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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva tests positive for coronavirus

"Standard IMF and CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Covid protocols are being followed," Gerry Rice, IMF spokesperson, said in a statement

Ukraine seeks to get $5 billion from IMF per month: PM Denys Shmyhal

Ukraine is seeking to receive $5 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) per month, Ukraine's media outlet Hromadske reported, citing the country's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

High oil prices behind inflation in India, monetary tightening needed: IMF

To enhance India's growth potential, it is important to address structural weaknesses of the Indian economy that provide bottlenecks to achieve longer-lasting growth: Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf

Hike taxes to address debt woes, IMF urges crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Cabinet clears proposal to limit Prez powers as Oppn gains momentum

Sri Lanka cabinet clears proposal to clip President Rajapaksa's power

Decision follows announcement from main opposition party that it has garnered enough support for a no-trust vote against the government.

Pakistan asks IMF to pour in more funds, raise programme duration

The country's new government led by Shehbaz Sharif has promised populist measures and kept fuel prices unchanged this month to provide relief to citizens grappling with Asia's second-fastest inflation

FM Sitharaman asks IMF, World Bank to give Sri Lanka low-income tag

This comes as India's southern neighbour deals with its worst-ever economic crisis.

Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8-bn package approved

The size of the loan would be increased from the existing $6 billion to $8 billion - a net addition of $2 billion, a senior government functionary requesting anonymity said

Sri Lanka to appoint advisors on debt restructuring in next 20 days

Sabry said that the discussions he started with IMF officials in Washington would end on Sunday, and that there are a lot more discussions to be held ahead

IMF assures to support Sri Lanka's efforts to overcome economic crisis

The International Monetary Fund has assured support to debt-ridden Sri Lanka in its efforts to mitigate the current economic crisis

IMF says held 'fruitful' technical talks with Sri Lanka on loan request

The Fund said in a statement that the discussions included the need for Sri Lanka to implement 'a credible and coherent strategy' to restore macroeconoimc stability

China must be treated as equal Sri Lanka creditor: India to IMF, World Bank

"All creditors must be treated equally and with transparency," Sitharaman said in an interview in Washington Friday. "I've emphasized that point in general and in the context of Sri Lanka."

Sri Lanka says India, World Bank consider $2 billion bridge finance

The country of 22 million people is struggling to pay for imports after a sharp drop in foreign exchange reserves which has led to a currency devaluation and soaring inflation

India must boost credit, labour to raise growth potential, says IMF

"We had lost two years of growth" because of the pandemic, Choueiri said in a separate interview Friday with Bloomberg Television's Kathleen Hays. "There is still catch up growth happening in India."

Pakistan govt's gross debt to be 71.3% of GDP in 2022: IMF projection

The report has projected government expenditure at 18.4 per cent of the GDP in 2022 and 17.1 per cent in 2023 compared to 18.6 per cent in 2021

IMF projects India's general fiscal deficit at 9.9% of GDP for FY23

Rising energy and food prices will put renewed pressure on fiscal deficits, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said in a tweet.

Lanka must ensure political stability before IMF deal: Dr Dushni Weerakoon

We have an economic crisis that has spilled out as a political crisis: Weerakoon

Speculation without data

Poverty estimates need govt surveys to resume

International Monetary Fund, World Bank chiefs raise global debt alarm

World Bank President Malpass called for a new process for restructuring debt burdens for developing nations amid concerns about a lack of transparency over how much they owe to China

IMF asks cash-strapped Sri Lanka to restructure huge foreign debt

Crisis-hit island nation also seeks bridge loans as IMF aid will take six months