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IMF, World Bank see India’s potential…

FM Sitharaman interacts with the diaspora at the India Community Centre, in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy: X@FinMinIndia) San Francisco: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India has become the fastest-growing economy, driven by the " …

Global Leaders Rally at FRLD Dialogue to Bolster Climate Crisis Response

Global leaders and institutions convened in Washington, D.C., for the inaugural High-Level Dialogue of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), held alongside the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings. The event, themed “Strengthening Response(s) to …

World Bank recommends higher taxes on wealthiest groups in Pakistan

The World Bank has advised Pakistan to adopt a more progressive tax system by imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest income groups, while also eliminating exemptions that disproportionately benefit high earners.  According to the latest World Bank report, …

Tremont: Zimbabwe’s shrinking civic space and corruption undermine economic progress

The United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, says the shrinking of civic space, the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, and rampant corruption are major obstacles to attracting investment into the country. Ambassador Tremont …

House Lauds Boakai for Tangible Deliverables Amid Challenges

The House of Representatives commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for their “tireless efforts” in delivering tangible development outcomes and economic relief to Liberia amidst post-pandemic and post-donor transitions. The House’s …

World Bank raises Türkiye's economic growth forecast for 2025

The World Bank has raised Türkiye's economic growth forecast for this year to 3.1% from 2.6%, according to the Europe and Central Asia Economic Update report released on Wednesday. For 2026, Türkiye's economy is expected to grow by 3.6%. In its …

Poverty rate in Anambra rose to 53.7% under you in two years – Sanwo-Olu replies Peter Obi 

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has criticized former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, over recent comments made about Nigeria’s economy at Johns Hopkins University in the …

World Bank Slashes Growth Forecasts for MENA Region amid Global Uncertainty

The World Bank has sharply downgraded its growth projections for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, cutting its forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 2.6% and 3.7%, respectively. It marked the second revision this year, down from January’s estimates …

US Treasury chief says IMF, World Bank must be ‘fit

Washington – The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank “must be made fit for purpose again,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions should be promoting economic growth instead of social issues. Speaking on the …

Afghanistan’s economic growth falls behind population growth, Says World Bank

World Bank on glass building. Mirrored sky and city modern facade. Global capital, business, finance, economy, banking and money concept 3D rendering illustration.The World Bank reports Afghanistan’s economy grew by 2.5%, falling behind the population …

Aliko Dangote, Airtel’s Sunil Mittal join World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab 

The World Bank Group announced the launch of the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, with the appointment of new members including Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote and Bharti Airtel’s Sunil Mittal. The World Bank said it expanded the Lab’s membership …

Lebanon gets $250 million World Bank loan to ease electricity crisis

IFC EDGE Celebrates 10M Square Meter Green Certification Milestone in Africa

The International Finance Corporation (IFC)’s Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Buildings certification program has reached a 10 million square meter milestone of green-certified floor space in Africa, part of more than 100 million …

New initiatives to monitor pollution face flak from city residents

The Environment Minister’s recent announcement in the Assembly on the remote monitoring of rivers, air pollution, and noise pollution in Chennai has faced criticism from residents and activists, who say it is ineffective and a waste of public funds. One …

12400 Lives Touched, 37 Tonnes of CO2 Saved: How Women Are Powering India’s Green Economy

This article is sponsored by Development Alternatives. Meenu Devi, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Sikhar, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, transitioned from a diesel-powered flour mill to a solar-powered one through Development Alternatives’ Urja Mandala …

African Development Bank signs $3.2 billion Exposure Exchange with Inter-American Development Bank

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Angola more likely to tap IMF loan after oil price drop: finance minister

A slide in crude oil prices is increasing the likelihood that Angola will need an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, finance minister Vera Daves de Sousa told Reuters, adding the government is running stress tests to gauge the impact on its finances. …

World Bank trims Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 2.7pc

• Notes economy showing signs of stability amid constraints • Warns slow growth will make it difficult to create jobs, reduce poverty ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday slightly lowered its growth forecast for Pakistan to 2.7 per cent for the current …

Minister Rania Al-Mashat Holds Series of Meetings with Leaders of International Financial Institutions, Government ...

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Bar Capital Debuts Innovative Private Equity Solution for High-Growth New Jersey Cannabis Retail Ventures at MJ Unpacked

The company selects New Jersey, the nation's most densely populated state, with a new, fast-growing cannabis market, as its sole focus. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bar Capital, a New Jersey-based …

VFP Code Converter 3.36 - The Economical Code Migration Tool for FoxPro Enhances Support for Converting to 50+ Languages

VFP Code Converter 3.36 prevents connection timeouts with LLMs, reducing the need to break up code into smaller blocks of text to complete code migrations. FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- .com Solutions Inc. …

Alona Lebedieva: The EU must be not only a symbol of peace, but a tool for action

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent joint online meeting between Members of the European Parliament and Ukrainian lawmakers focused on Ukraine’s preparation for accession to the European Union. The participants reaffirmed …

Financial Analyst Martha Barrantes Projects Emerging Trends Shaping LATAM's Economic Landscape

Martha Barrantes outlines key trends reshaping LATAM's economy, from digital transformation to ESG and SME-driven growth. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial expert Martha Barrantes has identified a wave of emerging …

