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Thailand’s ghosts of 1997 hold growth lessons for Hanoi

Workers craft jewellery at Pandora’s new manufacturing plant in Ho Chi Minh City . The country can afford a slower-growing economy but not a banking system under stress, says the writer.

IMF committee chairman says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who heads the IMF’s steering committee, said the important thing was that members ultimately agreed to the chair’s statement.

IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks

The member economies agreed to support countries that undertake reforms and address debt vulnerabilities.

IMF chief has ‘optimism’ and ‘worry’ after Bangkok annual meetings

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said her organisation had a “responsibility” to help low-income countries struggling with price shocks stemming from the Iran war.

Delegates walked out of IMF steering committee meeting in Bangkok when Russian official spoke: Sources

Delegates from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway were among those who left, an official said.

Thai PM Anutin plays saxophone at IMF-World Bank reception, promotes Thai culture

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul played the saxophone at a government reception attended by about 3,000 guests in Bangkok on Oct 16.

Thai farmers, fishermen challenge IMF, World Bank at Bangkok rally

Demonstrators march during a protest against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok.

IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework

IMF chief executive officer Kristalina Georgieva (left) said AI was already strengthening the global economy.

G-7 to launch exercises to guard against AI cyberattacks

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama spoke to reporters during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 15.

US Fed’s Kevin Warsh surprised by world economy’s ‘resilience’

US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh was speaking at an event at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

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