International Monetary Fund News Monitoring

US is negotiating a ‘great’ trade deal for Britain, JD Vance says

The US is ‘working very hard’ to negotiate a ‘great’ trade deal with KeirStarmer’s government because Donald Trump ‘really loves the UK’, vice president JD Vance has said. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports to the US earlier this month, rocking the …

China’s economy grows at a 5.4% annual pace in Jan-March quarter

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese exports, the government said Wednesday. Analysts are forecasting that …

China's economy grows at a 5.4% annual pace in Jan-March quarter

BANGKOK (AP) — China's economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese exports, the government said Wednesday. Analysts are forecasting …

China's Economy Grows 5.4% in First Quarter on Strong Export Surge

Bangkok. China’s economy grew at a 5.4 percent annual pace in the January–March quarter, supported by strong exports ahead of steep tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the government said Wednesday. Analysts warn that the world’s second- …

Experts urge Kenya to rethink spending, tax policy ahead of 2025/26 Budget

Francis Kamau, the EY East Africa Tax Leader & Partner speaking during the 2025 EY pre-budgeting briefing in Nairobi. As Kenya heads into the 2025/26 budget cycle, senior experts at Ernst & Young (EY) have called on the government to adopt bold …

Lebanon eyes financial trust boost at IMF, World Bank spring meetings

Report by Bassam Abou Zeid, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian A week before the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, the official Lebanese delegation has outlined its plan of action. It intends …

House of Representatives postpones hearing session for Libyan Central Bank's Governor

The member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsalam Nassiya, confirmed in press statements the postponement of Tuesday’s scheduled hearing session, which was expected to be attended by the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya. Nassiya criticized …

A new world order emerges

New world order refers to a new period of history, evidencing dramatic change in world political thought and the balance of power in international relations. The new world order is precisely an international, unrelenting pressure and intimidation by the …

The IMF goes after Donald Trump, warns he is triggering global recession

The International Monetary Fund is warning countries about an impending global recession, citing US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and geopolitical indifferences as factors that could destabilize global financial markets. In a report released …

EU: Travel to US Only with Basic Gadgets and Burner Phones

New European Union regulations designed to assist officials in safeguarding their personal and professional information in light of potential covert surveillance in the US. The European Union has recommended that employees traveling to the United States …

Argentina has received a $20 billion loan from the IMF

Race to stop Trump tariffs hitting British medicine industry

Government officials and pharmaceutical bosses are scrambling to stop President Trump from levying a tariff on medicines that would harm a multibillion-pound British industry. The US president has warned that a tariff on foreign drugs will come into effect …

Gross forex reserves stands at $21.18b 

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves stood at $21 billion on 15 April as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6). The Bangladesh Bank has issued a …

Chinese embassy: U.S. official’s Argentina comments are ‘defamation and calumny’

China has rejected comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the country’s currency swap with Argentina as “malicious defamation and calumny.”  Last week Argentina renewed its US$5 billion currency swap with China for 12 months. The …

Gov't working with IMF, World Bank to review VAT and make it simple for businesses - Ato Forson

The government has started a review of Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system to help address the challenges businesses face under its current structure, the Ministry of Finance has said. The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made this known in a …

IMF Reportedly Suspends $248.5 Million Funding to Government of Sierra Leone

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly suspended all monetary funding to the Government of Sierra Leone, triggering an emergency review meeting on funds disbursement scheduled for April. According to a report by the New Age Newspaper, the IMF …

WARNING: The next Budget will be murderous

The level of Public Service cuts looming in the next Budget were enough for Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr and a swathe of public servants to resign, but the enormity of what Free Market NZ Initiative acolyte Nicola Willis wants to do hasn’t been leaked …

IMF-SCBAP meeting discusses judicial efficiency, property rights

ISLAMABAD: A visiting mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP), on Monday deliberated over key legal challenges affecting the country’s investment …

‘Economic indicators are moving towards improvement,’ says Aqeel Malik

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik claimed on Tuesday that economic indicators were moving towards improvement. Expressing his thoughts on Samaa TV programme "Nadeem Malik Live", Malik said: "A CCC rating also …

Zap Media Leadership to Champion Canadian Critical Industries at DiscoveryX 2025 Innovation Summit

Zap Media execs to champion A.I. transformation for Canada's critical industries at DiscoveryX 2025 in mining, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zap Media founders Daniyal Zafar (CEO) …

