growth, reduced debt, and lowered poverty.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission in Bulgaria focused on euro adoption
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Fabian Bornhorst concluded its official visit to Bulgaria from September 10 to 23, as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation.
Puerto Rico's economy grows three percent in 2023 after previous year's decline
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in Puerto Rico grew by 3.0 percent in 2023, following a decline of 2.1 percent in 2022, according to new statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
IMF reviews economic progress as part of Article IV consultation with Republic of Nauru
By Globe Banner | Sep 22, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Nauru, according to a statement released on September 22, 2025.
IMF appoints Nigel Chalk as director of Western Hemisphere Department
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Nigel Chalk has been named as the new Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department, according to an announcement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
IMF board reviews Lithuania’s economic outlook following Article IV consultation
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Lithuania on September 8, 2025.
IMF concludes Article IV Consultation assessing Swiss economy amid global uncertainties
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV Consultation with Switzerland on September 10, 2025.
IMF highlights need for higher productivity amid demographic decline in Italy
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
Italy is facing significant economic challenges despite recent resilience in its economy and public finances.
IMF concludes annual Article IV review highlighting Belize's post-pandemic gains
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Belize, according to an announcement from Washington, DC.
IMF urges prudent policies amid shifting outlook following Article IV consultation with Mongolia
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mongolia, following a period of strong economic growth driven by the mining sector in 2023 and 2024.
IMF reviews Dominican Republic’s economic outlook following Article IV mission
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to the Dominican Republic has concluded its preliminary assessment of the country's economic situation as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation.
IMF extends Zambia's credit facility arrangement through January 2026
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a three-month extension of Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement.
IMF reviews Vietnam’s economic outlook as growth slows amid global uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Sep 15, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Vietnam on September 8, 2025.