Page 9 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
WEF is back after two years and pandemic-related curbs are still intact
Delegates had to upload proof of primary and booster vaccination, an RT-PCR negative test result taken 72 hours before arrival, and get tested once after arrival to continue participation in the Forum
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Day 1 at World Economic Forum 2022 in Davos: What business leaders said
Up to 1 billion people will need reskilling, training and lifelong learning by 2030, says Infosys CEO Salil Parekh.
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says chip shortage risks global expansion
Gelsinger said at a press roundtable on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum that to us, this is now the No. 1 issue, is in fact the delivery of equipment
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WEF 2022: Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash
The crypto crowd's prominence at Davos, while largely on the sidelines of the main event, comes as cryptocurrencies shed $800 bn in market value earlier this month
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WEF 2022: Ukraine President calls for maximum sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for "maximum sanctions" on Russia, including a ban on all Russian banks, a Russian oil embargo and stopping all trade with Russia.
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WEF 2022: DPITT sends delegation with agenda to increase India's exposure
As India assumes the presidency of the G20 in 2023, the initiative will boost India's position at WEF 2022 meet as an important stakeholder in shaping global narrative
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WEF 2022: Indian CEOs' alliance to supercharge race to net zero
The Alliance will continue efforts to achieve the vision outlined in the white paper released last year on net-zero
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India set to be leader in green hydrogen: Petroleum Minister Puri at Davos
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said said special emphasis is being given on green hydrogen, biofuel blending and exploration and production of biofuel from alternative sources
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Oil prices at $110/barrel pose 'bigger threats' than inflation: Puri
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said oil prices staying at $110/barrel could pose bigger threats than inflation to the global economy.
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Davos 2022: WEF launches metaverse for strong public-private cooperation
WEF 2022: The Global Collaboration Village will bring together key global stakeholders to address critical global issues
WEF 2022: Making the internet world safer by tackling harmful content
More than 4.7 billion people use the internet and McKinsey projects that roughly $2.5 trillion will be transacted online by 2025
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Andhra Pradesh joins WEF's global network of advanced manufacturing hubs
Andhra Pradesh has joined the Global Network of Advanced Manufacturing Hubs (AMHUBs) of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
At Davos forum, Ukrainian MPs call for greater sanctions on Russia
As the war in Ukraine emerges as the biggest talking point at the WEF, a group of women parliamentarians from the war-hit country has called for greater sanctions on Russia
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Missing at WEF in Davos this year: Billionaire stars, snow, and excitement
World Economic Forum's guest list is hundreds of names shorter, with many titans of finance conspicuously absent.
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WEF at Davos needs to identify solutions instead of just problems
On paper, the upcoming Davos meeting would be perfectly suited for resolving these conflicts. History, however, does not provide much encouragement or optimism
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WEF 2022: Here's what will happen on Day 1 at Davos Annual meeting
WEF 2022: The high-profile WEF annual meeting will continue till Thursday
As WEF gets underway at Davos, India sells stability, growth, and dynamism
WEF 2022: With the war in Ukraine, world is grappling with economic uncertainty, but India finds itself in a sweet spot at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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Pandemic creates new billionaire every 30 hours: Oxfam at WEF summit
Covid-19 pandemic has seen one new billionaire emerging every 30 hours, while nearly one million people could be pushed into extreme poverty every 33 hours this year: Oxfam
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WEF brings Open Forum back for public at Davos after a hiatus of over 2 yrs
Two years later, general public can now interact with global leaders
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Maharashtra joins World Economic Forum in fight against plastic pollution
The partnership will bring together Maharashtra's leading policymakers, business leaders, among others to formulate a state-level plan to eradicate plastic pollution
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