🌍 Frontier Markets News, December 19th 2025
A weekly review of key news from global growth markets
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Estonia and Latvia expel Russian ambassadors as uneasy ties rupture
Tensions between Russia and Baltic EU member countries Estonia and Latvia have escalated following Moscow’s decision to expel Estonia’
Emerging Europe Weekly, 2023.2.4
By FMN Team Russia and Iran integrate banking systems to avoid Western sanctions. Iran and Russia have connected their interbank
Central Europe poised to dodge recession as regional economies show resilience
The economies of Central and Eastern Europe have proven more resilient to shocks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict than initially expected,
IMF raises outlook as global economy looks to avoid recession
The IMF upgraded its outlook for the year on Monday, saying that it still expects the global economy to slow,
Growth stalls in Africa’s largest economiesÂ
Domestic political and economic headwinds are expected to threaten growth in South Africa and Nigeria this year, according to a
Pakistan seeks bailout as economic crisis builds
An IMF delegation arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, with the country hoping to unlock a $1.1 billion disbursement that
Southeast Asia prepares for resurgent Chinese tourism
As China relaxes its Covid-19 restrictions, Southeast Asian economies are preparing for an influx of tourists. Before the pandemic, Chinese
Saudi Arabia pushes to grow tourism sectorÂ
Saudi Arabia’s effort to diversify its economy got a boost last year with a near-100% surge in tourism revenue,
Politics weighs on growth as Peruvian protests halt key sectorsÂ
Political upheaval in Peru is battering industries that have long powered one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies. While prior
Russia and Iran integrate banking systems to avoid Western sanctions
Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions, a senior
Referendum losses undermine Lasso’s administration in Ecuador
Ecuador’s center-right President Guillermo Lasso has suffered a major loss in a constitutional referendum and mayoral contests, resulting in
Start-up culture flourishes in VietnamÂ
The number of start-ups in Vietnam has nearly doubled since the start of the pandemic, according to a report by