NNW Bureau

“The Lao PDR is developing sustainable private sector-driven nature-based tourism as one of the pillars of the next National Socio-Economic Plan and its National Green Growth Strategy,” said Mr. Kikeo …

VICTORIA, September 17, 2026 —Seychelles can unlock faster growth, create more and better-paid jobs, and strengthen economic opportunities for future generations by raising productivity, according to a new report released …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Samoa.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …

Good morning, everyone. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the fifteenth IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries.  I would like to thank Japan’s Ministry of Finance …

Broadening IDA’s Access to Additional Private Capital WASHINGTON, DC, September 15, 2026 – The International Development Association (IDA, Aaa/AAA), member of the World Bank Group, today priced a USD 3 billion …

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026 — The World Bank Group is supporting Brazil in a landmark effort to decarbonize high value-added and energy-intensive industries by helping the country translate its renewable …

Washington, DC: Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the visit of His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, …

Washington, DC: Mr. Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of his visit to India from September 7-11. “I was …

Nearly 500 athletes are set to descend on Copenhagen, Denmark, this weekend (19-20 September) for the World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026, with glory up for grabs in three events: The road mile, …

Asia’s best track and field athletes compete over seven days at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 this month, with the reigning Olympic and World Athletics Ultimate champion Kitaguchi Haruka headlining hosts Japan’s team. Other continental …