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The Week Ahead (April 13-19): IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings Begin

Published: Apr. 10, 2026  10:04 p.m.  GMT+8
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April 13: IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings begin

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group will hold their 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., from April 13 to April 18. The in-person gatherings will bring together global economic leaders at the institutions’ headquarters.

April 13: Israel, Lebanon to start direct talks

The first direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will begin at the U.S. State Department in Washington. The talks will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful bilateral relations.

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  • IMF/World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings open April 13-18 in Washington, D.C.; Israel-Lebanon direct talks start same day at U.S. State Department on Hezbollah disarmament.
  • World Internet Conference APAC Summit (April 13-14) and China Consumer Products Expo (April 13-18) begin; Vietnam leader To Lam visits China April 14-17.
  • Canton Fair (139th, >30,000 firms, 1.55M sqm) opens April 15; Spanish PM ends China trip; Manycore Tech lists in Hong Kong April 17 (up to HK$1.23B).
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