Lagarde On Trump-Xi Tariffs While Tun M Buffs Up Malaysia
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde shares her anticipation ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting at the G20 summit.
Fri Jun 28 2019
Christine Lagarde: Trailblazing woman at the IMF
Christine Lagarde is a high-flying former lawyer who rose to become the first woman to lead the International Monetary Fund but who may find her stellar career blemished for negligence.
Mon Dec 19 2016
IMF's Lagarde found guilty of negligence by French court
IMF head Christine Lagarde on Monday was found guilty of negligence by a French court over a massive payout to a tycoon when she was finance minister, but will not be fined or face prison.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Claims of Malaysia bankrupt only political attacks
Najib who is also Finance Minister, said the claims made by a small group of people were politically motivated.
Tue Nov 29 2016
Lagarde seen likely to avoid jail time, keep IMF job amid trial
Christine Lagarde is likely to avoid jail time and keep her job as head of the International Monetary Fund after she was ordered to stand trial in France on charges that carry a potential prison term.
Sat Jul 23 2016
IMF's Lagarde to stand trial over Tapie affair: French court
France's highest appeals court dismissed Lagarde's appeal against the decision to try her for negligence in her handling of the affair.
Fri Jul 22 2016
British tailor Austin Reed collapses with loss of 1,000 jobs
Britain's historic menswear chain Austin Reed said it will close 120 stores by the end of June as it winds down its operations.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Economic slump worries as IMF, World Bank pledge action
World finance ministers pledged to boost growth on Saturday at IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings tainted by lingering worries about the dragging global economy and hints of discord.
Sun Apr 17 2016
IMF's Lagarde says China slowdown jitters 'very normal'
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Saturday said the slowdown in China would not bring catastrophe for the global economy and that the jolts hitting financial markets were "very normal".
Sat Jan 23 2016
Christine Lagarde to run for second IMF term
Christine Lagarde announced Friday that she will run for a second term at the head of the International Monetary Fund, after winning strong backing from across Europe.
Fri Jan 22 2016
IMF chief economist leaves to join US think tank
International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard is retiring from the Fund and joining the Peterson Institute for International Economics as a senior fellow, the IMF said Thursday.
Thu May 14 2015
Oil price fall 'good news' for world economy: IMF
The plunge in oil prices since June may hurt some crude exporters but is overall a good thing for the world economy, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Monday.
Tue Dec 02 2014
IMF chief charged with 'negligence' over graft case
The case relates to her handling of a 400-million-euro ($527-million) state payout to disgraced French tycoon Bernard Tapie in 2008.
Wed Aug 27 2014
Lagarde hints at cut in IMF growth forecasts
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday signalled Sunday that her organisation would be lowering slightly its global economic growth forecasts
Mon Jul 08 2013
Najib receives courtesy call from IMF MD
Datuk Seri Najib Razak received a courtesy call from the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde at his office in Putrajaya.
Wed Nov 14 2012
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025