Climate adaptation could create or protect 150m jobs: World Bank
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Paschal Donohoe says climate adaptation could create or protect up to 150 million jobs, as climate-related funding reaches US$96 billion.
AI is a Formula One Race at Night Without Brakes, Warns Anthropic Co-Founder
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Business and tech leaders at the IMF–World Bank meetings agree artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented investment and productivity, but warn that jobs, safety and regulation remain critically unsettled
Thailand targets trade and tourism gains at IMF–World Bank meetings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Suphajee highlights expected spending by an estimated 20,000 visitors and plans talks with Swiss representatives and the World Trade Organization chief.
Traffic reopens between Ploenchit and Nana after anti-IMF protest ends
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Bangkok police have reopened Ploenchit Road between Ploenchit and Nana intersections after protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank ended their rally.