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Why all eyes were on Li Keqiang at Davos

Why all eyes were on Li Keqiang at Davos

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

At Davos on Thursday, all eyes were on China's vice-premier Li Keqiang, tipped to become the next Chinese prime minister.

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 1.37 lakh cr in Davos

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 1.37 lakh cr in Davos

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Memorandums of Understanding worth Rs 1.37 lakh crore have been signed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos in Switzerland and termed it as a "big achievement". This will generate employment for one lakh people, said Shinde, who was in Davos to seek investments in Maharashtra. "The MoUs will not remain just on paper," he said, adding that foreign investors have shown trust and faith in the state government.

Countries with best financial infrastructure

Countries with best financial infrastructure

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

A report on countries with best financial system in the world based on seven parameters including - institutional environment, business environment, financial stability, banking financial services, non-banking financial services, financial markets, and financial access.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

WEF to decide on Maytas status after probe

WEF to decide on Maytas status after probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

The World Economic Forum on Wednesday said it will wait for the legal investigation of crisis-ridden Maytas Infra to be completed before deciding on the infrastructure entity's status on its list of prestigious companies worldwide.

Now, India is more network ready than ever

Now, India is more network ready than ever

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Even though Europe remains one of the most networked regions of the world, with 12 economies ranked among the top 20 best performers, China and India leapfrogged another 9 and 11 places to 37th and 43rd, respectively.

India must speed up reforms, say WEF, India Inc

India must speed up reforms, say WEF, India Inc

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The four key risk areas India needs to focus on at the moment include economic security, energy security, agriculture and food security and national security, it adds. The WEC-CII report says many issues facing India in these four areas will require considerable long-term investment from both public and private sectors. 'Decision-makers in government and business will be forced to make trade-offs as to where spending and investments are allocated,' it said.

12 Indians, 4 NRIs among Young Global Leaders

12 Indians, 4 NRIs among Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

As many as 12 Indians, and four of Indian origin (three Indian Americans and one Indian Canadian), feature among the 197 Young Global Leaders named by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, but it seems it is not

Rupee has recovered smartly to about right level: Chidambaram

Rupee has recovered smartly to about right level: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

US is not going to do the kind of sequential taper that was hinted in May, said FM.

PepsiCo shifts from 'fun-filled' to healthy products: Nooyi

PepsiCo shifts from 'fun-filled' to healthy products: Nooyi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

With consumers going the healthy way, PepsiCo decided to transform its portfolio from 'fun-filled' to 'good-filled' products, the beverages major's chief Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, said on Friday.

Beyond politics: FM wants to edit a newspaper!

Beyond politics: FM wants to edit a newspaper!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Chidambaram said this when he was asked by Financial Times Editor Lionel Barber on what he would he like to do beyond politics.

Countries that have the best workforce

Countries that have the best workforce

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

India lacks behind and ranks 78 out of 122 countries that were assessed.

Investors want progressive, consistent rules: Kidwai

Investors want progressive, consistent rules: Kidwai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

They are sceptical about execution of recent reforms govt has announced.

India can play key role in ending Ukraine war because ...: NSAs at Davos meet

India can play key role in ending Ukraine war because ...: NSAs at Davos meet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis said Russia would be asked to join the peace plan discussions at some point in time but to bring Russia on the table would require mediation by some countries.

More private investment in farming needed

More private investment in farming needed

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

A government that limits its role to regulation would be a great enabler for agricultural growth.

Global recovery some way off

Global recovery some way off

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

How India can meet new expectations

How India can meet new expectations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Sustaining 8-10 per cent growth will require lots of partnerships and some innovation says Lee Howell of the World Economic Forum.

SBI wants Kingfisher to pump $1 bn by month-end

SBI wants Kingfisher to pump $1 bn by month-end

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Pratip Chaudhuri, SBI chairman, feels that the airlines should bring the amount to the table.

Public trust declines in govt, media globally: Study

Public trust declines in govt, media globally: Study

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer report, released every year during the World Economic Forum's Davos summit, also showed that business has replaced government as the most trusted and is now followed by government and media in that order.

Gilani hints at early Pak general elections

Gilani hints at early Pak general elections

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The general election could be held sometime after the passage of the federal budget, Gilani indicated during an interaction with Pakistani journalists on Sunday night following his return from Davos, Switzerland, where he attended the World Economic Forum.

Gilani praises PM Singh; calls him 'genuine person'

Gilani praises PM Singh; calls him 'genuine person'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has lauded his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh, describing him as a "genuine person" who is keen to resolve all bilateral issues.

Canada seeks closer ties with India

Canada seeks closer ties with India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Bilateral trade target is $15 billion by 2015, says Premier Stephen Harper.

'Can't solve Indo-Pak issues through militancy, military'

'Can't solve Indo-Pak issues through militancy, military'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Wednesday said time was up for trying to solve Indo-Pak issues through "militancy and militarily" but asserted that unless Kashmir issue was resolved, there was "always a possibility" of Mumbai-like attacks.

Next 12 months will be better for IT: TCS

Next 12 months will be better for IT: TCS

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

"We are seeing an uptick. There is a lot more clarity and certainty about projects and decision cycles. I'm quite positive and companies are wanting to adopt technologies and are making decisions," TCS chief executive officer and managing director N Chandrasekaran said on the sidelines of World Economic Forum on India in Gurgaon.

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

His visit to India has been timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum on India in Gurgaon, Haryana on November 6.

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates, the Young Global Leaders 2011 were chosen by a selection committee chaired by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan.

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates, the Young Global Leaders 2011 were chosen by a selection committee chaired by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan.

US not to cut farm subsidies unilaterally

US not to cut farm subsidies unilaterally

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The United States on Monday ruled out cutting farm subsidies unilaterally, but said it was open to talks on the subject with a view to restarting the Doha Round of negotiations at the World Trade Organisation.

Davos talks to focus on jobless growth

Davos talks to focus on jobless growth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

The Geneva-based World Economic Forum would be playing host to 1,400 from top 1,000 companies around the world, 30 heads of states or governments, renowned academicians, artists and the faith leaders, including head of the Chinmaya Mission in New Delhi.

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Hopeful of launching flights in India in next 2-3 months, Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes says that the airline would introduce 'dramatically' low fares in the country, which would be cheapest in the market and take air travel to masses.

Govts must put taxpayers interest first: WEF

Govts must put taxpayers interest first: WEF

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

As the global economy recovers, governments find themselves transitioning from a focus on crisis containment, to a focus on managing its intervention towards eventual resolution," WEF director and head of investors Max Von Bismarck said.

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against Modi, Adani

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Eminent Indian-American attorney from New York Ravi Batra has termed it a "dead on arrival lawsuit".

PwC's survey of CEOs in Davos shows record level of pessimism

PwC's survey of CEOs in Davos shows record level of pessimism

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

For the first time, more than half of the CEOs surveyed by global consultancy PwC said they believe the rate of global GDP growth will decline. In comparison, the survey had found a record level of optimism among CEOs two years ago in 2018.

India to face huge skills gap due to low employability

India to face huge skills gap due to low employability

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

A World Economic Forum report on Tuesday said that India will face huge skills gaps in some job categories due to low employability over the next 20 years and also warned of a looming global labour crisis.