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Ukraine Delays 3 IMF Requirements and Jeopardises 9 Ukraine Facility Benchmarks

The Ukrainian government has not fulfilled a key structural benchmark required for the Seventh Review of the four-year, $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The RRR4U consortium, which prepares …

IMF chief says tariff uncertainty risks drag on global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund said uncertainty around US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs risks denting global economic activity. “The sooner there is more clarity, the better,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in an …

Government Sidelines Souaid on Banking Secrecy And Restructuration Ahead Of IMF Meetings

🔊 Listen to Post Lebanon's newly appointed Central Bank governor, finds himself navigating a complex and contentious landscape as the country grapples with banking secrecy reforms and financial sector restructuring. Karim Souaid, Lebanon's Central …

China deeply regrets, rejects Fitch Ratings downgrade

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Finance said on Thursday that it deeply regrets and does not recognize a ratings downgrade by Fitch Ratings. The statement by the ministry came after the ratings company said in a report on Thursday that …

How IMF stole Sri Lanka! debt expert explains!

In this interview, Eric Toussaint and Balasingham Skanthakumar explains the consequences of the IMF “bailout” of Sri Lanka and the impact of IMF conditionalities on the Sri Lankan economy. He highlights how these conditions often lead to austerity measures …

Ecuador faces high-stakes presidential runoff between incumbent, leftist challenger

As Ecuador approaches a decisive presidential runoff election on April 13, the race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González is locked in a virtual dead heat. The election encapsulates a nation at a crossroads, with …

Sri Lanka to negotiate tariff reduction with U.S. ahead of April 9

COLOMBO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka is planning to negotiate a tariff reduction with the United States before April 9, when the new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump take effect, said a minister on Thursday. Minister of Labor and Deputy …

The IMF Deal Pakistan Couldn’t Refuse

In March 2025, Pakistan struck another deal with the International Monetary Fund. This time unlocking a total of $2.3 billion through a combination of a new 28-month climate-focused loan under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and a disbursement …

Armenian Ambassador attends reception hosted by IMF

Home | All news | Society | Armenian Ambassador attends reception hosted by IMF Armenia’s Ambassador to the US Lilit Makunts participated in a reception organized by the International Monetary Fund for the female Chiefs of Mission accredited to the United …

The inconvenient truth: The IMF — A shock treatment but not a permanent fix

If you normalise failure long enough, success becomes suspicious. Leadership is judged by who grows under it and not who follows it. Ghana, like many developing nations, is abundant with potential: rich in resources, energy and ambition. Yet, external …

Trump tariffs are a 'disaster' for world's poorest countries

President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs are set to hit some of the world’s poorest nations the hardest, putting their labor-intensive export industries at risk and diminishing one of the US’s biggest economic advantages over rival China. Cambodia …

PM announces massive relief of upto Rs7.69 per unit for electricity consumers

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a significant reduction in the electricity prices of up to Rs 7.69 per unit for the consumers, pledging to provide further …

Sweden’s Riksbank Research : AI Models Outperforming Traditional Time Series Models in Predicting GDP, Inflation

Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, is embracing a transformative shift in economic forecasting, as recent findings from its Monetary Policy Department reveal that artificial intelligence (AI)-based models are outperforming traditional time series models …

The Chainsaw International

In an image shared around the world, Elon Musk is seen grunting while waving a chainsaw over his head at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington in February. Perhaps less virally circulated was the scene just before, when the far- …

How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative

Two weeks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility, unlocking millions in critical funding, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s cabinet approved the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan ( …

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Togo

Analysis-Emerging economies brace for Trump tariff 'turning point'

By Rae Wee, Karin Strohecker, Libby George SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -Emerging economies worldwide are bracing for sliding currencies and a possible deterioration of their sovereign credit after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs brought levies …

The end of international development?

Andrew Brooks’ critique of international aid offers an insight into the mechanisms of alleviating hardship around the world. Image: Shutterstock Eight years ago, I published a book entitled The End of Development: A Global History of Poverty and Prosperity …

ECF challenges still remain—IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative Nelnam Koumtingue says Malawi has made progress in some areas in line with the four-year $175 million (about K306 billion) Extended Credit Facility (ECF), but challenges still remain. In a written …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Global Vision Technologies Unveils Next Generation FAMCare: A New Era of Case Management Begins

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vision Technologies (GVT), a leader in human services technology solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the next-generation of — a groundbreaking …

