Brisbane G-20 summit to focus on 'building a stronger world economy'

Singapore

WHEN the leaders of the group of 20 major economies (G-20) gather in Brisbane for their annual summit next week, their focus will be on "building a stronger world economy".

"Economic growth means more jobs, higher living standards and governments that are better able to reduce tax and fund better services," said Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in a video statement ahead of the Nov 15-16 event.

"The G-20 focus will be on the fundamentals of the economy - trade, infrastructure, tax and banking. Our discussions will include the US$1 trillion worldwide infrastructure gap, reducing t…