World Bank
Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says
Growth across the region is expected to slow to 2.1% in 2026, from 2.6% in 2025
World Bank bars three PwC Africa units from pitching for deals
The units had engaged in “fraudulent practices” in the building of a high-voltage electricity transmission line, says lender
Malaysia’s Zetrix raises funds, plans to list AI unit on Nasdaq
As part of their pact, IFC and Zetrix will develop projects across South-east Asia and beyond
World Bank report highlights 'shockingly large' gap between gender equality laws and enforcement
No country currently ensures all the legal rights required for women’s full economic participation
Pakistan must create 30 million jobs in next decade: World Bank president
Failure to do so could fuel ‘illegal migration or domestic instability’, he adds
World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 despite tariffs
Global output growth will slow slightly to 2.6% this year from 2.7% in 2025
World Bank sees Myanmar’s economy shrinking on conflict, quake
The local currency has steadily strengthened following a sharp depreciation last year
The World Bank needs to refocus on poverty
Climate change demands action, but not at the poor’s expense
Little reassurance from IMF-World Bank meetings
The global financial system is adapting too slowly to a world of higher debt, lower growth, trade fragmentation and climate urgency
Countries can build new trade links, resilience amid US tariffs and unpredictability: President Tharman
The US levies are spurring regional integration, he adds
