Tag: economic reform

Lebanon's parliament has passed a banking secrecy law in a third effort to align with International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions. ...

Kuwait's economy faces stagnation due to monopolization, with top-down policies hindering competition and innovation. Experts urge a reevaluation of these ...

Vietnam's ambitious state restructuring initiative aims to boost economic efficiency and attract foreign investment. However, the drive raises concerns about ...

The Asian Development Bank has highlighted Turkmenistan's economic growth potential, emphasizing the need for diversification beyond its gas-dependent economy. Investments ...

Amid rising economic distress, Tajik authorities are reportedly preoccupied with bureaucratic measures rather than addressing the pressing financial challenges facing ...

Uzbekistan is witnessing small yet significant signs of economic reform success. Recent initiatives aimed at liberalizing markets and attracting foreign ...

Sri Lanka has commenced discussions for the fourth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program in Washington. These talks ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced plans to continue discussions with Sri Lanka regarding the country's fourth review under ...

Lao PDR has implemented bold foreign exchange measures aimed at enhancing macroeconomic stability amidst rising inflation and currency fluctuations. This ...

Kuwait's recent shift towards authoritarian governance has paradoxically created a pathway for economic reform. As political dissent is curtailed, the ...

Kuwait has emphasized the importance of unified economic policies among Arab nations to enhance regional cooperation and resilience. During recent ...

The World Bank has approved a $1.1 billion funding package for Jordan aimed at bolstering economic reforms and creating jobs. ...

In a recent interview with Global Finance Magazine, Uzbekistan Minister Laziz Kudratov outlined the nation’s ambitious economic reforms aimed at ...

Lebanon's appointment of a new central bank governor raises concerns of continuity rather than change. Critics question whether the new ...

Kuwait's policy of providing cheap electricity has led to significant distortionary effects on its economy, encouraging wastefulness and stifling innovation. ...

Sri Lanka's new president has unveiled his inaugural budget, prioritizing recovery from the ongoing economic crisis. The plan aims to ...

The International Monetary Fund's Technical Assistance Report on Bhutan outlines the establishment of an interest rate corridor framework. This initiative ...

Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to external consultants, signaling a shift in its approach to advisory services. This move ...

Kuwait's government is set to cancel licenses for businesses that have remained closed for an extended period, a move aimed ...

Once celebrated for its free-market reforms, Sri Lanka is pivoting towards leftist policies amid economic turmoil. This shift reflects a ...