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Business : Malaysia Targets Fiscal Deficit Below 3 Pct Within Two Years – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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IMF raises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.7%

By Ashiadey Dotse The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.7%, up from its earlier projection of 4.6%, citing improved prospects for the…

  • IMF raises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.7%
  • Inflation projection for year-end drops to 4.8%
  • Growth driven by fiscal consolidation, export earnings

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