On the 12th local time, the 2026 annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group opened in Bangkok. The annual conference is scheduled to be held from October 12 to 18. Representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group will exchange views on issues such as global economic policy coordination and international development cooperation, and will also release the “World Economic Outlook Report” and “Global Financial Stability Report”. It is expected that more than 15,000 delegates from 191 countries and regions will attend the conference. The annual conference will exchange views on issues such as the global economy and financial markets, development financing, and opportunities and challenges brought about by emerging technologies through plenary sessions, ministerial meetings, symposiums, and press conferences. Artificial intelligence and employment, and mobilizing private capital to promote investment and development will also be important topics at this annual conference. The discussion aimed to explore ways to further unlock investment potential, promote infrastructure construction, and create new impetus for economic growth and employment.

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