News & Insights Across Asia
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praises China’s long-term vision and contributions to global economic resilience, highlighting opportunities in green and digital transformations.
The IMF warns that the substantial U.S. fiscal deficit poses a significant risk to the global economy, urging action to address the imbalance between spending and revenue.
IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas cautions that trade-restrictive measures may distort trade against the countries that implement them.
IMF projects slow but steady global growth in its World Economic Outlook, highlighting cautious optimism amid geopolitical tensions and the need for collaborative solutions.
Kristalina Georgieva has been reappointed for a second term as Managing Director of the IMF, signaling continuity and stability that could significantly impact Asia’s economic landscape.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Beijing to discuss major international economic and financial issues, aiming to promote global economic stability and growth.
The IMF is investigating a cybersecurity incident detected on February 16, 2024, where eleven email accounts were compromised and have since been re-secured.
The IMF reports China’s economy rebounded in 2023, achieving a 5% GDP growth aligned with targets, driven by strong domestic demand and supportive policies.
Experts urge the IMF to adjust its governance structures to better represent the significant changes in the global economy, especially the rise of emerging markets in Asia, over the past decade.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praises productive talks in China, discusses global challenges, and calls for greater voice for emerging markets.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva highlights the importance of global cooperation to overcome challenges such as the pandemic, inflation, and conflicts in an interview with CGTN’s Yin Yue.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of a ‘dangerous divergence’ in global COVID-19 economic recovery, urging action to address widening gaps between economies.
The IMF raises its global growth forecast to 6% for 2021 but warns of uneven recovery due to disparities in vaccine access.
