IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings Open in Bangkok

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group's 2026 Annual Meetings opened in Bangkok on the 12th local time. Scheduled from October 12 to 18, the meetings will feature representatives from the IMF and World Bank Group discussing global economic policy coordination and international development cooperation. The events will include the release of reports such as the 'World Economic Outlook' and the 'Global Financial Stability Report'. Approximately 15,000 delegates from 191 countries and regions are expected to attend. Discussions will take place through general sessions, ministerial meetings, thematic seminars, and press conferences, focusing on global economies and financial markets, development financing, and opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies. Key topics include artificial intelligence and employment, as well as mobilizing private capital to promote investment and development. These discussions aim to explore how to further unleash investment potential, advance infrastructure construction, and create new momentum for economic growth and job creation. (CCTV News)