Page 12 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
Yoginder K Alagh (1939-2022): An exceptionally generous economist departs
Born in pre-independence India, Alagh has left behind a rich legacy in the world of economic policymaking
 "Yoginder K Alagh (1939-2022): An exceptionally generous economist departs")
Transition of India's entire 2/3-wheeler fleet to electric needs financing
The complete electrification of India's entire fleet of two and three-wheelers, the largest in the world, will require financing to the tune of $285 bn (nearly Rs 23 trn), according to a white paper
 "Transition of India's entire 2/3-wheeler fleet to electric needs financing")
WEF looking at solutions from India to help accelerate decarbonisation
The World Economic Forum is looking at solutions from India to help accelerate decarbonisation worldwide as the focus is to try and bring the best practices from wherever they are to everyone else
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Women bosses fare worst in accumulated savings: Gender Wealth Equity report
Gender wealth equity varies the most in the Asia-Pacific regions and the least in North America, finds the WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report
 "Women bosses fare worst in accumulated savings: Gender Wealth Equity report")
Growth of core sector output recovers to 3-month high in September
The Reserve Bank of India last month also revised its growth forecast for FY23 to 7 per cent from 7.2 per cent estimated earlier
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India facilities of Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs, join Global Lighthouse Network
The World Economic Forum on Tuesday announced the addition of 11 factories and industrial sites, including three from India, to its Global Lighthouse Network.
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85% of Indian schools yet to implement vocational courses: WEF report
Titled Education 4.0 Report', the report explains how technology can address learning gaps and make education accessible to all
 "85% of Indian schools yet to implement vocational courses: WEF report")
Chief economists' survey says global recession increasingly likely
A global recession is becoming increasingly likely due to stubbornly high inflation and real wages continuing to fall, the World Economic Forum said
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Diabetes burden: India lost 45 years of healthy life per person in 2021
By 2040, Type 1 diabetes cases to increase by 116% in India, says Lancet study
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Afghanistan worst among 146 countries surveyed for gender equality: WEF
In the Global Gender Gap Index which was released by WEF on Wednesday, Afghanistan is placed in the last spot in a survey of 146 countries
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India ranks low at 135th globally for gender parity, says WEF report
Iceland retained its place as the world's most gender-equal country, followed by Finland, Norway, New Zealand and Sweden, as per the annual Gender Gap Report 2022
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Gender Gap Index 2022: India slips on income measures, shows data
The country performed better on education and health parameters. Political representation has been a mixed bag
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Top Headlines: LIC's embedded value remains flat, FTP amendments, and more
LIC's Indian embedded value (IEV) grew marginally to Rs 5.41 trillion as of March 2022 compared with Rs 5.39 trillion as of September 2021
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We ensure that crypto transactions are in the KYC framework: CoinSwitch CEO
Crypto will pave the way for Web 3.0, a new internet that is open and shared, says CoinSwitch CEO Ashish Singhal
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Bengaluru: Karnataka CM Bommai inaugurates largest IKEA store in India
With a planned investment of Rs 3,000 crore in Karnataka, IKEA is expecting to attract close to five million visitors this year in Bengaluru, the company had said on Tuesday.
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WEF Annual Meet 2022 starts May 22 in Davos; Sitharaman, 3 CMs to attend
The WEF Annual Meeting 2022 will be held in Davos from May 22 to May 26 after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic
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WEF 2022: Snowy mountain views were replaced by colourful pavilions
For Davos regulars, the missing snow was the key talking point
From balancing growth to inflation, WEF focused on challenges for economies
In the wake of the geopolitical crisis and rising prices, India's recovery remains dodgy
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WEF: Firms join First Movers Coalition, CEOs to help reskill 1 bn, and more
Some 70+ CEOs of the CEO Climate Leaders Alliance - the largest CEO-led climate action group globally - agreed on taking bold action to translate pledges into tangible emission reductions
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Changing themes: What World Economic Forum talked about in 52nd conference
While 'save the planet' remained the top topic of discussion in the WEF publications, finding reference in 141 of the 328 articles published last week, media discussions focused on geopolitics
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