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Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (2nd from R) and World Bank President David Malpass (2nd from L) meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) and World Bank President David Malpass meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) and World Bank President David Malpass meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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marupasu G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) and his wife Yuko greet World Bank President David Malpass before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

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G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and his wife Yuko (R) pose for a photo with World Bank President David Malpass before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

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China's rebound "additive" needed to promote global growth in 2023: WB president

STORY: China's rebound "additive" needed to promote global growth in 2023: WB president DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MALPASS, World Bank Group President STORYLINE: China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said World Bank Group President David Malpass while answering a question from Xinhua on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "Thank you, David, for taking my question. So you have recently warned of a global economic slowdown this year with China and India being two notable exceptions. So would you please elaborate more on the momentum of the Chinese economy, and what an improved Chinese outlook means to the world, a fragile global economic landscape? Thank you." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MALPASS, World Bank Gro

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

(230414) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Bank Group President David Malpass speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 13, 2023. China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said Malpass on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

(230414) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Bank Group President David Malpass speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 13, 2023. China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said Malpass on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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China, India "two exceptions" to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief

STORY: China, India "two exceptions" to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Bank Group President David Malpass in conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 2. various of IMF headquarters during spring meetings STORYLINE: China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. "Global growth is expected to be weak this year, slowing to 2 percent from 3.1 percent in 2022. For the U.S., we're expecting a slowdown to 1.2 percent from 2.1 percent in 2022," said Malpass. "Several factors are weighing on the second half outlook: Oil prices have jumped back above 80 U.S. dollars a

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

(230411) -- WASHINGTON D.C., April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 10, 2023. China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

(230411) -- WASHINGTON D.C., April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 10, 2023. China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

(230216) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows World Bank Group President David Malpass attending a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. World Bank Group President David Malpass announced on Wednesday his intention to step down a year before the end of his term, said the organization. The World Bank chief will leave his position by the end of the group's fiscal year on June 30 after serving more than four years, said the World Bank. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

(230216) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows World Bank Group President David Malpass attending a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. World Bank Group President David Malpass announced on Wednesday his intention to step down a year before the end of his term, said the organization. The World Bank chief will leave his position by the end of the group's fiscal year on June 30 after serving more than four years, said the World Bank. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and leaders of the six major international economic organizations pose for a group photo in front of the Guest-Greeting Pine on Huangshan Mountain, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in the city of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province on Friday. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang poses for a group photo before the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221208) -- HEFEI, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, who is in China for the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221208) -- HEFEI, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, who is in China for the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221014) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- World Bank President David Malpass (R) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 13, 2022. The global economy is "dangerously close" to a recession, as inflation remains elevated, interest rates rise, and growing debt burden hits the developing world, David Malpass said Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221014) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- World Bank President David Malpass (R) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 13, 2022. The global economy is "dangerously close" to a recession, as inflation remains elevated, interest rates rise, and growing debt burden hits the developing world, David Malpass said Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President David Malpass (C) poses for a photo, accompanied by Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (L) during an event in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2022.

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World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President David Malpass (R) meets the press in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2022.

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 20, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 20, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)