The meetings finalized matters of discussion from this year's senior officials' meetings and drafted them into documents to be presented to APEC leaders for their consideration and approval. Attended by 21 APEC Senior Officials, the first two sessions focused on trade and investment issues under APEC 2022's priority of "Open to All Opportunities" as well as seamless connectivity in both the physical and digital realms under the priority of "Connect in All Dimensions". Highlighted by the officials were the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), APEC Economic Policy Report 2022, the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap (AIDER) and APEC Safe Passage Taskforce's recommendations. Both the FTAAP multi-year work plan and APEC Safe Passage Taskforce's recommendations have been underlined as key deliverables of Thailand's APEC host year. The third CSOM session on Wednesday, 16 November, 2022, centered on the "Balance in All Aspects" priority, in particular, the latest status of the draft Bangkok Goals on BCG Economy to be submitted to APEC Ministers for consideration and APEC Leaders for endorsement.

Apec CEO Summit, on November 17 and 18, commences under the concept of:“Embrace”: reconnect the world with endless opportunities;“Engage”: digitise and come out with new transformational models for a sustainable world;“Enable”: collaborate on new ideas, creativity and possibilities.

The Chinese leader is scheduled to meet PM Prayut to discuss a range of topics at Government House after the summit wraps up, according to the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry. Among the topics on their meeting agenda is closer bilateral economic ties on the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership this year. The two leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation between Thailand and China, particularly in industries with high potential, such as electric vehicle manufacturing. Both countries have agreed to promote more air travel and recovery of high-quality tourism, in addition to education, culture, media and information. Also, Thailand and China will cooperate in the suppression of transnational crimes, drug smuggling, online gambling, and fake call-centre scams.

A total of 76 Images from photographers in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Palestine, the Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam were selected for this exhibition co-organised by China Daily and Asia News Network. The images were chosen from 1,175 photos taken in the past three years and submitted by 179 photographers from 18 countries. The event aims to review the changes in life during the Covid-19 pandemic and encourages people to move towards a new beginning, actively responding to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. These photos captured Asians in their daily lives, including work and living, recreation, creative pursuits, health and beauty, animals, festivals, health, the arts, eateries, and education.

Jurin said the meeting would also define the direction of Apec to cope with the current global trade situation and the direction would attach importance to all sectors and would promote free trade and investments for open, sustainable, and connected trade and investments. Jurin told the meeting that the Apec Summit was being held this year under the theme “Open. Balance.” He said Thailand has operational plans to push economic cooperation under the theme. For example under the “Open” theme, Thailand would push for open opportunities for trade and investments among Apec members and would propose economic cooperation to establish free trade agreements.

The Asia-Pacific region is important not only for the global economy but also for our trading as well. The region accounts for 60 per cent of the world’s GDP while most Canadian bilateral trade partners are in the Asia-Pacific region." “It will be a great chance to meet and solve important economic challenges in the region and world,” she said. Taylor said that Canada has three important subjects for discussions at the meeting: Bangkok Goals on the bio-circular-green model, sustainability, and global economic challenges rising from the Ukraine-Russia conflict. She praised Thailand as the host because of the political difficulties it faced because Russia is also an Apec member.

The “Apec For Her" contest, a collaboration between TikTok and Thailand's Foreign Ministry, is aimed at raising awareness of women's roles in boosting economic growth around the world, said TikTok head of public policy Chanida Klyphun. Apec prioritises women's empowerment in a bid to create an equitable, inclusive and diverse economy, said Chanida, who was speaking at the awards for clips shortlisted in the contest. "The ‘Apec For Her’ contest invited Thai women to share their stories in order to inspire women worldwide that they have limitless potential to succeed in their own unique way,” she added. Participants can choose to share the story of the most powerful woman in their lives, their own positive story, or their favourite moments with their significant woman, according to Chanida.

The rebound was driven by revenue from advertising sales, events organisation and sale of investments in subsidiary companies. Revenue increased 115% year on year, with revenue from sales and services showing the biggest expansion at 37% year on year. Nation Group sold 691.03 million ordinary shares in Nation Broadcasting Plc (NBC), representing 61.76% of total issued and paid-up capital of NBC. The sales reduced Nation Group’s stake in NBC from 71.45% to 9.99%. As of September 30, the group recorded profit from investments in equity of 162.27 million baht.

Govt shows off BCG model alongside summitThe six-day Apec 2022 opened on Monday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Held in parallel is a special exhibition showcasing the Thai government’s bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model.

In an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, released on Sunday, Ronaldo was asked whether United's hierarchy were trying to push him out of the club. I felt betrayed," he said. "Yes I feel betrayed, and I felt some people don't want me here, not just this year, but last year too." If you don’t respect me, I’m never gonna have respect for you." After the Tottenham game, Ten Hag said that Ronaldo remained "an important player in the squad"

But Guardiola said that there is no way he would consider this. "Absolutely we're not going to rest players for the national team. "I'm going to stay 24 hours with my wife, 24 hours with my kids. 24 hours - my kids doesn't like to be 24 hours with me. Fifth, come back here and restart."

Fans even had a life-size cutout of Brazil megastar Neymar Jr. Among the Brazil supporters was Sergio Pereira who came from Brazil to cheer on his side. “This has all the elements to be one of the best World Cups ever. If you haven’t decided to come to Qatar, there’s still time to come, because the people are nice, the infrastructure is beautiful. The spirit of the game is all around us.” said PereiraBrazil’s South American rivals Argentina also had a large contingent in the streets on Friday.

To support businesspeople arriving in Thailand for Apec 2022, TCC and its business alliances have also selected young entrepreneurs to offer them a helping hand. This service is also available for holders of the Apec business card, Sanan said. Introducing the ABTC Privilege CardThe Apec Business Travel Card (ABTC) has been specially created to provide superior privileges to business owners of every level. What’s on offerThe holder of the ABTC Privilege Card will be eligible for benefits at participating destinations and stores. It cannot be used as a substitute for cash and cannot be used in place of the Apec Business Travel Card (ABTC).

PTT Group consists of seven companies, namely PTT, PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thaioil (TOP), PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), IRPC and Global Power Synergy (GPSC). The third-quarter net profit of PTT, TOP, PTTGC, IRPC, OR and GPSC dropped due to a decline in crude oil price and refining margin. However, PTTEP witnessed a rise in third-quarter net profit of 24.17 billion baht, up 153% year on year. Meanwhile, the net profit in its first nine months was 55.29 billion baht, up 96% year on year.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrives in Phnom Penh for the Asean Summit on Thursday. The prime minister made the call at the Asean Business and Investment Summit (Abis) 2022, which he attended via videoconference on Thursday. Under the Asean Digital Hub project, Thailand plans to upgrade the country's telecom infrastructure and develop seamless connections with regional internet networks. Gen Prayut said the project is currently being implemented alongside the Thailand Digital Valley project and the smart city project in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The prime minister also stressed the need to reduce the region's digital divide.