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Indian growth slowdown temporary, expect momentum to improve: IMF chief

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said growth slowdown in India appears to be temporary and that she expects the momentum to improve going ahead. The world appears a better place in January 2020 compared to what it was when IMF announced its World …

IMF aid to Congo Republic on hold over Glencore, Trafigura impasse

* IMF bailout programme hangs in the balance * Congo pushing for haircut on oil-backed loans * Congo in default with Trafigura * Glencore has not received an oil cargo since 2018 By Julia Payne, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Joe Bavier LONDON/JOHANNESBURG, Jan …

Lebanese finance minister to meet IMF official on Saturday

BEIRUT — Lebanese Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni will meet with IMF Alternative Executive Director Sami Geadah on Saturday, a finance ministry statement said on Friday, as a new government grapples with a spiraling financial crisis. Sovereign dollar-bonds …

Growth slowdown in India temporary: IMF chief

DAVOS: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said growth slowdown in India appears to be temporary and she expects the momentum to improve going ahead. Speaking at the WEF 2020 in Davos, she also said the world appears a better place in January 2020 …

Growth slowdown in India temporary, momentum to improve going ahead: IMF chief 

By PTI DAVOS: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said growth slowdown in India appears to be temporary and she expects the momentum to improve going ahead. Speaking here at the WEF 2020, she also said the world appears a better place in January 2020 …

Bulgaria Join in the IMF's Somalia Debt Fundraising Initiative

The Council of Ministers approved the participation of the Republic of Bulgaria in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) initiative to raise funds to settle Somalia's debt to the IMF, amounting to EUR 242 million. The amount with which Bulgaria will …

Lebanon-IMF meeting on Saturday is courtesy visit -source

BEIRUT, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A meeting between the IMF and Lebanon’s new finance minister on Saturday is a courtesy visit from an executive director that represents Lebanon and not a formal staff meeting, a source familiar with the meeting said on Friday. “ …

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Is the Rand set to Grow or Collapse in 2020?

2019 saw the South African rand (ZAR) become the most traded currency in Africa. While this was no surprise – despite the increase in trading in places like Kenya and Nigeria – the rand continues to prove its power on the world stage. Indeed, the rand …

International Monetary Fund less optimistic over economic recovery

International Monetary Fund is less optimistic over economic recovery than a few months ago, CNN reported. The IMF said emerging markets weakness and growing social unrest brings to a lower forecast for economic growth in 2020. Currently, the IMF expects a …

BUSINESS MAVERICK: New IMF study explores links between finance and inequality

Children play in the Blikkiesdorp township in Cape Town. (Photo: Dan Kitwood / Getty Images) If you support a free market, or mixed economy, you should be comfortable with a certain amount of inequality. Having said that, searing disparities, such as …

Kristalina Georgieva

DAVOS: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said growth slowdown in India appears to be temporary and she expects the momentum to improve going ahead. Speaking at the WEF 2020 in Davos, she also said the world appears a better place in January 2020 …

Amb. Kemayah Gets Commitment from Colombian President Márquez to Help Address The Problem of Drug Use in Liberia - Front ...

New York – Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. has stressed the need for increased continuous and predictable financing of United Nations …

CPEC and Beyond: China and the US Fight For Influence In Pakistan

AdvertisementOn Monday, the U.S. principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, Alice Wells, in a statement said that a number of firms blacklisted by the World Bank had received contracts in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor …

Criticism on CPEC ‘nonsense’, Sino-Pak ties beyond BRI, says Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected the notion that Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative was a debt trap for Pakistan and termed the critcisim against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as ‘nonsense’. Speaking to CNBC along the sidelines of the World …

Forex reserves touch lifetime high of $462.16 billion

MUMBAI: The country's foreign exchange reserves rose $943 million to touch a lifetime high of $462.16 billion in the week ended January 17, according to the latest data from the RBI. In the previous week, the reserves had increased by $58 million to $ …

Govt likely to fund some USD 28 bn of expenditure via off-budget borrowings: sources

India’s committed spending, excluding capital spending, could be targeted at near 27 trillion rupees for the next fiscal year. Government is likely to fund roughly USD 28 billion of its expenditure outlay in its budget for fiscal 2020-21 via off-budget …

India's forex reserves touch life-time high of $462.16 billion: RBI

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose USD 943 million to touch a life-time high of USD 462.16 billion in the week ended January 17, according to the latest data from the RBI. In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 58 million to …

ECB on the spot over economic risks and strategy rethink

With policy locked in easy-money mode, European Central Bank watchers will look Thursday for hints about its strategic review and an updated assessment of risks facing the eurozone economy. President Christine Lagarde will  “be able to enjoy her honeymoon …

Based on Quality, Reliability, & Ability GoodFirms Publishes the List of Best Contract Management Systems – Jan 2020

Considering research factors, GoodFirms unveils the list of excellent contract, expense and property management software. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, most of the companies deal …

