After three decades of near-zero inflation, there are signs that Japan’s economy can sustainably converge to a new equilibrium. Inflation has surpassed the Bank of Japan’s 2-percent target for over ...

Now, it’s Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. We’re talking about the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which recently urged the government to immediately restore the capital of the state-run Land ...

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board of directors is scheduled to meet this week to discuss Ethiopia’s latest review under a $3.4 billion loan. The formal meeting for the extended ...

But BMI alone doesn't take into account fat distribution, which can contribute to misdiagnosis of obesity under the traditional definition. The report's authors now define "clinical obesity" as ...

“We also urge better training for healthcare workers and policymakers to tackle this issue.” A new definition of obesity could help people with excess weight better understand the health risks they ...

By Gina Kolata Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard measure of body mass index, or B.M.I., according to a new definition of the condition released by an international ...

The Indian economy is set to face challenges in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a slightly weaker performance despite steady global growth. IMF Managing Director ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to receive minimal support from fiscal and monetary policies in 2025 as the government prioritizes post-pandemic debt consolidation, while ...

The Indian economy is expected to be "a little weaker" in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Georgieva also said she expects quite a lot of ...

The Indian economy is expected to be "a little weaker" in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Georgieva also said she expects quite a lot of ...

International Monetary Fund MD Kristalina Georgieva predicts Indian economy will weaken in 2025 despite steady global growth, due to uncertainty around US trade policy.(Reuters / File Photo ...

Middle class, women, poor dominate Modi's pre-Budget speech. Relief ahead? Economic Survey offers hope to 'aam aadmi' on inflation pains, subject to terms and conditions India Inc earns fat profits ...