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Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva
The latest news and top stories on Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF. She is known for her career in international finance and development, leading the IMF’s response to global shocks. Previously, she was CEO of the World Bank, securing a $13 billion capital increase. Her background includes roles at the European Commission.
Bangladesh

Energy shock tests Bangladesh’s US$1 trillion economy ambitions

Surging inflation and rising prices are straining government finances as the new leadership battles to reform the country.

IMF head urges US and rich nations to rein in deficits as global debt soars

27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war

An analyst says nations prefer the World Bank over the International Monetary Fund for help, due to the IMF’s austerity measures.

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Open Questions | Economist Huang Yiping on why China’s AI push must be ‘job-oriented’

Dean of Peking University’s National School of Development says ‘balance’ needed in AI development to protect employment, ‘human well-being’.

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Hong Kong will uphold global trading rules, John Lee pledges at Apec gathering

John Lee chats with President Xi Jinping ahead of Apec economic leaders’ dialogue and later meets IMF managing director, country leaders.

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President Xi Jinping (left) chats with Chief Executive John Lee ahead of an Apec meeting on Friday. Photo: Yonhap via AP
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