Iran: Torching pictures of Khamenei, Soleimani in Tehran, 9 other cities

PARIS, FRANCE, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 23, 2020, defiant youth either tore up or torched pictures of the regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and of the eliminated terror master Qassem Soleimani in different parts of …

[PDF] Adult Vaccines Market to 2027 | Top players Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech, Merck

Adult Vaccines Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, SWOT analysis and market strategies,leading industry playerS,financial information NEW YORK, US, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – Adult Vaccines Market to 2027 …

UNHCR seeks support for refugees and hosts in Ethiopia

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and partners are appealing for …

Over One Million Ethiopians Received Humanitarian Aid from International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2019

Download logo Shitaye Assefa, a 65-year-old mother in Ethiopia’s Oromia Regional State, knows what it means to live without a reliable supply of water. “Our daughters faced many hardships and attacks on the way to the water pond, which was often dirty and …

GoodFirms Rolls Down the List of Top Companies with Experienced Blockchain Developers for January 2020

GoodFirms reveals the top blockchain developers that are capable of completing complex projects based on blockchain WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blockchain technology is continuously evolving …

OLIVE YOU - EUROPEAN TABLE OLIVES from Greece demonstrate their uniqueness in GULFOOD 2020

Visit OLIVE YOU in GULFOOD, SHEIKH SAEED HALL, Stands S1/E10, E12, E16, E18, E22 NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Panhellenic Association of Table Olives Processors, Packers and Exporters (PEMETE) …

Consent Management Market to Grow at 26.9% CAGR to Reach $717.57 Million by 2027 Driven by European Region

The Consent Management Market Size Poised to Touch $717.57 Million by 2027 from $85.60 Million in 2018 to grow at 26.9% CAGR during (2019-2027). PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report focuses on the Consent …

Sword GRC announces dates for North American Risk Management Workshops Tour for 2020

Successful ‘Risk Management by Design’ Workshops series confirmed for Los Angeles, Washington DC and New York, to be led by Michael Rasmussen, ‘Father of GRC’ MAIDENHEAD, BERKS, UK, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sword GRC has released …

Karuschain Announces Impressive Blockchain MVP for The Precious Metals Supply Chain & New Company CEO in Singapore

Karuschain reveals its latest MVP; Karuschain SecureCapture and new company CEO Ryan Steil today at Blockchain Impact, 2020 Perspectives in Singapore. GIBRALTAR, UNITED KINGDOM, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karuschain revealed and …

250 hackers expected at HACK_RETAIL

PARIS, FRANCE, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From June 12-14 2020, 250 hackers are expected to attend the 1st edition of HACK_RETAIL, the biggest Retail and E-commerce Hackathon ever held in Europe. 250 hackers, 15 retailers, 10 …

Online Education Market 2020 Global Industry – Key Players, Size, Trends, Opportunities, Growth- Analysis to 2025

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish New Research Report On-“Online Education Market 2020 Global Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Growth, Forecast 2025” PUNE, INDIA, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online Education Market 2020 …

Crypto ATM Market 2020 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Crypto ATM Market 2020 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024”. PUNE, INDIA, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crypto ATM Market 2020 Description: - …

New Euro Souvenir Banknote with the Titanic Launches End of February 2020 in Ireland

The iconic RMS Titanic is featured on the first Irish 0 Euro note released in 2020 HEADFORD, GALWAY, IRELAND, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ireland’s only Euro Souvenir supplier, Euro Note Souvenir Ltd, proudly announce the release of …

Young Human Rights Advocates Call for Congress to Thwart Human Trafficking Through Better Police Training

Youth for Human Rights volunteers from across the country meet with their government representative to combat human trafficking including in Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human rights advocates from …

Senior Executives from Leading Government Contractors to Speak at ACI’s Women in Defense & Aerospace Law, Compliance

Announcing ACI's 5th Networking Forum on Women Leaders in Defense & Aerospace Law & Compliance scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This …

Iran: Posting messages, posters of Resistance’s Leader Massoud Rajavi in Tehran, 22 cities

Uprising has shaken regime to its foundations PARIS, FRANCE, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday and Tuesday, January 21 and 22, 2020, Resistance Units posted banners carrying pictures and messages of Mr. Massoud Rajavi, the Leader …

Guided Self-Help Intervention reduces Refugees’ Psychological Distress and improves Wellbeing in Humanitarian Crises

Download logo A guided self-help approach that provides strategies for managing distress and coping with adversity is safe, and resulted in meaningful improvements in psychological distress and functioning compared to enhanced usual care over three months …

GoodFirms Highlights the Most Trustable Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cloud Computing Companies – Jan 2020

The top companies identified by GoodFirms helps the organizations to grow by offering high quality & innovative solutions WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI has become the latest tech buzzword …

SOCIAL ENTREPENEURSHIP ORGANIZATION GCSEN CO-SPONSORS ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATOR FORUM AT SUNY NEW PALTZ COLLEGE

Importance of Social Entrepreneurship Education at College Level Emphasized KINGSTON, NY, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GCSEN, The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN Foundation) headquartered in Kingston NY, …