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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.

IMF needs voting majority of members to recognise Venezuela government to restore ties

The IMF has not had any engagement with Venezuela since 2019, due to a lack of recognition of Mr Nicolas Maduro’s government.

IMF’s Georgieva expects board meeting in weeks on $10.44 billion programme for Kiev

Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine Andriy Pyshnyi (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva visiting the wall of remembrance for Ukraine's fallen soldiers, in Kyiv, on Jan 15.

US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, says Bessent

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz/File Photo

Commentary

Europe’s headline risks may be rising – even if Ukraine war ends

Ukrainian rescuers working in a residential building damaged by Russian strikes in Kyiv on Nov 25.

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