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Nepal's Economy to Slow in FY2026, Potentially Rebound in FY2027

Nepal, April 10 -- Nepal's economy is forecast to grow by 2.7% in fiscal year (FY) 2026, down from 4.6% in FY2025, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, Asian Development Bank's... Read More


ADB Report Highlights Global Risks to Mongolia's Economic Outlook

Mongolia, April 10 -- Despite rising risks to Mongolia's economic outlook stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, mining is set to remain a key driver of the country's growth through 2026 and 2... Read More


ADB Projects India's GDP to Moderate to 6.9% in FY2026, Rising to 7.3% in FY2027

India, April 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India's gross domestic product growth to ease to 6.9% in fiscal year 2026 (FY2026, ending 31 March 2027)-from 7.6% in FY2025-before acceler... Read More


Pakistan's Economy Poised to Grow, But Downside Risks Significant-ADB

Pakistan, April 10 -- Pakistan's economy recovered as growth strengthened and inflation declined in fiscal year 2025 (FY2025, ended 30 June 2025), supported by tight macroeconomic policies and progres... Read More


Asia and Pacific Growth to Slow to 5.1%, Weighed Down by Middle East Conflict

Philippines, April 10 -- Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, from 5.4% last year, weighed down by the conflict in the Middle East and ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Recovery Remained Resilient in 2025, But the Middle East Conflict Clouds Outlook

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.0% in 2026 and climb to 4.2% in 2027, following two consecutive years of strong 5.0% growth.This forecast is based on an... Read More


ADB Launches $6 Billion Initiative and Institutional Support to Deepen ASEAN Capital Markets

Philippines, April 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to mobilize up to $6 billion by 2030 and provide institutional support to capital market regulators in Southeast Asia to accel... Read More


EBRD aims to deploy €5 billion in economies affected by the Middle East conflict in 2026

United Kingdom, April 10 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a conflict response to support investee economies and clients affected by the war in the Middle Eas... Read More


World Bank Prices NOK 2 Billion Floating Rate Benchmark Bond

United States, April 10 -- The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a 2 billion Norwegian krone-denominated floating rate Sustainable Developm... Read More


Portfolio of Guarantees Pushes MIGA's Total Issuance over $100 Billion

United States, April 10 -- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), home of the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform, has signed a framework agreement with AMEA Power, Ltd. to support a por... Read More