thousands in argentina protest against utility costs imf

Thousands in Argentina protest against utility costs, IMF

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in the Argentine capital on Friday (Jun 1) to protest talks between the government and the IMF amid fresh public anger over a hike in utility prices.
imfs lagarde says ready to assist argentina

IMF's Lagarde says ready to assist Argentina

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Thursday (May 10) she is ready to aid Argentina and wants talks on a financing package to be finalised quickly.
argentina minister to meet imfs lagarde to request loan

Argentina minister to meet IMF's Lagarde to request loan

Argentina Economy Minister Nicolas Dujovne is due to meet on Thursday with IMF chief Christine Lagarde to request a financing package to help shore up the struggling economy, officials said on Wednesday (May 9).
imf unveils new corruption policy for member states

IMF unveils new corruption policy for member states

The stricter new policy also aims to tackle how rich countries contribute to corruption in the developing world by failing to prevent bribery and money laundering or by allowing anonymous corporate ownership.
door to us china trade talks seems to open after imf meeting

Door to US-China trade talks seems to open after IMF meeting

The gathering of world finance ministers began with heightened anxiety about the potential damage a US-China trade war could do to the economic recovery but ended on Saturday (Apr 21) with a door open to negotiations.
us china trade tension dominates imf gathering

US-China trade tension dominates IMF gathering

Trade tensions between the United States and China, which threaten to spill over into the global economy, are dominating a gathering of world finance officials even as the Group of 20 avoided the topic on Friday (Apr 20).
imfs lagarde warns against harming trade investment

IMF's Lagarde warns against harming trade, investment

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said escalating trade tensions could reverberate through the world economy, undermining confidence and choking off investment.
imf projects viet nams gdp growth by 66pc

IMF projects Viet Nam’s GDP growth by 6.6pc

In a recent report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected Viet Nam’s economy to grow by 6.6 per cent this year and by 6.5 per cent in 2019.
imf warns of risks as central banks tighten

IMF warns of risks as central banks tighten

The International Monetary Fund urged central banks on Wednesday (Apr 18) to take a gradual and transparent approach to tightening monetary policy, warning that unexpected moves could shock the global economy.
moet expects more international educational investment

MoET expects more international educational investment

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is expecting the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to continue their technical and financial support for Vietnamese higher educational projects, said Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha.  
imf chief warns trade war will harm global growth

IMF chief warns trade war will harm global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday (Mar 7) that a trade war US President Donald Trump apparently intends to provoke with tariffs on steel and aluminium would snuff out global growth.
global markets seeing necessary corrections imf chief

Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

Wall Street stocks ended a bruising week on a benign note, courtesy of a late-session surge on Friday, while equity markets in Europe and Asia fell sharply in volatile trading.
brussels defends eurozone overhaul despite divided eu

Brussels defends eurozone overhaul despite divided EU

BRUSSELS: The European Commission unveiled its vision of a rebooted eurozone on Wednesday (Dec 6), including the creation of a European version of the IMF, but stepped back from its more ambitious ideas amid misgivings from powerful Germany.
spain court orders ex imf head rato to be tried for fraud

Spain court orders ex-IMF head Rato to be tried for fraud

MADRID: A Spanish court on Friday (Nov 17) ordered former IMF head Rodrigo Rato to stand trial for fraud over the failed 2011 listing of Bankia, a bank he led which later needed rescuing by the state.
imf chief warns of dark future over climate change

IMF chief warns of 'dark future' over climate change

RIYADH: The world faces a "dark future" if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde warned on Tuesday.