World Economic Forum

Move On From Khashoggi, Let's Do Business: Saudi Executives Land In Davos

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 24, 2019

If you somehow missed the news about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents and the global outcry that ensued, you might think Saudi Arabia is the darling of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Says Social Network Must Earn Back Trust

Reuters | Thursday January 24, 2019

Sandberg was speaking at an interview hosted by German newspaper Die Zeit and UK law firm CMS at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Carlos Ghosn Resigns From Renault

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 24, 2019

Carlos Ghosn has resigned from French carmaker Renault, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire told Bloomberg Television in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

India, China Affecting World Economy Much More Today: Angela Merkel

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 24, 2019

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said countries like India and China have begun affecting the world economy much more today and that needs to be taken into account for having a relook at the global trade and financial systems.

China, US Mutually Indispensable: Beijing Official At Davos Summit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 23, 2019

China and the United States cannot do without one another, one of Beijing's most senior officials said Wednesday, as the world's two biggest economies struggle to end a damaging trade war.

Prince William Turns Interviewer In Davos With TV Naturalist Attenborough

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 23, 2019

Britain's Prince William turned interviewer at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, quizzing TV naturalist David Attenborough on what he called world leaders' "faltering" steps to tackle environmental challenges.

Amid Climate Change Worries, Davos Elites Still Prefer Private Jets: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 22, 2019

Davos 2019: The Davos elite say they are more worried than ever about climate change. But that isn't stopping them chartering private jets in record numbers.

Davos Elites Face Urgent Warnings On Populist Rage, Economic Uncertainty

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 23, 2019

Global elites descending on Davos for the World Economic Forum faced urgent warnings from Oxfam and the IMF on Monday that the international economy is at risk, as swelling inequality stokes public anger.

Indian Billionaires' Wealth Grew By Rs 2,200 Crore Daily In 2018: Report

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 21, 2019

The fortunes of Indian billionaires grew by an astronomical 35 per cent per day last year, or by Rs 2,200 crore daily, while the poorest 10 per cent of the country have continued to remain in debt since 2004, according to an Oxfam report released today.

Indians Biggest Supporters Of International Aid: World Economic Forum

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 20, 2019

Indians have emerged as the biggest supporters of international aid, with a global public opinion survey putting India on the top when it comes to people expecting their nation to help other countries.

Trump Cancels US Delegation Trip To Davos Over Government Shutdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 18, 2019

President Donald Trump on Thursday cancelled the US delegation's trip to the annual international conference at Davos, saying the officials were needed in Washington to tackle the shutdown of the federal government.

Centre Clears Chandrababu Naidu-Led Delegation For Davos Meet: Report

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 5, 2019

The centre has cleared a delegation proposed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for participation at the upcoming World Economic Forum meet in Switzerland's Davos, news agency Press Trust of India reported on Friday, quoting official sources.

Drop Beef And Save Millions Of Lives, Cut Emissions: World Economic Forum

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 3, 2019

Switching from beef to alternative proteins could save millions of lives and dramatically slash greenhouse gas emissions, the World Economic Forum said Thursday.

Donald Trump Will Attend World Economic Forum In Davos: White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 19, 2018

Donald Trump again will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next month, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said on Tuesday.

Gender Equality At Work More Than 200 Years Off: World Economic Forum

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 18, 2018

Women may be shouting louder than ever for equal treatment and pay, but a report out Tuesday indicates it will take centuries to achieve gender parity in workplaces around the globe.