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Rethinking central bank communication in an uncertain world: IMF

In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds

September 3, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka's Lotus Tower to light up for America’s 250th birthday

“Look to the Lotus Tower tonight as it shines in red, white & blue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

July 4, 2026 1 min read

ADB taps business leaders to take on Asia and the Pacific’s challenges

Influential business leaders to put private sector muscle behind solutions to Asia and the Pacific’s pressing problems

July 3, 2026 2 min read

US-Iran war pressures, but does not upend, global credit outlook

The global credit environment has deteriorated since Fitch Ratings’ last Global Credit Outlook, published in December....

June 29, 2026 2 min read
SAARC chief urges regional unity to boost South Asian cooperation

SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar told RCSS “there remains great opportunity for regional unity to take center stag...

UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer has faced pressure to resign after his Labour Party lost local by-elections

Prospective US-Iran deal positive, but still subject to high uncertainty: Fitch

"We still see a high risk that the strait will not be opened immediately or that the situation remains unstable"

June 16, 2026 3 min read

Oil crisis hits world growth outlook as forecasts revised down: Fitch Ratings

Fitch lowering its 2026 forecast for global growth by 0.2pp to 2.4%.

June 6, 2026 3 min read

Inflation, higher rates raise pressure on APAC covered bond borrowers: Fitch

Borrowers are likely to face increased debt-servicing pressure from higher financing and living costs,

June 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's RCSS and Maldives university discuss South Asian research collaboration

Maldives National University (MNU) team met the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

May 25, 2026 1 min read

ADB launches $70bn push to connect Asia’s power grids, digital networks

ADB will work with governments, utilities, the private sector, and development partners to mobilize $50 billion by 2035

May 7, 2026 3 min read

No neat and clean return to the way things were: IMF

Global disruptions are testing how the world moves goods and people

May 1, 2026 2 min read

ADB downgrades Asia and Pacific growth outlook, raises inflation projections

Economies heavily reliant on imported fuel, remittances, tourism, or external financing

April 30, 2026 2 min read

US President gives press conference after shooting incident

He took the opportunity to make the case for the proposed new White House ballroom

April 26, 2026 1 min read

ADB calls for collective resilience amid economic uncertainty

“The priority is clear: keep economies running, strengthen domestic economies, and support regional cooperation to bui...

April 20, 2026 1 min read

Policy makers must balance fiscal credibility with support for vulnerable, IMF warns

"Policy makers will need to carry out structural reforms to lift productivity and growth."

April 15, 2026 5 min read
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War hitting commodity importing countries hardest: IMF

"We project EMDE growth to fall to 3.9% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027,"

April 15, 2026 1 min read

ADB projects India’s GDP to moderate to 6.9-pct in 2026

Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027

April 14, 2026 3 min read

Asia and Pacific growth to slow to 5.1-pct, weighed down by West Asia conflict: ADB

Regional inflation is projected to rise to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, from 3.0% last year.

April 10, 2026 2 min read

US-Iran conflict credit risks remain elevated despite ceasefire: Fitch Ratings

Key unknowns include the outcome of the talks (if any), and speed of recovery for energy flows and supply chain logistic

April 10, 2026 2 min read

US president Trump announces 2-week ceasefire, considers Iran's 10 conditions

As well as the lifting of all US directed sanctions towards Iran.

April 8, 2026 1 min read

A whole civilization will die tonight, Trump says

"47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.

April 7, 2026 2 min read

ADB launches new fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid

April 7, 2026 3 min read

ADB approves emergency financing to accelerate crisis response across Asia and Pacific

To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its developing members

April 3, 2026 2 min read

Prolonged Iran War raises demand risks for US corporates: Fitch Ratings

Adverse scenario assumes oil prices average USD100/barrel in 2026 and global equity prices fall about 10%.

March 31, 2026 3 min read

Oil, equity prices shape Iran War adverse scenario macroeconomic impact: Fitch Ratings

Higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact

March 27, 2026 2 min read
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