IMF Says Lebanon Maintains Macroeconomic Stability as Economic Reform Efforts Continue
Lebanon has maintained some signs of macroeconomic stability while continuing to face major challenges in rebuilding its financial system and...
Economic Reform
Sri Lanka Strengthens Sovereign Risk and Debt Management Capacity
Sri Lanka has taken steps to strengthen its institutional capacity for analysing sovereign risks and maintaining long-term debt sustainability as...
High Public Debt, EU Accession and Asia’s Growth: Key Themes in This Week’s Economic Outlook
Washington, September 12, 2026: High public debt is emerging as an increasingly complicated factor for governments and central banks attempting...
Hungary Reports Major Reduction in State Budget Deficit Under New Government
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s government says it has reduced the state budget deficit by about 1,000 billion forints over a three-month...
Indonesia to Cut Foreign Worker Permit Processing Time to Five Days
JAKARTA — Indonesia is moving to simplify the licensing process for foreign workers, with the government aiming to complete permit...
Moldova Parliament Opens September 10 Session With Budget and Energy-Security Measures
CHISINAU — Moldova’s parliament is meeting on September 10, 2026, with lawmakers scheduled to consider a series of measures covering...
Italy’s Mario Draghi Continues to Influence Europe’s Economic Strategy
ROME — Former European Central Bank President and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi continues to play an influential role...
Czech Republic Raises Minimum Wage Framework for 2027 and 2028
PRAGUE — The Czech government has approved a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage for 2027 and 2028, setting...
Greece Announces €3.5 Billion Economic Package to Raise Incomes and Cut Taxes
ATHENS — Greece has unveiled a wide-ranging economic programme worth about €3.5 billion through 2030, combining tax reductions, income support,...
Germany: Federal Government Presents 2027 Budget Focused on Prosperity and Security
BERLIN — Germany’s federal government has presented its draft 2027 federal budget to the Bundestag, describing the spending plan as...
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Economic Resilience While Accelerating Vision 2030 Reforms
Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate notable economic resilience despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. Although regional uncertainty has...
