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Jobs at the heart of the new playbook for Pacific small states

Businesses closed, and tourism and agriculture came to a standstill, putting jobs, incomes and economic growth at risk across the country.

INNOVATION

Fiji pushes sustainable growth and regional cooperation agenda at IMF and Commonwealth meetings

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

INNOVATION

Albanese and Banga aim to drive sustainable growth in the Pacific

Banga's visit to Australia is part of a broader tour that alos took him to Fiji and Tuvalu, making it the first visit to Fiji by a World Bank president in 50 years and the first-ever visit to Tuvalu.

INNOVATION

India Leads Global Economic Growth in 2024, surpassing U.S. and China

The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report predicts that India’s economy will expand by 6.6 per cent in 2024

OPINION

Can this former CEO fix the World Bank and solve the world’s climate finance and debt crises as the institution’s next president?

Banga will need to set clear goals for each part of the World Bank Group and get them working more effectively to help the world achieve its goals.

INNOVATION

Ajay Banga all set to become first Indian-origin President of the World Bank

Mr Banga is the son of retired Lieutant General of the Indian Army General Harbhajan Singh Banga and former CEO of Mastercard.

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OPINION

India at 79: Ancient Civilisation, New Superpower

Geopolitics moves in long cycles, and the last few years have offered a rare, compressed view of one turning. Three of the world's most...

NEWS

NSW Liberals and Nationals pledge India trade mission in first year if elected

NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane has announced she will lead a trade and investment mission to India within her first year as Premier, along...

NEWS

Scott Morrison praises Modi as ‘quite unapologetic’ in advancing India’s national interests, calls Dr Jaishankar an ‘able lieutenant’

Morrison pointed to India’s geography, industrial capacity, technological development and democratic institutions as important advantages in attracting international capital.