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IMF says essential for Ukraine to push forward with reforms agreed under $10 billion loan

Street art in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Feb 27, depicting a Ukrainian soldier with the colours of the Ukrainian flag, amid Russia's four-year invasion of the country.

IMF approves $10.2b loan for Ukraine, with $1.9b to go immediately

International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

IMF says tariff uncertainty risks hampering ‘buoyant’ US economy

The administration has invoked a crisis in the US balance of payments for its latest trade shift.

IMF warns China’s economic policies causing waste at home, damage abroad

IMF highlighted that almost a third of China's growth in 2025 was from net exports. That reliance has “triggered overcapacity concerns, which ultimately can motivate trade actions from partners.

Ukraine, IMF ease conditions on new $8.2 billion loan program

Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko

Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks

FILE PHOTO: A view of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 24, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier//File Photo

Singapore to contribute $44 million to IMF grants to help vulnerable countries

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.

Singapore to contribute to IMF grants supporting vulnerable nations: MAS

ST20250721-202565000300-Lim Yaohui-Benjamin Lim-bnmas21/ Generic photograph of MAS logo outside Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. As central bank, MAS promotes sustainable, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

IMF slightly raises 2026 global growth outlook on brisk AI investment

The IMF also attributed the upward revision to fiscal policy and lower interest rates, in addition to easing trade frictions between the US and China.

IMF new growth forecasts to show resilience to global trade shocks, its chief says

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said though that risks are more tilted to the downside on geopolitical tensions and rapid technological shifts.

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