Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Croatia needs to reduce still ‘sizeable’ public debt, says IMF

Croatian public sector reforms and improvements are “critical” to boost growth, the... Read more
Rate-hike predicted in South Korea with fast-paced growth rate

South Korea’s economy grew at the fastest pace in seven years last quarter – with the... Read more
ADB announces $100m loan for Philippine infrastructure project

The Asian Development Bank has announced a $100m loan in support of the Philippine government... Read more
Malaysian prime minister promises civil servant benefits in budget

The Malaysian prime minister announced a $280bn ringgit ($66bn) spending plan for the final budget... Read more
Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president convicted of plundering public money to fund lavish lifestyle

Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president was convicted in the High Court of Paris last week of... Read more
Trump’s tax cuts move a step closer

The US House of Representatives has passed a proposed budget, which paves the way for Donald Trump... Read more
South Africa slashes this year’s projected growth from 1.3% to 0.7%

South Africa’s growth outlook for this year has been slashed from 1.3% to 0.7% , the country... Read more
Thai government spends 90m US dollars on king’s funeral

Thailand’s military government set aside 3bn baht ($90m/£70m) for the funeral of the... Read more
Countries pledge $344m more in aid to help Rohingya refugees

Donor countries have pledged more than $344m in aid to Rohingya refugees and host communities in... Read more
ADB gives Armenia $40m loan to improve fiscal sustainability

The Asian Development Bank has announced today it will give Armenia a $40m loan to improve its... Read more

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