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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024