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WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders
At World economic 2022 in Davos, business, political, and tech leaders are clear that deeper collaboration is essential to rebuild a world damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and geo-political aggression
WEF 2022: Outlook grim for global recession but experts weigh how much
"We are not in a recession yet, but the signs are not good," said David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Annual Meet on Tuesday
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WEF 2022: The World Economic Forum's focus remains the western world
A Business Standard analysis found that the US and the UK top the list of discussions at the World Economic Forum 2022 Annual meeting.
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DCO, WEF launch new initiative to boost digital FDI flows globally
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday announced a new initiative to boost flows of digital foreign direct investments globally.
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WEF Chief Economists Outlook warns consequences from economy fragmentation
The World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Outlook report on Monday warned of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy
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WEF 2022: Here's what will happen on Day 2 at Davos Annual meeting
On WEF 2022 Day 2 schedule, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be speaking at the WEF event "India at 75: Strategic Outlook"
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WEF 2022: Urgent need in Afghanistan is saving economy from collapse
Two high-level speakers at the World Economic Forum gathering say Afghanistan's most urgent need is saving its economy from complete collapse.
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Economic fragmentation to have a dire impact: World Economic Forum
'World is facing the worst food insecurity in recent history'
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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Oil prices little changed as recession worry offsets higher demand outlook
Brent crude futures were up 35 cents, or 0.3%, to $112.92 a barrel by 11:24 a.m. ET (1524 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up 5 cents, or 0.05%, at $110.32.
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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
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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
Economic turmoil in Sri Lanka is small preview of a global default crisis
In Sri Lanka, pharmacies are running out of medicine; and hospitals are dangerously short of lifesaving drugs and devices
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Oil ticks higher as traders weigh tight fuel market, slow global growth
West Texas Intermediate climbed above $111 a barrel following four weekly gains, the longest such run since February.
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Global stocks rebound as unease over economy continues; dollar gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets rebounded after the S&P 500 pared losses that briefly took it into bear market territory, and the dollar gained on Friday, as investor unease about Federal Reserve policy tightening to curb inflation kindled fears of a recession.
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WEF 2022: Three ways to fix global trade and drive economic recovery
External pressures and shocks have exposed the fragility of international supply chains
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World Economic Forum 2022: Who's visiting Davos and what's the agenda?
The meeting is centered around the theme History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies
New Zealand hands out extra cash to over 2 mn adults to fight inflation
The inflation payments of 350 New Zealand dollars ($220) over three months begin in August and are targeted at the half of all adults who earn less than 70,000 New Zealand dollars ($44,000) per year
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