Page 23 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
Davos ski resort eerily quiet without World Economic Forum this year
Streets of little Alpine town lie deserted as annual meeting of business chiefs, political thinkers and national leaders moves online.
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Covid-19 pandemic could be source of global crises for years: WEF
The WEF said most countries struggled with crisis management during the pandemic, despite some remarkable examples of determination and cooperation
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World Economic Forum announces virtual Davos Agenda from January 25-29
More than 1,500 business, government and civil society leaders from over 70 countries and regions will set the agenda for a critical year
Analysis: In Singapore, a very different Davos is taking shape
Neither the WEF or Singapore have yet given specifics on the number of attendees expected at the event.
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WEF to be held in Singapore next year instead of Davos due to Covid-19
Organisers of the annual World Economic Forum event in Davos, Switzerland, have again changed their planned venue for next year's edition, announcing it will now take place in Singapore in May
Covid-19: India has potential to shape global agenda, says WEF's Schwab
He further said he remains optimistic about India and as the country continues its quest to build a stronger and more equal nation, the world will watch it for inspiration
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Pandemic speeding up automation; 85 million jobs are on the line: WEF
The year-long study on effects of automation in the workplace and the outlook for robot revolution found that the 'future of work' has arrived early due to Covid-19
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Antivirals, spaceflights, hyperloops among 20 mkts to alter economies: WEF
These markets can help societies protect and empower people, advance knowledge and understanding, and protect the environment, among other benefits
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Covid impact: Labour automation, digitisation above global avg, says study
At the same time, the robot revolution will create 97 million new jobs, but communities most at risk from disruption will need support from businesses and governments, WEF said
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85 mn human jobs likely to be displaced by machines by 2025: WEF Report
The 'Future of Jobs Report 2020', however, noted that 97 million new roles may emerge that are more adapted to the new division of labour between humans, machines, and algorithms
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Pandemic speeds labour shift from humans to robots, WEF survey finds
Robots will destroy 85 million jobs at mid-sized to large businesses over the next five years as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates changes in the workplace likely to exaggerate inequalities
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Unemployment, diseases emerge top challenges for business leaders: Report
'Unemployment' is the main concern for business executives globally, followed by 'infectious diseases' that progressed by 28 spots to emerge as the second-most recurring risk, according to WEF survey
Tamil Nadu to set up advanced manufacturing hub in partnership with WEF
It will boost end-to-end manufacturing of higher-tech products, higher-value sectors in the state, say officials
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WEF shifts annual meeting from Davos to Lucerne in May due to Covid-19
The Annual Meeting 2021 in Lucerne-Burgenstock will be held around the theme of ''The Great Reset''
WEF to move 2021 annual meeting out of Davos, but still in Switzerland
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will move the high-profile event out of the ski resort town of Davos for the year to another place within Switzerland due to logistical reasons.
The world can live without Davos: Society needs to listen to new voices
It's questionable if the World Economic Forum is the right venue to draw the path of recovery for a world ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic
World Economic Forum to reschedule annual meeting 2021 to early next summer
Traditionally, the WEF holds its annual summit in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos in January
Covid-19 and women@work
Poor access to economic opportunity is reflected potently in India's famously poor female labour force participation rates
At war with the virus
The military should supplement its arsenal with dual-use assets that would create capabilities for handling situations like Covid
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Centre seeks India Inc's view on economic revival amid Covid-19 outbreak
Key demands and suggestions include improving liquidity, cutting customs duties and goods and services tax (GST) rates, expediting all refunds and a halt on tax scrutiny
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