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Companies fear protracted slump – World Economic Forum
(UPDATED) Company risk managers surveyed by the World Economic Forum fear an extended downturn and bankruptcies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
[ANALYSIS] How do we survive? The rise of data colonialism and digital dictatorships
The following is a speech delivered by historian Yuval Harari at the 2020 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, in its session entitled 'How to Survive the 21st Century'
Greta Thunberg says climate demands 'completely ignored' at Davos
'We had a few demands (coming into the World Economic Forum). Of course these demands have been completely ignored. We expected nothing less,' the teenage climate activist said.
U.S. tells Thunberg to 'study economics' in Davos climate spat
The spat between US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Greta Thunberg highlights the tensions over climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Suspected Russian 'plumber' spies found in Davos in 2019
A Swiss newspaper says the two men, who were stopped but not arrested in August 2019, were suspected of carrying out 'preparatory work' for spying on the World Economic Forum, which is taking place in Davos this week
Trump rejects climate 'prophets of doom' as Thunberg warns Davos
(UPDATED) Meanwhile, Greta Thunberg underlines the message that has inspired millions around the world – that governments are failing to wake up to the reality of climate change
Filipinos find it hard to move up the social ladder – WEF
The Philippines ranks 61st out of 82 countries in social mobility, says the World Economic Forum's inaugural Global Social Mobility report
Trump and Thunberg face off as Davos warms to climate action
From climate change to tensions in the Middle East, via trade conflicts and fears of pandemics, over 3,000 delegates at the World Economic Forum will thrash out challenges as imposing as the Swiss Alps
Davos bosses sound alarm over climate, political fires
The World Economic Forum says the survey is a call to arms as wildfires rage in Australia and governments struggle to articulate collective action on climate change
Trump to headline Davos summit
The meeting's theme this year is 'Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World' and it will place an emphasis on a more inclusive model of capitalism
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro to skip Davos meeting
A Brazilian delegation will still be present, though details are still unclear
Philippines drops to No. 16 in Gender Gap Report 2020
The World Economic Forum notes a considerable widening of the political empowerment gap in the Philippines
Gender workplace equality 257 years away – WEF
While women appear to be gradually closing the gender gap in areas such as politics, health and education, workplace inequality is not expected to be erased until the year 2276, says a report by the World Economic Forum
PH health care, infra, institutions among worst in the world – WEF
The Philippines is down 8 spots in the World Economic Forum's 2019 Global Competitiveness Report
Ties between U.S., Russia and China 'dysfunctional' – U.N.
The dysfunction is evident 'in the economy, but it is also true in the Security Council,' UN chief Antonio Guterres tells the World Economic Forum in Davos
'We are losing the race' on climate change – U.N. chief
'In my opinion [climate change] is the most important global systemic threat in relation to the global economy,' UN chief Antonio Guterres tells business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos
U.N. chief urges dialogue in Venezuela to avert 'disaster'
'What we are worried (about) with the situation in Venezuela is the suffering of the people of Venezuela,' says UN chief Antonio Guterres
China, Europe follow Brazil's Bolsonaro onto Davos stage
Top billing on the World Economic Forum stage will go to Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, who is tasked with negotiating a truce in the US-China trade war
World's 26 richest own same as poorest half of humanity – Oxfam
'The super-rich and corporations are paying lower rates of tax than they have in decades,' and the result, Oxfam says, 'the human costs -- children without teachers, clinics without medicines –- are huge'
Has Davos made the world better?
