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ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans

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MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia. The new vehicle, called the...
World Bank’s digital inclusion strategy highlighted at the summit
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World Bank’s digital inclusion strategy highlighted at the summit

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The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit highlights efforts to enhance digital public infrastructure and close the digital gap worldwide....
Concerns mount over US commitment to IMF and World Bank
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Concerns mount over US commitment to IMF and World Bank

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at G20 fuels fears of an American retreat from the IMF and World Bank, raising concerns over global financial stability....
World Bank remains bullish on India’s economic growth and potential
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World Bank remains bullish on India’s economic growth and potential

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The World Bank reaffirms confidence in India’s economic growth, citing strong resilience, investment appeal, and progressive policies that drive the country’s global economic leadership....
OPEC Fund signs €50 million loan agreement with Montenegro
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OPEC Fund signs €50 million loan agreement with Montenegro

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OPEC Fund signs its first loan agreement with Montenegro, committing €50 million to bolster fiscal sustainability, climate action, and green projects, with support from the World Bank and AfD....
Lebanon's grim economic outlook in World Bank's 2024 report
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Lebanon’s grim economic outlook in World Bank’s 2024 report

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Based on the World Bank's projections as of 2024, Lebanon's economic situation remains deeply concerning and "high uncertain."...
World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025
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World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025

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The World Bank has announced an ambitious plan to escalate climate financing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to allocate $10 billion by 2025. This commitment was confirmed by Meskerem Brhane,...
World Bank's revised outlook for East Asia reflects China's economic hurdles
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World Bank’s revised outlook for East Asia reflects China’s economic hurdles

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Amid concerns about China’s economic stability and diminished global demand, the World Bank has revised its growth projections for developing East Asia and the Pacific. The bank’s most recent assessment, unveiled in its Monday report...
Digital work revolution sees the world's gig economy expand by 12 percent
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Digital work revolution sees the world’s gig economy expand by 12 percent

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A recent World Bank report has revealed that the ‘gig economy‘ comprises an unexpected 12% of the global labor market, surpassing previous estimates. This sector offers substantial opportunities, especially for women and young individuals in...