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Vietnam and the Philippines have been upgraded to the upper-middle-income group by the World Bank, while India remains in the lower-middle-income group.
Asia
Who
World Bank, Vietnam, Philippines, India
What
Vietnam and the Philippines have been upgraded to the upper-middle-income group by the World Bank, while India remains in the lower-middle-income group.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:04:10 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Asia ·
Why
The upgrade reflects the economic progress of Vietnam and the Philippines, while India's continued classification highlights the challenge of translating aggregate growth into higher per capita incomes.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The World Bank's income group classifications influence access to financing and policy recommendations. India's continued lower-middle-income status suggests ongoing challenges in broad-based income improvement despite overall economic growth.
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