B2i Digital is Marketing Partner for Maxim Group's Critical Minerals Summit

B2i Digital will highlight U.S.-focused mining companies ahead of the May 6th virtual event to its community of over 1.2 million sophisticated investors NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2i Digital, Inc. has been …

RST SOLUTIONS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION IN INDONESIA TO SUPPORT MINING GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

RST Solutions expands capacity in Indonesia’s mining sector, delivering enhanced customised solutions for fine particle management. AUSTRALIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australia’s leading fine particle specialist RST Solutions has …

Cru Software CEO Jason Cameron Recognised as Most Influential CEO 2025 in Workforce Compliance Solutions

Jason Cameron recognised for redefining workforce compliance through innovation and intelligent rostering. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cru Software is proud to announce that its CEO, Jason Cameron, has been honoured …

Completion of Redemption of Senior Notes Due 2026

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 975) ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This announcement is made by Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules …

Operational Update for the Quarter Ended 31 March 2025

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 975) HONG KONG, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors (the “Board”) of Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively …

Raze Finance Partners with Ferrox Holdings to Tokenize Titanium Mining

Raze’s Real-World Asset Tokenization Powers the $FeTi70 Invoice Token to Enable an Innovative Production Financing Solution for South African Mining Operations CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raze, a leading …

KREISEL Electric joins ​​EVONOMY's Ecosystem, providing high energy density batteries for demanding EV applications

KREISEL Electric battery solutions provide stunning performance, longevity, and safety DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVONOMY Group — a leader in Technical and Commercial services for Electrification, Autonomous …

Acclaim Energy Refuerza su Equipo Corporativo con Ximena Luján

Acclaim Energy Refuerza su Equipo Corporativo con Ximena Luján MONTERREY, NUEVO LEóN, MEXICO, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Energy México se complace en anunciar la incorporación de Ximena Luján como Business Support and Special …

Source Energy Services Announces Upcoming Earnings Release

CALGARY, Alberta, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX:SHLE  FIRST QUARTER RESULTS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL Source is pleased to announce that its first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2025, will be released following the …

Brilliant Earth to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 6th

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (“Brilliant Earth” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BRLT), an innovative, global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry, today announced that it will report first quarter 2025 …

Koryx Copper Announces Change of Auditor

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Koryx Copper Inc. (“Koryx” or the "Company") (TSX-V: KRY) (NSX: KYX) announces that it has changed its auditor from Crowe MacKay LLP (“Former Auditor”) to MNP LLP (“Successor Auditor …

Barrick Calls for Responsible Leadership as Mali Situation Escalates

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) confirms that it has continued to engage in good faith with the Government of Mali to finalise an agreement that was fully …

Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Operational and Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

2024 Operational and Project Highlights: Completed and filed the new National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report that defines the large and high-grade Mineral Resources at the 100% owned Ferguson Lake Project (Table 1). 80% of the Indicated Mineral …

Verde Announces Court Approval of Debt Renegotiation Agreement

The Agreement Secures Extended Payment Terms and Reduced Interest Rates, Enhancing Liquidity SINGAPORE, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde Agritech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the civil court has …

Robex Announces Entry into Underwriting Agreement

Not for release to US wire services or distribution in the United States QUÉBEC CITY, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robex Resources Inc. (TSXV: RBX) (“Robex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an underwriting agreement ( …

Probe Gold Announces Closing of $45 Million Bought Deal Private Placement

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Probe Gold Inc. (TSX: PRB) (OTCQB: PROBF) (“Probe” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has …

Winners of Inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards Showcase East Coast Excellence

HALIFAX, Canada, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foresight Canada announced the winners of the inaugural Atlantic Canada Cleantech Awards at last night’s sold-out ceremony in Halifax. The event celebrated the region's innovators, funders, adopters, …

SME Applauds Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Mineral Production and Strengthen U.S. National Security

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) today expressed strong support for President Trump’s Executive Order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, which directs …

Rutger Bosland, Pioneering Engineer and Technical Lead on Development of TMC’s Nodule Collection System, Joins Company ...

Rutger Bosland, the engineer and technical lead who oversaw the design, build and successful test deployment of Allseas’ integrated nodule collection system, joins TMC to lead offshore innovation and scale its technologies for commercial production As …