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Five Things to Know About Thailand’s Economy and COVID-19

June 23, 2021

Like many countries, Thailand’s economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The country’s GDP fell by over 6 percent in 2020 and many workers, especially those related to the tourism sector, lost their jobs.
A Three-Point Plan to Tackle the Pandemic in Cyprus

June 16, 2021

Cyprus entered the COVID-19 crisis in a strong position, but the economy’s dependence on tourism and its high public and private debt levels made it especially vulnerable to the pandemic shock.
The Land of the Long White Cloud: Turning New Zealand’s Recovery into Sustained Growth

May 27, 2021

New Zealand has enjoyed a rapid economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, helped by strong health and economic policy responses. Our latest assessment of New Zealand’s economy looks at strategies to support near- and medium-term growth.
Mountains after Mountains: Korea is Containing COVID-19 and Looking Ahead

April 29, 2021

Over the past year, the Korean government’s actions have been very successful in limiting the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and lessening its economic impact.
Four Questions About Debt and Financing Risks from COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa

April 28, 2021

Across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP), countries responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented scale and urgency.
Six Charts Show the Challenges Faced by Sub-Saharan Africa

April 15, 2021

The economic cost of the pandemic for sub-Saharan Africa is unprecedented, and the region continues to grapple with the pandemic.
Four Charts on Canada’s Carbon Pollution Pricing System

March 18, 2021

With a federal price on carbon now written into law, Canada is fighting climate change. The country’s enhanced carbon pricing measures put it on track to meet its Paris Agreement targets, providing a model for other large-emitting countries to follow.
IMF Loan to Support Economic Recovery in Kenya

March 18, 2021

Kenya’s economy is now picking up speed after the COVID-19 shock, but the pandemic has left deep imprints on the country’s fiscal and debt positions. The IMF mission chief for Kenya, Mary Goodman, explains that the loan would be used to support the government's reform plans and help meet financing needs.
How the Caribbean Can Avoid Becoming a COVID-19 Long-Hauler

March 12, 2021

Many Caribbean countries risk becoming COVID-19 economic long-haulers. Much the same as some patients could suffer from lingering illnesses long after the corona virus infection has passed, the pandemic’s economic fallout might be felt in the region long after the health emergency is controlled.
Vietnam: Successfully Navigating the Pandemic

March 10, 2021

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s economy has remained resilient, expanding by 2.9 percent in 2020—one of the highest growth rates in the world—and growth is projected to be 6.5 percent in 2021, thanks to strong economic fundamentals, decisive containment measures and well-targeted government support, according to the IMF’s latest annual assessment of the country’s economy.

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