DIX Developments Acquires 169 Acres for “The Crossings” in Citrus County

LAKE MARY,, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIX Developments, through its affiliate Lecanto 166 Property Group, has acquired 169 acres—one of three parcels that make up the planned community known as The Crossings in Citrus …

Planet Fashion TV - Swims The Globe - 2nd Annual 'Mode De Cannes' & 'Miami Swim Week Fashion & Resort Celebration'

Planet Fashion TV Sets the Stage - Cannes Film Fest, Miami Swim Week at the Plymouth & AccaArt's Fashion Journal, ‘Green’ Finance, Fine Art & Destination Dining CANNES-MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

COLORI Pilot Program Brings Learning and Joy to Hundreds of Children in Massachusetts Shelters

Amal Alliance Celebrates Success of Innovative Mobile Education Pilot Across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past year, the COLORI mobile learning initiative from Amal Alliance, in …

DC BLACK PRIDE 2025 TO KICK OFF WITH STAR-STUDDED OPENING RECEPTION FEATURING MUSICAL SENSATION INIKO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated DC Black Pride 2025 will officially launch with a spectacular Opening Reception on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Capital Hilton. This marquee …

Dexian Named to Newsweek’s List of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025

Dexian ranked #5 in the consulting and professional services industry and earned the distinction of being the top staffing and solutions firm on the list. MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexian, a global leader in …

AVERARDO ORTA HEAD OF COLIBRI' HEALTH ITALIAN GROUP ANNOUNCES HIS GREAT SATISFACTION WITH THE RESULTS ON RESEARCH CAR T

AVERARDO ORTA CEO OF COLIBRI' COMMENTS ON RESULTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF CAR T THERAPIES BOLOGNA, BOLOGNA, ITALY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “A deep satisfaction with the results obtained with Car T therapies”. This is how …

Alice & Bob Selected by DARPA for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Company’s cat qubit technology awarded funding for DARPA QBI Stage A to accelerate the path to utility-scale quantum computing by 2033 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant …

Impacted Family & Friends Suicide Prevention Resources Release Blended Hearts Online Courses of Study

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Impacted Family & Friends (IFF) Blended Hearts Courses were developed in 2014 as a companion tool with the release of the documentary, A Voice at the Table – a call to action …

Towing Museum Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nine individuals will be honored for their contributions to the towing and recovery industry later this year. CHATTANOOGA , TN, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum …

Signal Health Group Leads the Way in Secure, Transparent, and Personalized Care

At Signal Health Group, we believe that healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a commitment to people, their well-being, and their dignity. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Signal Health Group is working to …

Serrala Recognized by Analyst Firm in AI Use Cases for Accounts Payable and Receivable Automation Report

Serrala featured in Forrester's 2025 AI reports for Accounts Payable and Receivable, highlighting its role in advancing intelligent automation across finance. NORDERSTEDT, HAMBURG, GERMANY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serrala, a …

April is Autism Awareness Month: Why Workplace Reform for Neurodivergent Employees Is a Business Imperative

Autism Awareness Month Puts Spotlight on Neurodiversity at Work BEAVERTON , OR, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Autism Awareness Month begins, advocates and researchers are calling on employers to adopt more inclusive …

Experior Financial Group Strengthens Commitment to Industry Leadership with Expanded News and Resource Hub

Experior Financial Group, Inc., a leading provider of financial services and life insurance solutions, announces the expansion of its news and resource hub. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial …

EHMA'S 51ST AGM IN WARSAW INSPIRES PROGRESS AND COLLABORATION IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY

WARSAW, POLAND, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from 28 to 30 March 2025, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders …

LCR Capital Partners Welcomes Rahul Mishra as Senior Director, Commercial, India

Based in Mumbai, Rahul will lead LCR’s sales execution strategies in India and Southeast Asia, further strengthening the firm’s presence in the region. WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LCR Capital Partners is …

6WIND Secures Dense Air’s Neutral Host Solution with Cutting-Edge Virtualized Network Solutions

PARIS, FRANCE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Dense Air, delivering virtual security and routing …

OpenPayd's Barry O'Sullivan Illuminates Embedded Finance at PAY360 2025

At the PAY360 2025 conference, Barry O'Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, shared his insights on embedded finance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the PAY360 2025 conference, held on …

CabinetryNews.com: President Trump Signs Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Orders That Will Impact The Cabinetry Industry

Trump signs sweeping reciprocal tariffs order, impacting 60+ countries and key industries, including the top 4 countries manufacturing for the cabinetry sector. NASDAQ (NASDAQ:INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨ …