Page 17 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
Grim scenario
Climate-related financial risks should be mainstreamed
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World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change
Six themes the WEF hopes to address are around economy, ecology, technology, society, geopolitics, and industrial revival
 "World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change")
Davos pushes 'greener' fuel for private jets leaving World Economic Forum
Carbon output from international aviation has more than doubled since 1990 and the United Nations has said the industry is set to overtake power generation as the single biggest CO2 producer
 "Davos pushes 'greener' fuel for private jets leaving World Economic Forum")
Pak PM Imran Khan to meet Donald Trump at World Economic Forum in Davos
This would be the third leadership-level interaction between Pakistan and the US since Prime Minister Khan's maiden visit to Washington in July 2019
 "Pak PM Imran Khan to meet Donald Trump at World Economic Forum in Davos")
IMF trims global GDP forecast to 2.9%, flags reform issues in trade system
Noting that a turning point is yet to be reached, the IMF said it was slightly revising downwards the growth outlook for the global economy.
 "IMF trims global GDP forecast to 2.9%, flags reform issues in trade system")
Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty
The summit in the Swiss resort also comes after Iran earlier this month shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 people on board.
 "Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty")
'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms
The negotiating deadline coincided with a scheduled meeting on the topic at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos from Tuesday to Friday this week.
 "'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms")
WEF summit 2020: The yearly jamboree to host many climate heroes this week
More than 3,000 global leaders will assemble here this week as 'stakeholders for a cohesive and sustainable world'
India ranks 76th on WEF's Social Mobility Index, Denmark tops the list
The Global Social Mobility Index is designed to provide policy-makers with a means to identify areas for improving social mobility and promoting equally shared opportunities in their economies
 "India ranks 76th on WEF's Social Mobility Index, Denmark tops the list")
Piyush Goyal not to meet Malaysian counterpart in Davos amid palm oil row
A Malaysian government spokesman said on Friday that trade ministers from India and Malaysia could meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.
 "Piyush Goyal not to meet Malaysian counterpart in Davos amid palm oil row")
WEF 2020: Union Ministers, CMs, over 100 Indian CEOs to attend Davos summit
From India, besides Deepika over 100 CEOs as well as political leaders including union ministers and chief ministers will take part
 "WEF 2020: Union Ministers, CMs, over 100 Indian CEOs to attend Davos summit")
Clinics in Davos that once tackled TB now treat burnout, depression
The World Economic Forum, held in Davos, has devoted sessions this year to discussions on how to lead a healthy organisation and a mindfulness retreat to help participants lower their blood pressure
 "Clinics in Davos that once tackled TB now treat burnout, depression")
Trump, EU chief to meet in Davos as US tariffs loom on digital tax: Report
Just days after Trump scored big victories by inking a partial trade deal with China and passing a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement, he will travel to the World Economic Forum
 "Trump, EU chief to meet in Davos as US tariffs loom on digital tax: Report")
Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation to 50th WEF summit at Davos
He will also meet Director General of World Trade Organization and Secretary General of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
 "Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation to 50th WEF summit at Davos")
Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia amid palm oil row
India has repeatedly objected to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking out against recent policies which critics say discriminate against Muslims
 "Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia amid palm oil row")
Donald Trump to attend Davos forum amid impeachment, Iran concerns
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to skip the event, which is the 50th anniversary of the WEF's annual meeting, though Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is due to take part
 "Donald Trump to attend Davos forum amid impeachment, Iran concerns")
After skipping last year's trip, Trump to attend Davos economic forum
Last year, Trump pulled out of Davos, which attracts wealthy business people, celebrities and politicians
 "After skipping last year's trip, Trump to attend Davos economic forum")
There's a 250-year wait for the economic gender gap to close: WEF report
The economic gender gap will take 257 years to close, the WEF said, even more than the 202 years it predicted in 2018
 "There's a 250-year wait for the economic gender gap to close: WEF report")
India is 112th in WEF rankings on gender gap, Bangladesh does better
Iceland remained the world's most gender-neutral country on the World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report.
 "India is 112th in WEF rankings on gender gap, Bangladesh does better")
Fact and reality: Why India dropped in global competitiveness ranking
WEF's latest global competitiveness report shows that the global business community's opinions are often at variance with the facts
 "Fact and reality: Why India dropped in global competitiveness ranking")
