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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation that is best known for its annual meeting in Davos, an alpine resort. The meeting brings together global business leaders, politicians, intellectuals and journalists to discuss the issues of the day. The gathering is often simply termed “Davos”, a reference to its venue. The WEF also holds the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) or “Summer Davos”. The 14th AMNC took place in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin between June 27 and 29, 2023.
The Argentinian president’s argument against ‘socialism’ has given Chinese netizens a chance to rethink a topic important to their country’s future.
Despite all the challenges it faced, Beijing recorded growth of 5.2 per cent last year and, by continuing on an innovative path, long-term prospects appear good.
Premier Li Qiang leaves Tianjin audience in no doubt that winning back foreign investors is a priority and the country will continue to open up.
- Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene says interconnectivity is being prioritised, and his country is waiting for its two neighbours to act
- Highly sought-after China-Mongolia-Russia economic corridor would enhance resource trade and investment flows as Western sanctions have upended supply chains
Finance chief also says world economy in fragile state amid period of complex geopolitics, after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos.
The authorities said they received a complaint against Isaac Herzog, who was in Davos on Thursday. Several people are said to have filed charges.
Kfir Bibas and his family were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. In Tel Aviv and as far away as Rome and Berlin, protesters wore orange, inspired by Kfir’s hair, to mark his first year.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said normalising ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia is a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East.
Nine civilians were killed in explosions around the city of Saravan in Iran’s southeast.
In his Davos speech, the French president stresses the need for EU to reduce its dependence on both major powers.
Some attendees saying pass Article 23 legislation ‘as quickly as possible’ and then focus on using Hong Kong as platform to capture regional opportunities, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
The self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist’ president is making hist first overseas tour, even as he battles a major economic crisis at home.
If Israel can be brought into the fold of the Middle East, Blinken said, the region would be coming together to isolate Iran, which he called “the biggest concern in terms of security”.
In interview at World Economic Forum in Davos, top American diplomat says the two powers are committed to collaborating in areas of ‘mutual interest’ while warning against ‘disruptive’ moves such as ‘use of force’ against Taiwan.
The introduction of a capital gains tax was just a suggestion brought up during the budget consultation period, Paul Chan has told the Post.
Artificial intelligence companies should standardise payments to treat content creators fairly, Salesforce CEO and Time owner Marc Benioff says.
Satya Nadella, speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos, says he has ‘no issues with any structure’ at OpenAI.
Zelensky, once reticent about leaving his war-torn country, has recently gone on a whirlwind tour to try to rally support for Ukraine’s cause against Russia amid donor fatigue in the West.
‘China’s economy rebounded and moved upwards’ last year to outperform target of around 5 per cent, Li Qiang tells World Economic Forum.
Those with a cloud subscription to Office will be able to use Copilot Pro to help answer questions and create content in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
‘There’s enormous hope that the Russian sovereign assets could become an easy source of financing,’ said Penny Pritzker, US special envoy for Ukraine’s economic recovery.
Finance chief considers promoting Hong Kong’s rule of law, economy his main priorities at conference amid global scrutiny over coming local security legislation, the Post learns.
Anti-poverty organisation Oxfam releases report on wealth and global inequality as business elites gather in Davos.
Citing an International Monetary Fund report published on Sunday on the topic, the IMF managing director said: ‘Your job may disappear altogether – not good.’
Ukraine’s chief of staff said it was important that Russian ally China was at the table when Kyiv convenes meetings on its peace formula at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland this week.
Investment opportunities have become more attractive despite high interest rates globally, finance chief Paul Chan says.
Chinese premier will address opening ceremony at annual meeting of political and business leaders, then pay official visits to Switzerland and Ireland as Beijing kicks off ‘high-level exchange’ with Europe.