Kabal Acquires IronSight to Launch Unified Platform for End-to-End Energy Logistics

Kabal, the global leader in logistics solutions for the energy sector, today announced its acquisition of IronSight, creating "Uber" for Oil and Gas. STAVANGER, NORWAY, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kabal, the global leader in …

Cirrus Assessment to showcase AI-powered item generation at LEARNTEC 2025

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cirrus Assessment, a leader in online high-stakes testing, has officially unveiled Cirrus Assist, a groundbreaking AI-powered item generation suite. Fully integrated into the Cirrus …

Elev8ors® Named Business of the Year at Prestigious Stevie Awards

Revolutionizing Networking with Purpose, Trust, and Community SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elev8ors®, the groundbreaking virtual networking organization co-founded by Francesca Kenney and Brian Keltner, has …

The Dealmakers Announces 'Investors Roundtable in Malta' in Strategic Cooperation with FinanceMalta

Connecting global investors with Malta’s key industries to foster cross-border partnerships, innovation, and strategic growth through FinanceMalta's support. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dealmakers, …

EBC Financial Group Perluas Komitmen Global melalui Dukungan di Event 5K United to Beat Malaria

Lewat kolaborasi strategis dan aksi nyata dari seluruh tim, EBC ikut bergerak bersama dunia untuk mewujudkan dunia bebas malaria. DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saat dunia memperingati Hari Malaria Sedunia 2025 dengan …

EXANTE Hosts Landmark AI & Compliance Summit in Malta, Uniting Regulators, Innovators, and Industry Leaders

ST JULIAN'S, MALTA, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning prime brokerage leader EXANTE, trading in Malta under XNT Ltd., is proud to announce the inaugural Future of Compliance 2025 conference, a high-profile international event set to …

EBC Financial Group เดินหน้าสานต่อพันธกิจร่วมกับ United to Beat Malaria พร้อมสนับสนุนกิจกรรมวิ่ง 5K ครั้งแรก

จากความร่วมมือเชิงกลยุทธ์สู่การกระทำของพนักงานทั่วโลก EBC ร่วมขับเคลื่อนการเคลื่อนไหวระดับโลกเพื่อยุติโรคมาลาเรียอย่างถาวร DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ในวาระ วันมาลาเรียโลก 2025 ภายใต้ธีม “ยุติมาลาเรียเริ่มที่พวกเรา: …

EBC Financial Group tăng cường cam kết với United to Beat Malaria thông qua quan hệ đối tác toàn cầu mới

Từ quan hệ đối tác chiến lược đến hành động của nhân viên toàn cầu, EBC tham gia phong trào toàn cầu để chấm dứt sốt rét vĩnh viễn WA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Khi thế giới kỷ niệm Ngày Sốt Rét Thế giới 2025 với chủ đề …

Future Food Asia, 10개 AgriFoodTech 스타트업 결선 진출팀 발표 – 총 상금 10만 달러 수상 경쟁

SINGAPORE, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 아시아 태평양 지역(APAC) 내 AgriFoodTech 혁신을 선도하는 대표 플랫폼인 Future Food Asia가 제9회 대회의 결선 진출 10개 스타트업을 발표했습니다. 이들은 오는 5월 21일부터 22일까지 싱가포르에서 열리는 대회에서 총상금 10만 달러(USD)를 놓고 경합을 벌이게 됩니다. 또한, Adisseo FeedForward …

EBC 금융그룹, ‘말라리아 퇴치’ 캠페인과 글로벌 파트너십 강화... 첫 5K런 공식 후원

전 세계 직원 동참가지 이끌며 말라리아 종식을 위한 글로벌 운동에 본격적으로 참여하다 WA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2025년 세계 말라리아의 날을 맞이해, EBC 금융그룹은 유엔 재단의 ‘United to Beat Malaria' 캠페인과의 글로벌 파트너십을 새롭게 다졌다. ‘Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, …

Second annual FinCrimeTech50 highlights the top innovators in the fight against financial crime

FinTech Global has unveiled this year's FinCrimeTech50, a list of the top tech firms tackling money laundering, fraud, and financial crime in financial services LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As new technologies reshape …

Creative Health Media Partners with Kidney Care Center of Georgia to Deliver Digital KDE Program to Patients

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Health Media Expands, Joining Forces with Kidney Care Center of Georgia to Educate Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Using Innovative Digital Education Platform …

Colle AI Improves Creator Experience With Targeted NFT Innovation Features

New platform enhancements simplify asset customization, multichain deployment, and AI-guided creation flows LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the multichain AI-powered NFT platform, has …

AGII Scales Risk Detection Tools to Boost Blockchain Resilience

AGII strengthens decentralized infrastructures with scalable AI-powered risk detection and mitigation systems. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGII, the AI-driven Web3 platform, today announced the expansion of …

Trexity Partners with Rye Consulting to Lead U.S. Expansion

Canadian Delivery Platform Gains Traction Nationally, Now Sets Sights on U.S. Growth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trexity, Canada’s leading same-day, last-mile local delivery platform, has engaged Rye Consulting …

Apex Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Juanita’s Foods

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apex Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer sector across the Americas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Juanita’s …