yuans global popularity will impact vn economy

Yuan’s global popularity will impact VN economy

The inclusion of China’s yuan into the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s basket of reserve currencies last Saturday will impact finance across the globe, and Việt Nam is no exception.
imf chief says get tough politicians threaten trade

IMF chief says 'get-tough' politicians threaten trade

WASHINGTON: The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde on Tuesday (Tues 13) said politicians who campaigned on promises of protectionism and economic barriers were a threat to global trade.
fed should hold on rates if brexit vote hits growth imf

Fed should hold on rates if Brexit vote hits growth: IMF

WASHINGTON: The IMF said on Tuesday (Jul 12) that the Federal Reserve should hold off on raising interest rates if Britain's vote to break with the European Union results in slower US growth.
imf says brexit impact negative and substantial for uk

IMF says Brexit impact 'negative and substantial' for UK

The International Monetary Fund warned on Friday (Jun 17) that if Britain votes to exit the European Union next week it could deal the economy a "negative and substantial" blow.
ncif counters imf forecasts

NCIF counters IMF forecasts

Vietnam’s economic prospects for this year will not be strongly affected by China’s economic downturn and the FED’s interest rate hike. However, it is likely to be significantly impacted by global oil price movements.
imf announces us 15b loan for sri lanka

IMF announces US$1.5b loan for Sri Lanka

The IMF has agreed a US$1.5 billion loan for Sri Lanka in support of economic reforms aimed at reversing a two-decade decline in tax revenue and reviving growth, it said Friday.
imf world bank un unite to fight tax evasion

IMF, World Bank, UN unite to fight tax evasion

Four of the world's largest multilateral organisations joined hands on Tuesday in the fight to help developing countries fight tax evasion.
economic slump worries as imf world bank pledge action

Economic slump worries as IMF, World Bank pledge action

World finance ministers pledged to boost growth on Saturday at IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings tainted by lingering worries about the dragging global economy and hints of discord.
imf defends negative interest rates despite risks

IMF defends negative interest rates despite risks

The IMF on Sunday defended negative interest rates set by central banks, given "significant risks" of slow growth, while acknowledging potential for dangerous boom-and-bust cycles.
imf urges innovation to battle global growth slowdown

IMF urges innovation to battle global growth slowdown

Facing slowing growth in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund on Thursday called for policies that support research and development to promote innovation.
reforms urged to increase growth

Reforms urged to increase growth

Viet Nam should enact large macroeconomic reforms in order to lift growth and catch up with other economies, Christine Largarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said yesterday at a meeting with students of the National Economics University.
imf vows to help vietnam gain macro economic stability

IMF vows to help Vietnam gain macro-economic stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wishes to work with Vietnam in its strongest fields, and pledges to provide addition technical assistance to help the country reach macro-economic stability.
imf renews call for action against global economic slide

IMF renews call for action against global economic slide

The International Monetary Fund strengthened its call for concerted action to forestall a global economic slide on Tuesday, warning of the increasing risks of policy inertia.
imf warns g20 that world economy highly vulnerable

IMF warns G20 that world economy 'highly vulnerable'

The International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that the world economy is "highly vulnerable" and called for new mechanisms to protect the most vulnerable countries.
frances lagarde named for second term to lead imf

France's Lagarde named for second term to lead IMF

France's Christine Lagarde, who battled financial fires across Europe as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was officially named Friday to a second five-year term.