World Economic Forum (WEF): News
05 Oct 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiSwiss firm serves Maharashtra government notice over ₹1.58cr unpaid bill
The Maharashtra government is facing legal action from SKAAH GmbH, a Switzerland-based services sector company, over an unpaid bill, The Indian Express reported.
21 Jun 2023
IcelandIndia ranks 127 out of 146 for gender parity: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 127 out of 146 countries in its global gender parity index, behind countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, and Nepal but ahead of Pakistan.
01 May 2023
World Economic ForumIndia's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF
A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.
23 May 2022
COVID-19Pandemic created a billionaire every 30 hours: Oxfam at Davos
According to Oxfam, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new billionaire every 30 hours while one million people are now at risk of falling into poverty amid soaring global inflation.
19 Jan 2022
World Health OrganizationOnly faster COVID-19 vaccinations can end pandemic: Adar Poonawalla
Billions need to be vaccinated at a faster rate to reach the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), which manufactures the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield.
27 Jan 2021
DavosWorld leaders call for environment protection at Davos Agenda Summit
Top world leaders called for international collaboration and urgent steps for environment protection as they discussed the way forward for the global economy at the WEF's online Davos Agenda summit.
22 Jan 2020
BBCCoca-Cola says customers want plastic bottles; wouldn't ban them
Despite being one of the largest producers of plastic waste, the leading beverage brand Coca-Cola has indicated that it has no plans to ditch plastic.
20 Jan 2020
World Economic ForumHere's what you need to know about WEF summit 2020
On Tuesday, the world's top political leaders, academicians, business persons and others, will assemble in Davos, Switzerland for the 50th World Economic Forum.
18 Jan 2019
Donald TrumpTrump cancels US delegation's visit to Davos amid shutdown
US President Donald Trump has canceled the US delegation's trip to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland, due to the partial government shutdown, which entered its 27th-day yesterday.
09 Oct 2018
IndiaOnly 1 in 10 companies want to hire women: Report
A World Economic Forum (WEF) study has revealed that companies in India that are witnessing the highest growth prefer hiring men, and technology-led job growth benefits men more than women.
27 Jan 2018
Donald Trump#Davos2018: Trump has made 15 new friends. Who are they?
US President Donald Trump is in Swiss ski-town of Davos to attend the annual shindig of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.
23 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiModi in Davos: PM discusses three biggest challenges of today
PM Narendra Modi talked about climate change, good vs bad terrorism and self-centeredness, the three biggest challenges the world is apparently facing today, at the 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland.
23 Jan 2018
DavosShah Rukh gets Crystal Award for human rights at Davos
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the prestigious 24th Crystal Award on Monday at the World Economic Forum in Davos for "his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India."
23 Jan 2018
India#Davos2018: Modi meets Swiss president; India hosts welcome reception
For India, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual jamboree at Davos began with a bang.
22 Jan 2018
World Economic Forum#Davos2018: Armed with desi cuisine, yoga, Modi to woo world
PM Modi has reached the Swiss ski-town, Davos, to convince the rich and powerful that India is open to business.
22 Jan 2018
IndiaWorld Economic Forum: Modi to pitch India as global growth-engine
Over 3,000 world leaders in business, politics, civil society, academia, and art are set to come together for the 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting from January 23-26 to be held in Davos, Switzerland.
