MANILA, July 1, 2017 – The World Bank projects continued robust growth for the Philippines and expects the country’s economy to expand at 6.8 percent in 2017. The World Bank has updated the economic...
Date: July 1, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
COLOMBO, June 29, 2017— Sri Lankan Government led reforms to improve competitiveness, maintain macro-fiscal stability and strengthen institutions, with broad support in the country, are key to robust economic...
Date: June 29, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Conducive global environment and improved domestic fundamentals support positive economic outlook Jakarta, June 15, 2017 – Indonesia’s economy began 2017 on a strong footing, helped by a more supportive...
Date: June 15, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
More reliable and open data access can boost growth, expected at 4.9 percent for 2017 KUALA LUMPUR, June 13, 2017 –The latest Malaysia Economic Monitor, launched today by the World Bank, reports that Malaysia...
Date: June 13, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
The Lao PDR economy is projected to expand at around 7 percent annually for the period 2017 to 2019, higher than other countries in the region, according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Lao Economic...
Date: May 24, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Increasing Productivity is Key for the Future Phnom Penh, May 17, 2017 — Driven mainly by resilient construction and garment sectors, Cambodia’s economic growth remains strong, projected to reach...
Date: May 17, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
ASTANA, May 17, 2017 – Kazakhstan’s economic growth is projected to accelerate in 2017, owing to higher oil prices and oil production, says the World Bank’s latest Kazakhstan Economic Update. According...
Date: May 17, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Bangladesh’s economic growth remains resilient in spite of volatile export growth and a decline in remittances. A new World Bank report The Bangladesh Development Update May 2017 notes inflation has decelerated...
Date: May 14, 2017
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Economic and policy developments The Philippine economy remained resilient to global headwinds in 2016. While a slower-than-expected global recovery weakened net exports, surging domestic demand pushed...
Date: May 4, 2017
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Warsaw, 20 April 2017 – Poland’s economic growth is expected to accelerate to 3.3 percent in 2017, compared to 2.8 percent in 2016, supported by stronger investment and consumption, according to forecasts...
Date: April 20, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Nearly half of the countries followed counter-cyclical policies: spending in bad times and saving in good timesMarket watchers expect that the region’s average growth will turn positive this yearYet fiscal...
Date: April 18, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Report recommends that policy makers continue to address macroeconomic vulnerabilities,improve quality of public spending and promote integration to help the region sustain resilience SINGAPORE, April...
Date: April 13, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Report recommends that policy makers continue to address macroeconomic vulnerabilities, improve quality of public spending and promote integration to help the region sustain resilience SINGAPORE, April...
Date: April 13, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
The calendar year just ended was a slog for the world economy. Weak international trade and subdued investment, among other culprits, conspired to slow world growth to its weakest pace since 2009. And...
Date: February 15, 2017
Type: Opinion
Language: English
YANGON, January 30, 2017 – Myanmar’s economy will grow an average of 7.1 percent per year in the next three years, as inflation pressures are expected to ease up and private and public investments...
Date: January 30, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Reforming the Service Sector can further drive growth BANGKOK, December 19, 2016 – Thailand’s economy is expected to grow at 3.1 percent in 2016 and 3.2 percent in 2017, up from 2.8 percent last year,...
Date: December 19, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
KUALA LUMPUR, December 19, 2016—Malaysia's economy remains resilient to external headwinds, with GDP growth projected around 4.2 percent in 2016 and 4.3 percent in 2017, according to new economic analysis...
Date: December 19, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
ISLAMABAD, November 10, 2016- Pakistan’s economic growth in fiscal year (FY) 2016 reached 4.7 percent—the highest rate in eight years and a significant increase from the previous year’s 4.0 percent, says...
Date: November 10, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
ZAGREB, October 5, 2016 – While EU growth is projected to remain low, with limited scope for quick policy fixes, a new World Bank report says reforming the service sector could significantly boost incomes...
Date: October 5, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
KATHMANDU, September 5, 2016—Growth in Fiscal Year 2017 is expected to recover to five percent after two years of sub-par growth, according to the twice yearly Nepal Development Update, released in Kathmandu...
Date: October 5, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
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