Brisbane G-20 summit to focus on 'building a stronger world economy'
Talks to include US$1 trillion global infrastructure gap, reducing tax avoidance: Abbott
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.
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