The World Economic Forum has been repeatedly criticized for creating a safe space for the corporate world to lobby governments without oversight
Trump grounds House speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown
(UPDATED) The mess in the US capital already verges on the surreal as Congress feuds with the White House over how to end an impasse now in its fourth week, with thousands of federal workers left unpaid
Globalization 4.0: The Davos 2019 Manifesto
We have to understand the transformative force of the 4th Industrial Revolution
Drop beef and save millions of lives, slash emissions
A new research conducted for the World Economic Forum shows that efforts to replace meat and especially beef could provide huge benefits for human health and the environment
'Marginal improvement' in global fight for gender equality – report
'The directionally positive average trend registered this year is supported by improvements in 89 of the 144 countries covered both this year and last year,' the World Economic Forum says in its Global Gender Gap Report 2018
Philippines climbs to No. 8 in 2018 Global Gender Gap report
The World Economic Forum says the Philippines has managed to close about 80% of its total gender gap
Philippines' crime, infra among worst globally – World Economic Forum
The Philippines lags in police services, infrastructure, and ease of doing business, but excels in labor market and macroeconomic stability
U.S. tops global competitiveness rating, despite 'worrying' trends – WEF
The World Economic Forum uses a new methodology for the 2018 edition of its annual Global Competitiveness Report to reflect shifts in a world increasingly transformed by new, digital technologies
New skills needed as automation shifts job landscape – World Economic Forum
According to a report by the World Economic Forum, here are primary considerations when it comes to the future of work in the age of automation
5 key themes of a week in Davos
Here is a recap of 5 key themes that emerged over a week of meetings at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos, which closed on Friday, January 26
Dodging bad headlines and boos, Trump tries to charm Davos
(UPDATED) Trump's audience boos him when he strays off script during a brief question session after the speech with an attack on the 'nasty,' 'mean,' 'vicious,' and 'fake' press
Trump takes 'America First' mantra to skeptical Davos elite
Trump, who has made 'America First' the touchstone of his year-old administration, touches down in the Swiss city of Zurich aboard Air Force One en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos
Merkel warns 'protectionism not the answer' to world problems
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks a day before the arrival of US President Donald Trump, whose aggressive trade policies have raised concern among defenders of globalization
Snow-bound Davos warms to business-friendly climate
Undermining rosy data on the world economy are warnings that elite fora such as Davos must start finding solutions for everyone else down the income ladder
Macron hosts 140 CEOs in pre-Davos charm offensive
The business-friendly president will host executives at the Versailles chateau near Paris for an event billed as a warm-up for Tuesday's opening of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountains
Merkel to deliver Europe speech at Davos
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will make the speech on Wednesday, January 24, during a one-day visit to the event, spokesman Steffen Seibert says, adding she would also hold a range of unspecified bilateral talks on the sidelines
Trump to make surprise appearance at Davos
The gathering might seem antithetical to Trump's brand of politics, but the White House insists his message will be the same surrounded by chalets as it would be in Washington
Only 5 countries close gender gap in education, health – WEF
The Philippines reopens its gender gap in health and survival this year, but maintains its gender equality in educational attainment
Global gender gap widened for the first time in a decade – report
68% of the world’s gender gap has been closed in 2016, says the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report
PH slides to 10th spot of Global Gender Gap report for 2017
Despite the drop, the Philippines remains the most gender equal country in Asia
Infrastructure remains weak link in Philippines' competitiveness
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index for 2017-2018 underscores that slow infrastructure development is hampering the Philippines' economy
PH inches up in 2017 WEF Global Competitiveness Index
However, it falls behind more neighbors, given inadequate public infrastructure and inefficient government bureaucracy
Biggest driver of inequality is corruption – millennials
56 of youth believe that corruption and lack of transparency should be fixed to address inequality a 2017 World Economic Forum survey reveals
Young people see climate change as top global challenge – survey
Next to climate change the other top global challenges according to millenials are large scale conflicts or war and religious conflicts
7 in 10 millennials would welcome refugees in their own country – survey
Some 74 of the 31 000 millennials surveyed says they empathize with the situation of the refugees data from the World Economic Forum’s WEF Global Shapers Annual Survey reveal
Most millennials willing to work abroad for career growth – survey
The United States remain the top destination of choice for millennials who are willing to work outside of their country of residence according to a World Economic Forum survey
Technology creating, not destroying, jobs – millennials
A global survey released by the World Economic Forum shows millennials have an optimistic outlook on the impact of technology on job creation
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President Rodrigo Duterte s family members go on a hospital visit and a tour of several attractions in the Cambodian capital
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Duterte pitches for inclusive growth in ASEAN
President Rodrigo Duterte says the regional bloc chaired this year by the Philippines must work harder to close the gap between rich and poor
Cabinet officials to present PH economic plan at World Economic Forum event
Philippine officials are set to hold a press conference on Dutertenomics during the World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Cambodia to attract more investments to the Philippines
