World Bank

Wealth inequality a threat to East Asia, Pacific: World Bank

  By Agence France Presse A rapidly growing gap between rich and poor in many developing East Asian nations is…

North Korea tension a threat to Asian growth: World Bank

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- The World Bank warned Wednesday that surging tensions over North Korea's nuclear program could be a…

World Bank approves $500-mln grant package for Afghanistan projects

(Reuters) - The World Bank on Tuesday (June 13) approved financing worth more than $500 million for Afghanistan to support…

World Bank sees improving global economy but risks remain

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The global economy is set to post solid growth this year, amid improving world trade…

IMF outlook sa Philippine economy aprubado ng Palasyo

(Eagle News) – Masayang tinanggap ng Malacañang ang positibong pagtaya ng International Monetary Fund (IMF) sa takbo ng ekonomiya ng…

World Bank, confident of Philippine economy’s growth

QUEZON City, Philippines - The World Bank expressed confidence on the continued growth of the Philippine economy despite the concern…

World Bank retains growth forecast for PHL at 6.4 %

The World Bank has retained its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines at 6.4 percent in 2016…

World Bank secretly finances Asian ‘coal boom,’ group says

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The World Bank is indirectly financing a boom in some of Asia's dirtiest coal-fired power…

World Bank presidency search opens with Kim’s hat in ring

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim will seek a second term of office, the global development…

DSWD, World Bank showcase impact of Pantawid Pamilya via photo exhibit, documentary

QUEZON CITY, June 14 - To show to a wider audience the positive changes brought about by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program…

World Bank’s 2016 oil price forecast

QUEZON City, Philippines - The World Bank raised the bar for its oil price forecast for 2016, adding that the…

Britain says South China Sea arbitration ruling must be binding

Britain said on Monday a ruling expected in the next few months in an international arbitration case the Philippines has…

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