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BEIJING, July 6, 2026—The World Bank has appointed Tatiana Rosito, a Brazilian national, as its new Division Director for China, Mongolia and Korea, effective July 1, 2026, based in Beijing. …

World No. 1 Minakshi Hooda will headline an 18-member Indian squad at the World Boxing Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Guiyang, the People’s Republic of China, from June 15 to 21. A …

MR. MEJLAK: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to those joining us online.  I’m Pierre Mejlak of the IMF’s Communications Department.  We are here today to present our Annual Economic Assessment …

Synopsis World Bank Group (WBG) supported health projects in Mozambique, Indonesia, Côte d’Ivoire and Argentina as well as across the Latin American region, have expanded access to care, improved health …

Building on UNESCO’s Global Youth Hackathon, this programme was launched on 24 April 2026 at Jinxiu Primary School in Pudong, Shanghai.  The event gathered young people aged from 7 to 18 …

The Indian women’s recurve team, comprising Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod, won the gold medal at the Archery World Cup 2026 in Shanghai after beating hosts, the People’s Republic of China, in a shoot-off on …

Decades of investment in Africa’s electrification have delivered real gains, yet progress has been uneven and, in some of the continent’s largest economies, frustratingly slow. As governments and their international development partners …

The Indian women’s badminton team produced a spirited performance against the People’s Republic of China in its final Uber Cup 2026 Group A tie but lost 5-0 to bow out in the …

Digital technology transformed how land rights can be securely documented, transferred, and used, expanding opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs seeking access credit markets. Yet adoption remains uneven: digital registries are near …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Bank and the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China have signed an Administration Agreement under which China will contribute to the Knowledge for …