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Siemens and Koenig & Bauer partner to boost digital transformation in printing industry

Simatic AX software is now accessible to customers for programming and maintaining Siemens PLCs.


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Bangladesh secures $850M from World Bank for port development and social protection

Bangladesh and the World Bank have entered into two financing agreements amounting to $850 million.


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Afghan economy recovery hampered by fiscal and societal challenges, reports World Bank

Afghanistan's economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, according to the World Bank's latest Afghanistan Development Update.


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World Bank Group expands investment lab to boost job creation in developing countries

The World Bank Group has launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, with a focus on job creation and expanding its membership to include industry leaders experienced in developing economies.


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Chad adopts technology to improve agriculture and boost farmer productivity

The Climate Resilience and Agricultural Productivity Project (ProPAD) initiative in Chad has introduced a call center to help modernize the agricultural sector through technology.


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Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth continues amidst challenges and opportunities

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing signs of resilience despite global economic uncertainties and limited fiscal flexibility.


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South Asia faces downgraded growth forecasts due to global economic uncertainties

The World Bank has reported a weakened growth outlook for South Asia amid global economic uncertainties, with predictions of growth dropping to 5.8 percent in 2025 and slightly recovering to 6.1 percent in 2026.


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Maldives Development Update highlights economic outlook and challenges for 2025

The Maldives Development Update (MDU) has released its latest findings, offering a comprehensive analysis of the Maldives' economy based on recent developments and medium-term outlooks.


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World Bank reports slowdown in Bangladesh's growth with recovery expected in the medium term

DHAKA, April 23, 2025—The World Bank has released its latest Bangladesh Development Update, which paints a picture of economic slowdown for Bangladesh amid growing global economic uncertainties.


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Macquarie and Phoenix back Westminster housing initiative with £235 million funding

Macquarie Asset Management has provided £235 million in long-term financing to Westminster City Council, facilitating the acquisition of over 350 temporary accommodation properties in central London.


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World Bank urges strategy shift for Latin America amid economic challenges

Amid increasing global economic uncertainty, Latin America and the Caribbean are urged to revise their economic strategies, according to the advance chapter of the World Bank's Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Review (LACER).


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FSB urges vigilance on financial vulnerabilities amid heightened market volatility

In a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Klaas Knot emphasized the necessity of enhanced vigilance regarding vulnerabilities within the financial sector.


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Taipei Fubon boosts stake in LINE Bank amid growing digital finance focus

Taipei Fubon Bank has announced a strategic move to bolster its digital financial services by increasing its investment in LINE Bank.


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Europe and Central Asia face slower growth amid global challenges, says World Bank report

Economic growth in the Europe and Central Asia region is anticipated to decline, according to the World Bank's latest Economic Update released today.


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World Bank report highlights the need for reforms to sustain Pakistan's economic stabilization

Pakistan's economic forecast shows modest growth with real GDP expected to rise by 2.7 percent for the current fiscal year ending June 2025, a slight improvement from last year's 2.5 percent.


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World Bank predicts moderate economic growth for MENA region in 2025 amid uncertainties

According to a recent report by the World Bank, economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa is projected to accelerate modestly, reaching a growth rate of 2.6 percent in 2025, up from 1.9 percent in 2024.


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Central Bank of Liberia partners with World Bank's RAMP for asset management

The World Bank has announced that the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has joined the Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP), a global initiative aimed at enhancing public asset management in lower-income, fragile, or conflict-affected...


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World Bank emphasizes policies for economic recovery and poverty reduction in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's economy has demonstrated robust recovery in 2024, achieving a growth rate of 5 percent, which surpasses the previously projected 4.4 percent, according to the World Bank.


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Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable discusses restructuring and debt vulnerabilities

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened in Washington, D.C., focusing on enhancing debt restructuring processes and addressing debt vulnerabilities.


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Standard Chartered and A&O Shearman release revised guide to payment regulations

Standard Chartered, in partnership with global law firm A&O Shearman, has released the third edition of the "Guide to Payment Regulations."