Emerging Market Growth Slows
Vietnam misses GDP targets while Nigeria faces widening trade deficits and IMF scrutiny over hidden public spending amid global headwinds.
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- DATAVietnam H1 GDP growth of 8.18% falls short of double-digit target
The shortfall signals persistent headwinds for the Southeast Asian economy, complicating the government's push for accelerated expansion in the second half of the year.
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- DATAIMF flags hidden public spending in Nigeria as World Bank approves $1.25bn loan
Fiscal transparency concerns mount in Africa's largest economy as international lenders move forward with financing despite governance gaps.
- DATANigeria's trade deficit widens as US demand for exports falls sharply
A N365.6 billion drop in US demand for Nigerian goods signals weakening external support for the economy, complicating the outlook ahead of elections.