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WEF 2022: Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash
The crypto crowd's prominence at Davos, while largely on the sidelines of the main event, comes as cryptocurrencies shed $800 bn in market value earlier this month
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WEF 2022: Ukraine President calls for maximum sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for "maximum sanctions" on Russia, including a ban on all Russian banks, a Russian oil embargo and stopping all trade with Russia.
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WEF 2022: DPITT sends delegation with agenda to increase India's exposure
As India assumes the presidency of the G20 in 2023, the initiative will boost India's position at WEF 2022 meet as an important stakeholder in shaping global narrative
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India set to be leader in green hydrogen: Petroleum Minister Puri at Davos
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said said special emphasis is being given on green hydrogen, biofuel blending and exploration and production of biofuel from alternative sources
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Oil prices at $110/barrel pose 'bigger threats' than inflation: Puri
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said oil prices staying at $110/barrel could pose bigger threats than inflation to the global economy.
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WEF 2022: Indian CEOs' alliance to supercharge race to net zero
The Alliance will continue efforts to achieve the vision outlined in the white paper released last year on net-zero
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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
WEF 2022: Making the internet world safer by tackling harmful content
More than 4.7 billion people use the internet and McKinsey projects that roughly $2.5 trillion will be transacted online by 2025
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Andhra Pradesh joins WEF's global network of advanced manufacturing hubs
Andhra Pradesh has joined the Global Network of Advanced Manufacturing Hubs (AMHUBs) of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
At Davos forum, Ukrainian MPs call for greater sanctions on Russia
As the war in Ukraine emerges as the biggest talking point at the WEF, a group of women parliamentarians from the war-hit country has called for greater sanctions on Russia
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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
WEF brings Open Forum back for public at Davos after a hiatus of over 2 yrs
Two years later, general public can now interact with global leaders
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Maharashtra joins World Economic Forum in fight against plastic pollution
The partnership will bring together Maharashtra's leading policymakers, business leaders, among others to formulate a state-level plan to eradicate plastic pollution
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At WEF, Indian crypto app CoinSwitch seeks regulatory 'peace, certainty'
CoinSwitch, which is valued at $1.9 billion, says it is the largest crypto company in India with more than 18 million users.
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WEF: More investments, no conflicts, Covid-19 infra on leaders' minds
Several Indian CEOs as well as government leaders also feel that there is a strong need to focus on creating necessary infrastructure for fighting any future pandemic
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Ukraine comes to Davos gathering of business leaders, Russia is missing
Ukraine is top of the agenda for the four-day meeting, which kicks with a video address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Live: Davos hosts WEF meeting with focus on Ukraine war, climate change
Live news: The annual summit of the rich and powerful will continue till Thursday, May 26
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General Atlantic plans $2 bn investment in India and Southeast Asia
Region's startups more attractive, says senior executive of company at World Economic Forum summit in Davos.
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