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World Economic Forum
What is World Economic Forum?
The WEF conducts annual meeting, to discuss global issues across several sessions, at the end of January in Davos, a mountain resort in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland. Moreover, WEF also convenes regional conferences across Africa, East Asia, Latin America and India and holds two additional annual meetings in China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well.
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In Pictures: India at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 in Davos
The WEF 2022 took place at a watershed moment in history from May 22 to May 26
 "In Pictures: India at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 in Davos")
'India's economy has parallels to 2000s, when growth averaged over 8%'
The economists at Morgan Stanley also said the economy appears to have room for even further expansion, given the path for additional capital expenditure - especially from private businesses
 "'India's economy has parallels to 2000s, when growth averaged over 8%'")
Diverse views on trade & investment at Davos
Beneath the high sounding words during the discussions, willingness to co-operate on trade and investment issues was missing
Telangana secures Rs 21,000 cr worth of investments during WEF in Davos
Telangana has attracted investments worth Rs 21,000 cr across various sectors during the recently concluded annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting at Davos in Switzerland, an official release said
 "Telangana secures Rs 21,000 cr worth of investments during WEF in Davos")
Davos 2023: Over 50 high-impact initiatives at WEF for sustainable world
With more than 50 high-impact initiatives were launched or profiled, world leaders gathered at the WEF 2023 in the first major international gathering
 "Davos 2023: Over 50 high-impact initiatives at WEF for sustainable world")
WEF 2023: 'Fragmentation can cost up to 7% of global GDP', says IMF chief
She said her message to the world is to "be pragmatic and collaborate"
 "WEF 2023: 'Fragmentation can cost up to 7% of global GDP', says IMF chief")
Davos 2023: Adani is hooked on ChatGPT, says race for AI to get complex
Advancements in AI, or generative AI, was the buzzword at all the discussions at the WEF
 "Davos 2023: Adani is hooked on ChatGPT, says race for AI to get complex")
Davos 2023: UAE, India in early talks to settle non-oil trade in rupees
Thani Al-Zeyoudi, the UAE's minister of state for foreign trade said other countries, including China, had also raised the issue of settling non-oil trade payments in local currencies
 "Davos 2023: UAE, India in early talks to settle non-oil trade in rupees")
Be realistic, avoid complacency: Leaders at World Economic Forum meeting
There may be glimmers of positive news but leaders must not slide into "complacency", former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said
 "Be realistic, avoid complacency: Leaders at World Economic Forum meeting")
'India's G20 presidency comes at a crucial time', says WEF's Klaus Schwab
"India remains a bright spot amid global geoeconomics and geopolitical crises," he added
 "'India's G20 presidency comes at a crucial time', says WEF's Klaus Schwab")
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh signals M&A ramp-up as economic outlook brightens
We are very much looking at what we can do to acquire much more actively. Valuations are in a range that make more sense," Parekh told Bloomberg News in an interview at the WEF in Davos
 "Infosys CEO Salil Parekh signals M&A ramp-up as economic outlook brightens")
World Economic Forum: India, UAE discusses non-oil trade in rupees
The UAE's trade deal with India aims to increase bilateral non-oil trade to $100 billion in the next five years
 "World Economic Forum: India, UAE discusses non-oil trade in rupees")
Garuda Aerospace to unveil carbon-neutral drone at World Economic Forum
Garuda Aerospace will manufacture over 25,000 drones in the next 15 months and will revolutionize the agricultural sector
TMS Ep351: IBC overhaul, ASER alarm, Adani FPO, World Economic Forum
Will the IBC overhaul make it more effective? Is the ASER report a wake-up call for the govt? Should you subscribe to Adani Enterprises' Rs 20K-cr FPO? What is the World Economic Forum? Answers here
 "TMS Ep351: IBC overhaul, ASER alarm, Adani FPO, World Economic Forum")
Biggest challenge during pandemic was negotiating politics: Pfizer
Protectionism as a result of fear meant the governments closed down borders, making it difficult to export vaccines, says Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chief executive officer
 "Biggest challenge during pandemic was negotiating politics: Pfizer")
WEF: Experts pitch for carbon pricing standards to accelerate green energy
Carbon pricing is essential to unlock trillions of dollars in private capital needed to reach emission reduction targets, experts and business leaders said on Thursday
 "WEF: Experts pitch for carbon pricing standards to accelerate green energy")
No issue with crypto in India if laws are followed: MoS IT Chandrasekhar
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also said in February that cryptocurrencies lacked the underlying value of even a tulip
 "No issue with crypto in India if laws are followed: MoS IT Chandrasekhar")
We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant
Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant
 "We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant")
Maharashtra govt approves M&M proposal to set up Rs 10k-cr EV plant in Pune
The two sides signed an agreement to this effect at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, M&M Ltd said in a statement
 "Maharashtra govt approves M&M proposal to set up Rs 10k-cr EV plant in Pune")
Uber not planning for any company-wide layoffs, says CEO Khosrowshahi
Dara Khosrowshahi's statement comes days after several IT companies have decided to hand over pink slips to their employees
 "Uber not planning for any company-wide layoffs, says CEO Khosrowshahi")
