This week, the leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations will meet in Bangkok. This year's summit is crucial, as it takes place amid increasing geopolitical temperatures as well as the growing risk of a global recession.
From Wednesday to Saturday, leaders and representatives from 21 economies in the Pacific Rim region will attend meetings in the capital, with the aim of promoting trade and investment, liberalisation of trade rules and digitalisation of economies, among other things.
