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IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026 as meetings end
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
The IMF forecasts Thai growth at 2.1% as energy costs, artificial intelligence risks and public debt dominate its Bangkok meetings.
Thailand Won Gold, IMF Chief Says, as Bangkok Annual Meetings Close
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
IMF chief praises Thai hospitality and silk, says Asia drove 68% of global growth, and tells the public to "adopt" AI as Ekniti thanks all Thais
IMFC’s October 17 review finds global resilience but weaker policy buffers against 3 risks
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
IMF committee members back Thailand’s Bangkok Blueprint as policymakers focus on stability, private sector-led growth and international cooperation.
UAE Signs Agreement with World Bank and IMF to Launch Preparations for 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
Agreement signed in Bangkok on final day of this year's gathering sets framework for Abu Dhabi event, 26 years after Dubai last hosted the meetings in 2003
Thailand Banks Flood Study, Hospital Aid and Tax Treaty at IMF Meetings
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
World Bank funds Chao Phraya flood study, ADB backs greener hospitals and Norway tax treaty signed as finance minister vows to turn summit into policy
Thailand and World Bank Launch Low-Carbon Push to Turn Climate Policy into Bankable Projects
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
A $200 million loan, a carbon-credit market, and a Rayong industrial platform aim to cut energy costs, draw in private capital, and create jobs, officials say
Georgieva takes King’s wisdom to Washington as Ekniti urges unity
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
At the 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Georgieva pledges to share King Bhumibol’s wisdom as Ekniti calls for greater global cooperation.
Central Bankers Urge 'Collaboration' as AI Reshapes Inflation, Jobs and Financial Stability
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
G30 panel in Bangkok calls for stronger model testing, classic financial safeguards and early anti-fraud design as AI raises systemic risks
BoT Governor Calls for Global Guardrails as AI and Fraud Reshape Finance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Governor Vitai Ratanakorn tells G30 seminar in Bangkok that AI and instant payments widen access but let fraud spread faster, urging cross-border action
Ekniti positions Thailand to guide nations through global risks
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
At the 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Ekniti Nitithanprapas casts Thailand as a trusted connector to guide countries through global risks.