Search For "world economic forum annual meeting"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action on climate c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, Guterres sounded the alarm that 2023 was the hottest year on record, with droughts, storms, fires and floods wreaking havoc on countries and communities, and that the planet is heading for a scorching 3°C increase in
Read More
WEF: Carbon pricing standards needed to boost green energy, say experts
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Financial experts agreed that a major hurdle is the need for carbon pricing
Read More
Growth is primary driver, fiscal consolidation also key priority for gover
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, moderated by Shereen Bhan of Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18, the railway minister said, "It (change of interest rates) was a very moderate and balanced view of things." The session was titled -- India's road to a USD10-trillion ec
Read More
Unchecked cyberattacks "are growing threat to fragile global economy": Wor
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The report, 'State of the Connected World 2023 edition', a collaboration of the WEF with the Council on the Connected World, said the immediate threats can be mitigated through robust security protocols and governance through public-private cooperation.
Read More
Maharashtra continues its investment momentum, signs deal worth INR 80,000
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Davos [Switzerland], June 8 (ANI/Mediawire): The Maharashtra delegation has had a successful visit to Davos at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022. The state signed over INR 80,000 cr (USD 10.5 Billion) in investment intentions with 24 companies and 3 MoUs of strategic cooperation.
Read More
HCL commits USD 15 million to address global freshwater insecurity
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Davos [Switzerland], May 25 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Water security has never been more urgent. With the global population set to hit 8.5 billion by 2030, pressure is increasing on the world's limited supply of fresh water. By 2030, the global demand for water will have exceeded sustainable
Read More
UAE powerhouse VPS Healthcare launches Burjeel Holdings to scale the next
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Davos [Switzerland), May 24 (ANI/PRNewswire): The UAE-based VPS Healthcare has announced the launch of Burjeel Holdings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos on Sunday to consolidate its healthcare offerings in the UAE, Oman, and across the GCC.
Read More
WEF launches Indian CEO's Alliance in boost to PM Modi's 'Panchamrit' pled
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Davos [Switzerland], May 24 (ANI): The World Economic Forum on Monday launched Indian CEO's Alliance to supercharge India's climate action and decarbonization efforts which will further aid in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious five-part 'Panchamrit' pledge.
Read More
Telangana to be showcased on global platform, Minister KTR leads delegatio
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 17 (ANI): Telangana State IT and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao is leading a delegation to UK and Davos starting tomorrow till May 26. During his official visit, the Minister will be attending a series of meetings with leadership of several renowned compa
Read More
CEO pessimism over global growth reaches record high: PwC
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Davos [Switzerland], Jan 21 (ANI: As we enter a new decade, chief executive officers are showing record levels of pessimism in the global economy with 53 per cent predicting a decline in the rate of economic growth in 2020.
Read More
WEF invites Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao to its annual meeting in Dav
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): State IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao has been invited to the World Economic Forum annual meeting which will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from January 21 to 24 next year.
Read More
Chinese delegation may meet Trump team in Davos
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Jan. 13 (ANI): There is possibility of a meeting between the Chinese delegation and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team members on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland next week.
Read More