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International Monetary Fund
The Renminbi Joins the IMF's SDR Basket. Now What?
By Ankit Panda
This is a big moment for China, but its economy still has challenges that it needs to address.
China's Currency Set to Join IMF's Elite Currencies Club. So What?
By Ankit Panda
The IMF has said that it will recommend the renminbi's inclusion in its elite SDR basket of currencies.
Time for the US to Join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
By Stephen Olson
Sitting on the sidelines is probably not the smart option.
Is East Timor Now a Rich Country?
By Mong Palatino
Superficial rankings should not distract from the significant obstacles the country is yet to overcome.
New Chinese Banks: Right Out of Mao’s Playbook?
By Chunjuan Nancy Wei
"Start your new stove!" Mao's paradigm shift may be behind China's recent bank initiatives.
IMF: India to Take Growth Lead
By Anthony Fensom
The debate over whether India is the “next China” will continue, but for now the robust growth is welcome.
IMF: Asia slips, Japan gains
By Anthony Fensom
The International Monetary Fund downgrades growth for emerging countries in Asia.
China’s New Global Institutions
By Steven Keithley
Beijing is seeking to shape international institutions to facilitate its emergence as a global power.
Can China Become a High-Income Economy?
By Christopher Ernest Barber
The IMF thinks so, but some challenging reforms will be needed if China is to avoid the middle-income trap.
The IMF, Ukraine, and the Asian Financial Crisis Hangover
By Yong Kwon
Could the Ukraine crisis help the IMF dispel lingering perceptions of credibility issues?
Japan’s Nemesis Threatens Europe
By Anthony Fensom
As Japan struggles to contain deflation, the eurozone may see prices begin to fall.
China’s Developing World Edge
By Richard Ghiasy, Stephan Mothe, and Frances Pontemayor
The IMF and World Bank should take a leaf from China’s focus on developing world infrastructure.