IMF

“I think the fact that governments often don’t understand the foreign implications of domestic policies is a serious problem…”

After a tough year in 2012, the IMF and World Bank expect many Asian economies to recover.

Some of the world’s most dynamic economies are considering the creation of their own development bank and bailout fund.

Australia’s dollar by 2015 could become an official global reserve currency.

While the world worries about Greece and Spain, Japan also has its share of debt problems. Are financial markets missing the real problem?

With regional economic forecasts treading downward, there is pressure for action – but who will step up?

Peaceful and populous Indonesia is set to buck predictions of a global economic downturn.

With talk of bank runs and foreign investment cut by a third, Vietnam’s economy is looking increasingly fragile.

Will currency reform bring Burma one step closer to creating a modern, stable economy?

Southeast Asian economies should prepare for the worst in Europe. If not, they risk finding themselves overwhelmed by the gathering storm.

Europe’s struggles and a sluggish U.S. recovery mean Asia’s export dependent economies could struggle.

When China sneezes, the world could really catch a cold. How will deficit countries respond to this new reality?