KUALA LUMPUR — Seven in 10 Malaysians are interested in exploring Europe through a multi-destination cruise, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Royal Caribbean. The survey found that 70 per cent of Malaysian respondents were interested in experiencing multiple European destinatio...
MOSCOW — The Bank of Russia will issue a three-ruble silver commemorative coin featuring the Holy Transfiguration Mirozhsky Monastery in Pskov on Oct 7. The coin is part of the “Architectural Monuments of Russia” series and carries catalogue number 5111-0541. The Holy Transfiguration Miroz...
DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania’s economy is on a solid growth trajectory over the medium term, but translating that momentum into greater prosperity and poverty reduction remains a challenge, according to the latest World Bank Group Tanzania Economic Update. The report said expanding acces...
Washington, DC — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review (CSR), setting strategic and operational priorities to strengthen the Fund’s surveillance and better support member countries amid a rapidly changing global econo...
MOSCOW — On 15 September 2026, the Bank of Russia filed a claim with the General Court of the European Union (a court of general jurisdiction) to challenge Article 1(28) of Regulation of the Council of the European Union No. 2026/1848, dated 23 July 2026 (hereinafter, the EU Regulation). T...
The global economy is facing mounting pressure from a series of external shocks, with prolonged tensions in the Middle East, disruptions to major trade and shipping routes, as well as extreme weather, drought and haze adding to uncertainty in global supply chains. The continuing situation ...
WASHINGTON, DC — On July 15, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Singapore. Singapore is navigating another year of elevated global uncertainty. Most notably, the war in the Middle East has transmitted to the economy...
MOSCOW — On 10 July 2026, the Bank of Russia puts into circulation the new 2026 version of its 100-ruble banknote. It is dedicated to the Central Federal District of Russia. The banknote’s security features and front design are the same as in its 2022 version. The back of the modified bank...
LONDON — The Bank of England (the Bank), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will start overseeing the first Critical Third Parties (CTPs) on Monday 13 July 2026, following designation by HM Treasury (HMT). Critical Third Parties (CTPs) are t...
WASHINGTON — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the final sixth and seventh reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and final third and fourth reviews of the Resilience and Sustainability Framework (RSF) arrangement. Completion of...
