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China's Premier says 'de-risking' calls from West are 'false proposition'

In his address at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang dismissed the notion put forth by the United States and the European Union of decreasing dependence on China's economy as a "misguided proposition". Furthermore, he reassured attendees that despite mounting concerns about the vigor…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2023

Davos 2023: Is the EU energy crisis affecting the green transition?

The energy and cost of living crises were on top of the agenda at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. Has the rush to cut off Russian fossil fuels helped or hindered European efforts to transition to green energy? We speak to Anders Opedal, the head of Norwegian energy…

France 24 · Jan 19, 2023

Davos 2023: Big Oil in sights of climate activist protests

Big oil firms came under pressure at the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from activists who accused them of hijacking the climate debate, while a Greta Thunberg-sponsored "cease and desist" campaign gained support on social media.

Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

EU’s von Der Leyen Says Russia Is Using Food Supplies as a Weapon

Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, she said "global cooperation" was the "antidote…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv says invasion in most active phase

Ukraine news from May 24: Defence ministry says battles being fought in eastern Ukraine could determine country’s fate.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022

Protesters clash with police ahead of Davos meeting

Dozens of anti-capitalist protesters clashed with police in Zurich on Friday ahead of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting in the Alpine resort of Davos starting on Sunday.

Reuters · May 20, 2022

Recykal on World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer list

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The Hindu · May 10, 2022

Saudi Finance Minister: Governments Should Allocate Budget for Crisis, Risk Management

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan has said that governments should study long-term solutions, such as allocating budgets for risk and crisis management worldwide. In the “Building Future Preparedness” panel, during the World Economic Forum, Al-Jadaan added that the G20 represents 80% of the world.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2022

PM's Davos address | Rahul Gandhi takes 'teleprompter' jibe at Modi, BJP leaders cite 'technical glitch'

Fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha said it is unlikely that the Prime Minister had a teleprompter gaffe

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2022