AI

Dear President Tharman, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends: it is a delight to be back in Singapore, on my way to Thailand, this year’s host of the IMF–World Bank Annual …

Sound policy choices are driving faster growth in several countries; AI could improve productivity, if firms use it well. WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026—Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly at a moment when the global economy badly needs a new source of growth. The stakes are especially high in emerging market and developing …

Bold reforms in infrastructure, skills, and policy are needed to maintain growth and turn AI’s potential into jobs. WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 — East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is projected …

AI adoption can help create jobs, sustain growth WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026—Exceeding earlier projections, growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.9% this year, with strong domestic demand …

NEW DELHI, October 6, 2026 —India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.1% in FY27 supported by robust domestic demand and strong exports, despite global headwinds. It remains one of …

Assalamu alaikum! Ministers, Governors, and GCC Secretary General, it is always very rewarding to join you for a discussion on the economy of the region and even more important today …

On September 17, 2026, as part of the UN 80 initiative, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the “UN System Data Commons,” a new public data platform for the United Nations …

On September 17, 2026, as part of the UN 80 initiative, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the “UN System Data Commons,” a new public data platform for the United Nations …

Thank you, Graeme, and thank you SWIFT for the kind invitation. The theme of this year’s conference is digital finance for AI-driven economies.  This is an important topic for the …