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Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from former PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob as part of an investigation into 700 mln ringgit spent by
January 16, 2024
Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from former PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob as part of an investigation into 700 mln ringgit spent by
Serbian inflation slowed to 7.6% YoY in December from 8.0% in the previous month. That came a day after the central bank kept rates on
Tajikistan authorities organized a presentation (roadshow) of terms and government bond issuance in Dushanbe, which was triggered by the earlier presidential order to “take necessary
The IMF Board has approved a new 36-month ECF arrangement for Gambia, amounting to around USD 100 mln. The country’s economy is forecast to grow
Bangladesh’s annual inflation rate dipped slightly to 9.4% in December 2023 from 9.5% in November, the lowest since April of the previous year. There was
India’s 1-Y government bond yield decreased to around 7.15% in January, the lowest in nearly four months. This drop is attributed to positive macroeconomic developments
Europe has between three and five years to prepare for Russia to return as a serious military threat on NATO’s eastern flank, according to the
Azerbaijan’s inflation rate stood at 8.8% in 2023, slowing from 13.9% in 2022. Food prices increased by 9.6%, while non-food items recorded an 8.4% increase.
Georgia recorded a 7% decline in the value of remittances from abroad, bringing the total to USD 4.1 bln. The highest amount of funds sent
Qatar has halted LNG tankers from passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, amplifying risks in the Middle
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund successfully raised USD 294 mln in debt capital, aiming for a USD 500 mln target by 2025. Contributors include Allianz
The US Agriculture Department has revised Algeria’s wheat import forecast for the marketing year through June 2024, reducing it by 4.6% to 8.3 mln metric
De Beers has significantly reduced its diamond prices to rejuvenate the gem market. The company made about a 10% price cut across various categories, with
According to a recent document released by Egypt’s Ministry of Finance, officials aim to achieve significant reductions in inflation rates, targeting 7% (±2%) by the
Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is set to issue a new Eurobond, ending a nearly two-year pause in new USD-debt issuances in SSA,
Kenya’s cabinet has approved the Sovereign Green Bond Framework to explore alternative funding for green investments, addressing the rising costs of climate change. These steps
Nigeria experienced its highest annual inflation rate in nearly three decades in December, reaching 28.9%, influenced by the termination of fuel subsidies and a weakening
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Godongwana, anticipates a challenging budget presentation next month. The nation faces difficulties servicing its growing debt, exacerbated by ongoing power cuts
The Brazilian real’s volatility has dropped to its lowest level since March 2020, influenced by a record trade surplus and an increased supply of USD
Colombian Finance Minister Bonilla projected a 1.8% GDP growth and 5% inflation for 2024, creating conditions for a potential reduction in the central bank’s benchmark
Bernardo Arevalo was sworn in as President of Guatemala after a delay caused by disputes in Congress. The inauguration faced hurdles as Congress debated the
The Nicaraguan government ordered the closure of four associations connected to Taiwan, indicating finer alignment with China. The decision comes two years after Nicaragua cut