Countries in the global south, comprising nearly half the world’s population, pay $300bn (£229bn; €260bn) a year in interest on external debt1—more than their expenditure on health or education.2 ...

While the disclosure of unprecedented hidden debt has rattled markets and drawn concern from the IMF, a closer look at the fundamentals suggests Senegal is unlikely to default. The country is facing ...

The African Development Bank’s concessional financing arm mobilised a record US$11 billion in its 17th replenishment.

At the Times Network’s India Economic Conclave 2025, Gita Gopinath, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former ...

Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027 amount to about EUR 137 billion, of which the European Union must provide EUR 90 billion, and a respective decision must be taken at the upcoming European ...

Pakistan unveils strict IMF-backed measures to tax retailers, targeting Rs 707bn by June 2026 with mandatory POS systems and ...

Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year, matching this year’s pace and significantly outstripping ...

Cambodia is facing substantial risks to macroeconomic stability and sustained growth from three simultaneous shocks: an ...

India's impressive 8.2% real GDP growth for Q2FY26 showcases its status as the fastest-growing major economy, driven by ...

By Mathew Cohen Argentina will expand its currency trading bands at the monthly inflation rate starting in 2026, abandoning ...

Gita Gopinath detailed what India needs to sustain high growth while navigating global uncertainties. She also highlighted ...

GDP growth to 7% post Q2's 8.2% surge, praising infra gains but urging reforms for sustained 8% to hit Viksit Bharat by 2047.