International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva says slower productivity growth has been keeping the global economy from returning to pre-pandemic levels of economic expansion. Beyond the Middle East region, these impacts spread across countries worldwide, with heightened uncertainties undermining confidence in the global community, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday. The IMF assesses that Asia could increase productivity by 1% if AI is used to its potential. Mrs Georgieva acknowledged that Asia has pivotal role in shaping the global economic landscape. “In a world of high uncertainty, Asia is a driving force of global growth,” she said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 04, 2026 15:22 UTC