BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s national police leadership reviewed security arrangements for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, with attention to protecting international delegates, managing traffic and handling public demonstrations during the high-profile gathering in Bangkok. The rev»»»

Artificial intelligence no longer feels like a distant policy discussion. It is beginning to shape how companies hire, train, automate and reorganise work. The latest IMF message from Bangkok adds urgency to this trend: AI investment is supporting growth, but it is also likely to disrupt labour mar»»»

As the International Monetary Fund prepares to release its flagship World Economic Outlook in Bangkok on Tuesday, the headline message is one of stability. But behind the forecasts, a fierce debate is unfolding over Africa’s debt burden, austerity measures and the rising cost for ordinary citizens.»»»