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IMF, WTO, ICC express concern over announced US import tariffs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have issued separate statements of concern following the announcement…
  • March 5, 2018
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IMF raises global growth forecast as economic recovery strengthens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global growth forecast for 2018 and 2019 by 0.2 percentage point to 3.9% due to increased…
  • January 24, 2018
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IMF predicts 6.4% growth for Emerging Asia

Growth in Emerging and Developing Asia is expected to hold steady at 6.4% in 2017 and 2018, unchanged from the 6.4% growth recorded in…
  • April 19, 2017
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PH GDP growth to hit nearly 7% in 2017-2018—World Bank

The Philippine economy is likely to grow close to 7% in the next two to three years, and will remain a top performer in…
  • April 13, 2017
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Developing Asia outlook unchanged as IMF trims global forecast post-Brexit

Projected growth for emerging and developing Asia for 2016-2017 remains largely the same, although the global prediction has been reduced slightly in the wake…
  • July 20, 2016
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Malaysia’s economy remains strong in face of global headwinds—IMF

Amidst challenging global economic conditions, Malaysia is expected to continue to perform well as the country’s current macroeconomic policies are appropriately geared to address…
  • May 10, 2016
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