IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to Thailand
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Luis Breuer, visited Bangkok and Khon Kaen from January 15-29, 2015, to conduct the 2015 Article IV Consultation discussions. The team exchanged views with officials in the government, Bank of Thailand...
Focus on Business Climate and Private Investment Will Be Key to Creating More and Better-paid Jobs in Lao PDR, finds World Bank Group
The growing Lao economy needs to diversify beyond its natural resource base to create more jobs and improve the business environment for foreign and domestic investors, according to two new World Bank Group reports released on February 3.
Mekong Delta Forum builds momentum for coordinated action to improve resilience to climate change and enhance shared prosperity
The Mekong Delta Forum 2015 opened to seek new solutions to the challenges from ongoing development and climate change on February 2, and build for the region’s improved and sustainable livelihoods.
China to Keep Iconic Lijiang River Clean With Help from World Bank
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million loan to the People’s Republic of China to support water management and anti-pollution efforts for the Lijiang River in Guilin, one of the country’s most popular tourist...
European Parliamentary Week: Europe between austerity and growth
EU countries need to continue to cut their budgets, even though the lack of investment is hampering growth, said the European Commission in its Annual Growth Survey for this year.
2015 is a chance to change history, Ban tells UN Youth Forum
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (on screens) addresses Youth Forum at UN Headquarters in New York.
EIB boosts development of Uppsala with SEK 1.8 billion loan
UK's new measures to break down barriers for shared ownership owners
New EMCDDA trendspotter study explores online supply of drugs
Solomon Islands Signs Agreements on Fisheries, Rural Development, Flood Recovery and Economic Reform
The Solomon Islands Government signed agreements with the World Bank for a sustainable fisheries project, funding support for rural poverty alleviation and flood relief, as well as continued economic and fiscal reform on January 29.
