World Business Watch: IMF cuts Asia's growth forecast; Pandemic-driven risks for Asian nations
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Published: Oct 21, 2020, 21:16 IST | Updated: Oct 21, 2020, 21:16 IST
The International Monetary Fund slashed this year's economic forecast for Asia, reflecting a sharper-than-expected contraction in countries like India, a sign the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the region.
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