Femen group indulges in topless protest
January 30th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Davos, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Swiss police arrested three women during the World Economic Forum in the country’s town of Davos. The women, Ukrainians from the group Femen, removed their tops ... Read more...
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Discussion on early election after budget: Pakistani PM
January 30th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The Pakistani government may discuss with the opposition the issue of early general elections after the budget is presented in May, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza ... Read more...
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Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 bn in Mexico in 2012
January 30th, 2012 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) The Coca-Cola Co. plans to invest $1 billion in its operations in Mexico this year as part of a $5 billion long-term investment plan, CEO Muhtar ... Read more...
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Pakistan asks WHO for help on dengue
January 29th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assured Pakistan of its full support in eradicating diseases like polio, hepatitis and dengue.Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani ... Read more...
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Drone strikes fuelling insurgency in Pakistan: Gilani
January 29th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistan and the US have longstanding friendly relations, but drone strikes are only fuelling insurgency in the country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said."In ... Read more...
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India ranks lowly 125th in meeting environmental challenges
January 28th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) India ranks a lowly 125th in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges with Switzerland taking the top spot, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance ... Read more...
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IBSA calls for early conclusion of WTO Doha round
January 28th, 2012 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 28 (IANS) India, Brazil and South Africa have called for early conclusion of the Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations saying it would help boost ... Read more...
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`Europe needs stronger firewall against debt crisis’
January 28th, 2012 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 28 (IANS) Europe needs to build a better firewall and work towards a stronger commitment of financial resources to curb the debt crisis, said US Treasury Secretary Timothy ... Read more...
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Pakistan committed to eradicate polio this year: Gilani
January 28th, 2012 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Pakistan is committed to eradicate polio by the end of 2012, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has told Microsoft chief Bill Gates.Talking to Bill Gates ... Read more...
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Drug money damages world economy by $2 trillion annually
January 27th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Annual financial damage to the world economy from drug money equals $2 trillion, Russia's Federal Drug Control Service head Viktor Ivanov said."Narco-dollars form a market ... Read more...
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Climate change: UN launches online database for businesses
January 27th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) The UN has launched a new online database to showcase successful strategies that businesses and communities are using to adapt to climate change while simultaneously ... Read more...
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Everyone wants democracy in Pakistan: Gilani
January 27th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) All stakeholders in the country favour democracy in Pakistan and "no one has a desire to violate the constitution", Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has ... Read more...
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Bill Gates contributes $750 million to global AIDS fund
January 26th, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by BNO News
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday announced his foundation will give $750 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria after ... Read more...
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World Economic Forum calls for business innovation
January 26th, 2012 - 5:31 am ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 26 (IANS) Participants at the annual World Economic Forum here Wednesday urged the companies to focus on innovation to remain in business.Companies failing to adapt themselves to new ... Read more...
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World Economic Forum to open in Davos Wednesday
January 25th, 2012 - 7:41 am ICT by IANS
Moscow/Davos, Jan 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos Wednesday.Some 2,600 decision-makers from about 100 countries and ... Read more...
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`Davos meet an opportunity to project Pakistan’s economy’
January 24th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The World Economic Forum to be held in Davos offers a good opportunity to project Pakistan's economy which has registered a comeback, said Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Mahindra Satyam to participate in World Economic Forum
January 17th, 2012 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Mahindra Satyam, a leading global consulting and IT services provider, will participate in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, scheduled Jan 25-27.The Hyderabad-based firm ... Read more...
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Kingfishers’ stock rises by two percent
November 21st, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The scrip of the Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines Monday rose by two percent on the back of news that the government has asked the Life ... Read more...
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‘Indian CEOs can make good global leaders’
November 14th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Successful Indian CEOs, characterised by their "vision, resilience and ability to look at things through a bi-focal lens, with equal emphasis on the daily cash balance" ... Read more...
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10,000 PhDs to be absorbed every year: Ashwani Kumar
November 14th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) The Indian government and industry will absorb at least 10,000 PhDs every year and prevent brain drain in an effort to boost research and development (R&D;) ... Read more...
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Indian economy a stabilising force: Anand Sharma
November 13th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Emphasising that the Indian economy has been a stabilising force even as the world grapples with economic crises, union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Sunday ... Read more...
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More private participation in R&D; needed: Ashwani Kumar
November 12th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) The government is exploring ways and means to significantly enhance the engagement of the private sector in industrial research and development (R&D;), union Minister of State ... Read more...
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India Economic Summit begins in Mumbai Saturday
November 10th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) For the first time, Mumbai will host the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual 3-day India Economic Summit, officials from the WEF and its Indian partner, ... Read more...
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Lack of reforms affecting India’s growth: Expert
November 8th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) India has the potential to register double-digit growth but lack of reforms is holding the country back, a senior economist said Tuesday."Some will say 7.5 ... Read more...
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Gender income gap widens in Sri Lanka
November 4th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Nov 4 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government should ensure better pay for women, rights activists said here Friday after Sri Lanka dropped 15 spots in the latest World Economic ... Read more...
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Bopanna, Advani named ‘Global Shapers’
November 1st, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 1 (IANS) Davis cupper Rohan Bopanna and ace cueist Pankaj Advani have been inducted into the 'Global Shapers', an exclusive community of exceptional youth in their 20s, ... Read more...
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Libya to form interim government in 8 months
October 22nd, 2011 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Amman, Oct 22 (IANS) The Libyan authorities should be allowed to form an interim government after a national congress is elected within eight months, said a top leader of Libya's ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Abu Dhabi to host global economic summit
October 5th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 5 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host the 4th World Economic Forum Summit Oct 10-11, it was announced Wednesday.Over 800 experts representing educational and business sectors, the civil ... Read more...
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Domestic demand to drive economic growth, says Wen
September 14th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 14 (IANS) China will follow the strategy of expanding domestic demand while focusing on improving demand structure to drive economic growth, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Wednesday.
Wen ... Read more...
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Chouhan to hold roadshow in China to woo investors
September 11th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Sep 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would hold a roadshow in Shanghai, China to woo investors during his nine-day tour to the world's fastest growing ... Read more...
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India’s reforms should not be left half-baked: M.K.Narayanan
August 7th, 2011 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) India's so-called unique selling proposition (USP) - democracy and young population - may not turn out to be true if the "half-finished economic reforms are left ... Read more...
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Russian tourism: Rich in heritage, poor in income
May 15th, 2011 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia may rank among the top 15 countries by the number of World Heritage natural and cultural sites but tourism accounts for just three percent ... Read more...
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World needs $400 bn to cut transport emissions: Report
May 11th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 11 (IANS/WAM) The world needs to invest $400 billion annually in green technologies to curb carbon emissions from the transportation sector, says a report.The report, prepared by the ... Read more...
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South-South relations need to be strong: Anand Sharma
May 6th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Friday stressed on building and deepening South-South relations to address issues such as trade and investment, knowledge and technology ... Read more...
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Italy to host India business meeting in June
May 3rd, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, May 3 (IANS) Italy will host a largest gathering of business leaders from India and other countries for a Global India Business Meeting in June, the Brussels-based Europe India ... Read more...
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