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IMF says talks on Sri Lanka's loan request 'fruitful'; World Bank preparing aid package
The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday it held "fruitful technical discussions" with Sri Lanka on its loan request, while the World Bank said it was preparing an emergency aid...
India suggests IMF, World Bank to reclassify Sri Lanka as lower-income country temporarily
India has suggested to the IMF and World Bank to temporarily give Sri Lanka – grappling with its worst financial crisis – the tag of a lower-income country to help the island nation restructure its...
IMF says talks on Sri Lanka's loan request 'fruitful'; World Bank preparing aid package
The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday it held "fruitful technical discussions" with Sri Lanka on its loan request, while the World Bank said it was preparing an emergency aid...
Bangladesh joins regional capacity development centre
Bangladesh is going to be the part of a joint initiative to establish a regional body in South Asia to enhance skills and capacity development of public sector officials and bankers.
IMF says world at risk of 'economic derailment'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy faces a growing "risk of economic derailment."
IMF downgrades global forecast
The International Monetary Fund downgrades its forecast for global economic growth, expecting economic activity to increase 3.4% this year followed by 3.6% in 2017.
IMF chief Lagarde 'faces French trial'
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial in France for alleged negligence over a €400m (£291m; $434m) payment to a businessman in 2008, local media say.
China gives currency largest boost in a decade
China raised the central rate for its yuan currency by the largest amount in a decade on Monday, officials and reports said.
Nobel Economics Prize to wrap up 2015 awards season
The 2015 Nobel season wraps up with the announcement of the winner of the economics prize, which could go to research into the job market or consumer behaviour, though no obvious frontrunner stands...
WB official meets Muhith, talks $1.9bn financing
A senior World Bank official has met Finance Minister AMA Muhith in Peru and discussed a new financing scheme of $1.9 billion.
Greece debt crisis: IMF attacks EU over bailout
The International Monetary Fund attacks the bailout deal offered by eurozone leaders to Greece.