South Korea

South Korea Pledges 45% Increase to World Bank Fund, Solidifying Global Leadership Role

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced a significant 45% increase in the nation's contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), signaling South Korea's commitment to global development. This pledge, totaling approximately 845.6 billion won (US$608.26 million),...
Philippine peso

Philippine Peso Faces Pressure Amid Geopolitical and U.S. Election Risks: Could it Hit Record Low Again?

The Philippine peso could be on course to retest its record low of 59 against the U.S. dollar, driven by escalating geopolitical concerns and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming U.S. election, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warned...
Morocco Central Bank

Morocco to Gradually Shift Dirham Exchange Rate Regime by 2026, Announces Central Bank Governor

Morocco plans to ease its current exchange rate regime starting in 2026, marking a return to gradual currency reform efforts that were postponed due to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came from Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of...
China Economic

China’s Economic Outlook: World Bank Forecasts More Challenges Ahead

In an increasingly uncertain global economic landscape, hopes that 2025 will be a more stable year for China’s economy may be unfounded. The World Bank recently delivered a sobering assessment of the nation’s prospects, predicting that growth in Asia’s largest...
Chinese Yuan

China’s Economic Slowdown to Continue: World Bank Predicts Further Decline in 2025

The World Bank expects China’s economic growth to weaken further in 2025, despite a temporary boost from recent stimulus measures. This trend is likely to exert additional pressure on regional economies, particularly in East Asia and the Pacific, according to...