WEF Davos summit begins; global economy, terrorism in focus
The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began Tuesday evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.
Jan 20, 2015, 17:44 PM IST
Oil slump to help global growth; India looks promising: Study
A sharp plunge in oil prices is likely to transfer USD 1.5 trillion of wealth to consumers, bringing the US back as global growth engine while India is the most promising story among emerging markets, says a study.
Jan 20, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
WEF Davos: From medical tourism to skiing to economic talk fest
In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.
Jan 20, 2015, 15:01 PM IST
Private jets, choppers ferry global elite to WEF meet
With the World Economic Forum's annual meeting starting here today, nearly 2,000 private jets are on the job to ferry the rich and powerful of the world to this Alpine resort town, while the Swiss Army is using its own choppers to carry many public figures.
Jan 20, 2015, 13:38 PM IST
Though in minority at Davos, women stand out
Women being a minority at WEF's annual meeting of rich and powerful from across the world notwithstanding, the fairer sex are on top when it comes to young leaders present here, including those from India.
Jan 20, 2015, 13:37 PM IST
Over 5,000 Army personnel at work to secure WEF meet
As the WEF's Annual Meeting begins on Tuesday, Swiss Armed Forces have deployed 5,000 personnel to secure this remote town that has a population of about 10,000 and will host over 2,500 of the global elite through this week.
Jan 20, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
It's a costlier Davos for world's rich & powerful at WEF meet
As the rich and powerful from across the world began descending on this Alpine resort town today, they are finding everything costlier -- thanks to an unprecedented rally in local currency Swiss franc's valuation.
Jan 20, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
Time to rebuild trust between people and corporates: Bhartia
As the World Economic Forum's annual Davos meeting begins here today, co-chair Hari S Bhartia has called for rebuilding trust between people and corporations and adopt 'business for livelihood' as a theme for Indian and global economies.
Jan 20, 2015, 13:22 PM IST
WEF Davos summit to start today; Jaitley, Goyal to attend
The World Economic Forum's five-day annual jamboree of the global elite will begin Tuesday with presence of over 2,500 political and business leaders.
Jan 19, 2015, 19:09 PM IST
Richest 1% to own more than 99% of people by 2016: Oxfam
The richest 1 percent people in the world will soon have more wealth than the remaining 99 percent of the global population, says a report.
Jan 19, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
Davos predictions: Win some, lose some
As the world`s business and political elite ascends the Swiss Alps for an annual bout of crystal-ball gazing this week, history suggests the Davos pundits are likely to get plenty of things wrong.
Jan 19, 2015, 12:58 PM IST
India to have strong presence at WEF's Davos meet
The meeting, which would start on January 20 and continue till January 24, will see over 2,500 corporate and political leaders, as also 40 heads of states and governments from across the world.
Jan 18, 2015, 19:38 PM IST
International conflict biggest threat to global stability: WEF
The risk of international conflict poses the "biggest threat" to global stability while likelihood of terrorist attacks has intensified the most since last year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said Thursday.
Jan 15, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Hollande join Merkel, Li at Davos next week as world at `crossroads`: WEF
World leaders including France`s Francois Hollande, Germany`s Angela Merkel and China`s Li Keqiang will gather at the annual Davos forum next week, seeking to chart a path away from fundamentalism towards solidarity.
Jan 14, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate
The annual congregation of rich and powerful people at the high profile WEF annual meeting at Davos next week will see over 2,500 corporate and political leaders, including Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as also 40 heads of states and governments from across the world.
Jan 14, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
WTO mini-Ministerial at Davos on January 24
More than 100 members of India Inc including Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal would also attend the WEF event scheduled from January 20-24.
Jan 08, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
WEF expects record presence at Davos meet; India Inc gears up
WEF's high-profile annual congregation of the world's rich and powerful at the Swiss ski resort town of Davos will this year host over 300 heads of state and government along with 1,500 business leaders, including more than 100 members of India Inc.
Jan 06, 2015, 19:19 PM IST
