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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation that is best known for its annual meeting in Davos, an alpine resort. The meeting brings together global business leaders, politicians, intellectuals and journalists to discuss the issues of the day. The gathering is often simply termed “Davos”, a reference to its venue.
- President Xi Jinping is in Europe, while other key officials are in Beijing for the trade talks with the US
- Various discussions have been switched to closed-door events without explanation, with fewer high profile speakers taking the stage
Hong Kong’s education bureaucrats should not stand in the way of our youngsters taking part in the student-organised movement calling for climate justice that is sweeping the world
Hong Kong’s education bureaucrats should not stand in the way of our youngsters taking part in the student-organised movement calling for climate justice that is sweeping the world
China’s vice-president made it a point in his Davos speech to stress Beijing’s commitment to taking a pragmatic approach in problem-solving – welcome words that should help ease tense US-China relations.
China’s vice-president made it a point in his Davos speech to stress Beijing’s commitment to taking a pragmatic approach in problem-solving – welcome words that should help ease tense US-China relations.
While the chief executive stressed the importance of building an inclusive society, at the World Economic Forum, the government’s callous attitude to the poor and the elderly is evident in its recent handling of welfare payments.
While the chief executive stressed the importance of building an inclusive society, at the World Economic Forum, the government’s callous attitude to the poor and the elderly is evident in its recent handling of welfare payments.
United Nations official says climate change is the ‘most important global systemic threat in relation to the global economy’.
United Nations official says climate change is the ‘most important global systemic threat in relation to the global economy’.
‘Wang Qishan is completely right,’ said one analyst, backing the Chinese government’s positive view of its economy.
‘Wang Qishan is completely right,’ said one analyst, backing the Chinese government’s positive view of its economy.
About 1,500 private jets, costing from US$60 million each, are reportedly carrying attendees to and from the conference, which ends on Friday
About 1,500 private jets, costing from US$60 million each, are reportedly carrying attendees to and from the conference, which ends on Friday
Optimistic Davos address by China’s vice-president told of growth and “modest prosperity”, but it is to be hoped that his outlook is not tested and truce with Washington turns into peace.
Optimistic Davos address by China’s vice-president told of growth and “modest prosperity”, but it is to be hoped that his outlook is not tested and truce with Washington turns into peace.
- Alibaba chief tells World Economic Forum that while technology brings positive changes to the world, we should be alert to its dangers.
- Alibaba chief tells World Economic Forum that while technology brings positive changes to the world, we should be alert to its dangers.
Globe’s second-biggest economy certain to deliver modest prosperity for its people by 2020, ‘optimistic’ top official says at World Economic Forum.
Globe’s second-biggest economy certain to deliver modest prosperity for its people by 2020, ‘optimistic’ top official says at World Economic Forum.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha tells forum in Davos that the two leaders should make ‘really great big strides’ on the road to denuclearisation.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha tells forum in Davos that the two leaders should make ‘really great big strides’ on the road to denuclearisation.
Speaking at Davos, Hong Kong’s chief executive says more fundamental problems could be undermining relations between the two countries. Lam also expects 2019 to be a difficult year for the global economy.
Speaking at Davos, Hong Kong’s chief executive says more fundamental problems could be undermining relations between the two countries. Lam also expects 2019 to be a difficult year for the global economy.
The famed broadcaster and natural historian urged leaders to ‘move beyond guilt or blame’ and work to reduce human-driven climate change
The famed broadcaster and natural historian urged leaders to ‘move beyond guilt or blame’ and work to reduce human-driven climate change
Roughly half of CEOs in Asia think global growth will improve over the coming year
Roughly half of CEOs in Asia think global growth will improve over the coming year
Fund expects global growth this year of 3.5 per cent, down from the 3.7 per cent it forecast for 2019 in October.
Fund expects global growth this year of 3.5 per cent, down from the 3.7 per cent it forecast for 2019 in October.
Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum (WEF), has said his childhood during the second world war inspired him to build an organisation that would make the world a better place.
Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum (WEF), has said his childhood during the second world war inspired him to build an organisation that would make the world a better place.
Vice-president expected to convey message on contentious issues to leaders from other countries including Europeans, Japanese and South Americans.
Vice-president expected to convey message on contentious issues to leaders from other countries including Europeans, Japanese and South Americans.
World Economic Forum takes place with US-China trade war negotiations in the background.
World Economic Forum takes place with US-China trade war negotiations in the background.
The World Economic Forum ranked economies of East Asia and the Pacific as generally more competitive than European countries.
The World Economic Forum ranked economies of East Asia and the Pacific as generally more competitive than European countries.
There are many reasons China must recommit itself to its reform and opening up policy. Further reforms would help China meet its own development goals, and avoid a trade war with the US and Europe.
There are many reasons China must recommit itself to its reform and opening up policy. Further reforms would help China meet its own development goals, and avoid a trade war with the US and Europe.
Chief executive reiterates city’s good economic outlook, citing growth last year of at least 3.7 per cent
Chief executive reiterates city’s good economic outlook, citing growth last year of at least 3.7 per cent
The World Economic Forum in Davos is no place for United States President Donald Trump to push his agenda of protectionism, particularly after his approval of new tariffs on imports.
The World Economic Forum in Davos is no place for United States President Donald Trump to push his agenda of protectionism, particularly after his approval of new tariffs on imports.
Luisa Tam says the lifting of restrictions on women getting behind the wheel in the Middle Eastern nation is only a small step to address a large problem, and while it is easy to point the finger overseas, Hongkongers themselves have a long way to go to achieve true equality between the sexes.