World Bank: Land Reform Key to Unlocking Timor-Leste’s Economic Future
ASIATODAY.ID, DILI – Timor-Leste’s economy grew by 4.1 percent in 2024, its fastest pace in years. While growth has continued ...
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World Bank Appoints New Division Director for PNG, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
ASIATODAY.ID, PORT MORESBY - The World Bank has announced the appointment of Han Fraeters as the World Bank's Division Director ...
Sri Mulyani Bids Farewell: Returning to the World Bank?
ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – A major surprise hit President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has officially resigned from ...
World Bank Supports Thailand’s Blue Economy Ambitions
ASIATODAY.ID, BANGKOK — Thailand is accelerating efforts to unlock the potential of its blue economy, with strong technical support from ...
Scandal Rocks World Bank-Funded Flood Project in Bima: NGOs Report Case to Prosecutors
ASIATODAY.ID, BIMA – The National Urban Flood Resilience Project (NUFReP), a major flood control initiative in Bima City, West Nusa ...
World Bank Supports Efforts to Strengthen for 18 million Households in the Philippines
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON — Approximately 18 million households in the Philippines are expected to become less vulnerable to natural disasters in ...
Global Gas Flaring Hits Highest Level Since 2007: Undermining Energy Security, Access, and Emissions Goals
ASIATODAY.ID, WASHINGTON — Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost ...
Bangladesh Needs Bold Reforms to Accelerate Inclusive Growth
ASIATODAY.ID, DHAKA —The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Bangladesh today, ...
The Philippines Needs a Breakthrough to Reach the Middle Class by 2040
ASIATODAY.ID, MANILA – Strategic reforms that enhance foundational investments in connectivity and human capital, promote smarter regulations and competition, and ...
Thailand’s Digital Future Key to Boosting Growth
ASIATODAY.ID, BANGKOK – Digital transformation can boost Thailand’s competitiveness, create jobs and drive longer term economic growth amid global uncertainty, ...