Page 25 - Latest Updates on World Economic Forum
HCL Technologies CEO C Vijayakumar to chair WEF Governors community
The Forum's IT Governors community convenes CEOs of the world's top information technology (IT) companies in order to help them responsibly shape the future of their industry
 "HCL Technologies CEO C Vijayakumar to chair WEF Governors community")
A world without passwords
A new report released by the WEF in Davos titled Passwordless Authentication shows that replacing passwords with other forms of authentication will make us safer
 "A world without passwords")
Davos 2020: Tata group leads the Indian league of brands in Global 500
11 Indian brands make it to the 2020 Brand Finance list, up from 9 last year; all except Airtel rise up the ranks
 "Davos 2020: Tata group leads the Indian league of brands in Global 500")
Trump at WEF Davos: US to add a 'couple of countries' to travel ban
The other nations being considered for new rules were Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Sudan and Tanzania
 "Trump at WEF Davos: US to add a 'couple of countries' to travel ban")
WEF 2020: China won't follow others towards protectionism, says Han Zheng
The Chinese Vice Premier called for building 'an inclusive and open world economy' that will "make the pie bigger" for everyone
 "WEF 2020: China won't follow others towards protectionism, says Han Zheng")
Forgot your password? This WEF study reveals not having one is safer
The new report released by the World Economic Forum said that freeing ourselves of passwords will actually make individuals safer and businesses more efficient
 "Forgot your password? This WEF study reveals not having one is safer")
The truth about the Trump economy
It is becoming conventional wisdom that Trump has been good for the economy. Nothing could be further from the truth
 "The truth about the Trump economy")
US seeing world's biggest economic boom, American dream is back, says Trump
Speaking here at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meet, whose theme is 'Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World', Trump said it is time for optimism and not pessimism.
 "US seeing world's biggest economic boom, American dream is back, says Trump")
Need to have fairer, more equitable terms in trade relations: Goyal at WEF
Goyal said the RCEP in its present form was clearly an unworkable agreement
 "Need to have fairer, more equitable terms in trade relations: Goyal at WEF")
Nothing has been done to save the planet: Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg
"People are more generally aware now. The climate and the environment is a hot topic. But - and it's a big but: From another perspective, pretty much nothing has been done," she said
 "Nothing has been done to save the planet: Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg")
Davos 2020: Poor social mobility and inequality recognised as a crisis
A key finding from the index is that irrespective of the size and maturity of the economy, most countries have a poor record of social mobility
 "Davos 2020: Poor social mobility and inequality recognised as a crisis")
US-China trade deal: Relationship with Xi great, 2nd phase soon, says Trump
He also announced that the US will join the 1 trillion trees initiative being launched at WEF.
 "US-China trade deal: Relationship with Xi great, 2nd phase soon, says Trump")
Cos that invested in tech, innovation saw major growth: Accenture study
The survey, with data from more than 8,300 organisations across 20 countries and 885 CEOs, analysed the adoption of both mature and emerging technologies
 "Cos that invested in tech, innovation saw major growth: Accenture study")
AI more feared than atom bomb now, but technology is for good: Huawei CEO
Speaking during the same session, historian Yuval Noah Harari, however, said the danger is not so obvious in AI as compared to atom bombs and there are benefits for some actors.
 "AI more feared than atom bomb now, but technology is for good: Huawei CEO")
World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change
Six themes the WEF hopes to address are around economy, ecology, technology, society, geopolitics, and industrial revival
 "World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change")
Grim scenario
Climate-related financial risks should be mainstreamed
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India ranks 76th on WEF's Social Mobility Index, Denmark tops the list
The Global Social Mobility Index is designed to provide policy-makers with a means to identify areas for improving social mobility and promoting equally shared opportunities in their economies
 "India ranks 76th on WEF's Social Mobility Index, Denmark tops the list")
Davos pushes 'greener' fuel for private jets leaving World Economic Forum
Carbon output from international aviation has more than doubled since 1990 and the United Nations has said the industry is set to overtake power generation as the single biggest CO2 producer
 "Davos pushes 'greener' fuel for private jets leaving World Economic Forum")
Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty
The summit in the Swiss resort also comes after Iran earlier this month shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 people on board.
 "Iran's foreign minister cancels Davos trip amid dispute over nuclear treaty")
'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms
The negotiating deadline coincided with a scheduled meeting on the topic at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos from Tuesday to Friday this week.
 "'Very difficult' talks with US over tech tax, says France as deadline looms")
