IMF makes new recommendations for Indonesia’s economy

IMF makes new recommendations for Indonesia’s economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given some comments on Indonesia’s economy as the country is undergoing a government transition from President Joko Widodo to President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

Southeast Asia - Fri, May 3, 2024 | 8:40 am

Improved business environment, infrastructure can help Vietnam’s growth reach 6.5%: IMF

Improved business environment, infrastructure can help Vietnam’s growth reach 6.5%: IMF

Improving the business environment and infrastructure can help Vietnam secure economic growth of 6.5% over the medium term, said Krishna Srinivasan, director of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department.

Economy - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 9:32 pm

Vietnam added to Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies group by IMF

Vietnam added to Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies group by IMF

Vietnam has been removed from the Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs) group and added to the Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies (EMMIEs) group by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 4:05 pm

Vietnam should consider establishing crisis and financial stability monitoring function at SBV: IMF

Vietnam should consider establishing crisis and financial stability monitoring function at SBV: IMF

On the occasion of new year 2024, Jochen Schmittmann, resident representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Vietnam, talks to The Investor about the prospects of Vietnam’s economy and recommendations on deepening the capital market.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Fri, December 29, 2023 | 4:18 pm

Fitch Ratings forecasts Vietnam economy to grow 6.3% in 2024

Fitch Ratings forecasts Vietnam economy to grow 6.3% in 2024

Vietnam’s economy is predicted to grow 6.3% in 2024 and 7% in 2025 thanks to support from domestic fiscal and monetary policies, following a slowdown in 2023, Fitch Ratings has said.

Economy - Sat, November 11, 2023 | 10:36 am

Global economic growth to slow to 3% in 2023, 2.9% in 2024: IMF

Global economic growth to slow to 3% in 2023, 2.9% in 2024: IMF

Global growth is forecast to slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrote in its October edition of the World Economic Outlook.

Consulting - Sat, October 14, 2023 | 9:13 am

Vietnam’s economic growth can reach 5% in 2023, 6.3% in 2024: HSBC

Vietnam’s economic growth can reach 5% in 2023, 6.3% in 2024: HSBC

Vietnam can reach economic growth of 5% in 2023 and 6.3% in 2024, said Frederic Neumann, HSBC's chief Asia economist and co-head of Global Research Asia, at a Monday event held by the bank.

Economy - Tue, October 10, 2023 | 10:40 am

IMF retains Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast at 4.7%

IMF retains Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast at 4.7%

The IMF has kept its 2023 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam unchanged from its April projection at 4.7%, below the government’s 6.5% target, though the country's liquidity, foreign exchange and inflationary pressures have eased.

Economy - Fri, September 29, 2023 | 10:11 am

Further interest rate cuts may disrupt Vietnam’s foreign exchange: IMF

Further interest rate cuts may disrupt Vietnam’s foreign exchange: IMF

The State Bank of Vietnam adopted easing monetary policy with interest rate cuts in early 2023 to stay ahead of challenges, but further interest cuts may disrupt the country’s foreign exchange dynamics, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

Economy - Fri, September 29, 2023 | 9:17 am

AMRO cuts Vietnam GDP growth forecast to 4.4%

AMRO cuts Vietnam GDP growth forecast to 4.4%

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has revised down Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% in 2023 in its July update for regional economic outlook from 6.8% in April.

Economy - Fri, July 14, 2023 | 4:50 pm

Vietnam economic rebound forecast for second half

Vietnam economic rebound forecast for second half

Vietnam’s economy in the second half of this year is set to pick up again after slow growth in the first half, but its full-year growth would be slower than earlier predicted, HSBC and DBS Bank said.

Economy - Thu, July 6, 2023 | 4:44 pm

UOB cuts Vietnam 2023 growth forecast down to 5.2%

UOB cuts Vietnam 2023 growth forecast down to 5.2%

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised down its 2023 growth projection for Vietnam to 5.2% in view of the challenges ahead and the first half’s 3.72% expansion year-on-year.

Economy - Tue, July 4, 2023 | 4:00 pm

IMF pegs Vietnam 2023 growth at 4.7% with H2 recovery

IMF pegs Vietnam 2023 growth at 4.7% with H2 recovery

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates Vietnam’s 2023 growth at 4.7%, aided by a second-half recovery led by a rebound in exports and expansionary domestic policies.

Economy - Fri, June 30, 2023 | 4:03 pm

Vietnam to double global economic growth: IMF

Vietnam to double global economic growth: IMF

The International Monetary Fund’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva called Vietnam “a shining star” and forecast the country’s growth would be twice that of the global economy.

Economy - Sat, May 20, 2023 | 3:31 pm