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World Economic Forum Takes On China Tech Regulation

As China’s technology industry and government tangle over regulation, the World Economic Forum—best known for its annual Davos meeting—is stepping into the fray, opening a “Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution” in Beijing......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjSep 19th, 2018

All Hail The Conquering Central Bankers... Or Else

All Hail The Conquering Central Bankers... Or Else Authored by Tom Luongo via Gold, Goats, 'n Guns blog, If you are unclear what’s happening, frankly, you aren’t paying attention. The central banks, at the urging of the World Economic Forum.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 6th, 2021

Sen. Warner to unveil bill reining in Section 230, seeking to help users fight back against real-world harm

Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) is set to introduce a bill that takes aim at Facebook, Google and other tech giants, seeking to hold Silicon Valley more directly accountable when viral posts and videos result in real-world harm......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 5th, 2021

World Economic Forum Again Delays Annual Meeting Due To Pandemic Travel Restrictions

World Economic Forum Again Delays Annual Meeting Due To Pandemic Travel Restrictions.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 4th, 2021

World Economic Forum gets underway in virtual format at Davos

Deutsche Wells notes the forum is being held at a tim.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 27th, 2021

Bank of America, KPMG, Mastercard, and some 60 other top companies adopt new ESG metrics

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab said now is the time for companies to "walk .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 26th, 2021

World Economic Forum chief Klaus Schwab: What Biden means for capitalism, how the pandemic has changed the CEO job, and what the workforce of the future will look like

In a video interview, Schwab spoke about his new book, "Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet." German Klaus Schwab, founder and president of the World Economic Forum, WE.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2021

China’s Crackdown on Alibaba and Ant Drive $200 Billion Tech Selloff

Once hailed as the standard-bearers of China’s economic and technological ascendancy, Alibaba and its compatriots now face increasing pressure from regulators worried about the speed with which they’re amassing clout Ali.....»»

Category: topSource: timeDec 28th, 2020

Stock market rally pauses, bonds edge higher on fears of second virus wave

World equity markets slid and safe-haven bonds climbed on Tuesday as rising concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections outweighed stronger economic data from China and upbeat corporate earnings in Europe......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 12th, 2020

Equities inch higher, bonds dip, on hopes for recovery

World equity markets inched higher and safe-haven bonds fell on Tuesday as stronger economic data from China and upbeat corporate earnings in Europe overshadowed concerns about a potential second wave of coronavirus infections......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 12th, 2020

NRG"s retail leader takes on the task of securing Houston as the energy capital of the world

Elizabeth Killinger oversees the GHP's Energy 2.0 committee, one of several the organization established to push its economic development goals......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2020

World stocks climb on China trade relief, while U.S. jobs data dents dollar

World shares rose on Thursday after China's exports came in far stronger than expected, suggesting an economic recovery was under way, but the dollar fell from two-week highs as U.S. data showed millions more Americans joined the ranks of the unemployed......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 7th, 2020

World shares subdued amid weak data; oil resumes gains

Global shares struggled on Wednesday as weak economic data, doubts about the easing of coronavirus lockdowns and simmering U.S.-China tensions cast a pall over markets......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 6th, 2020

Dollar up, Asian stocks slip as U.S. pins blame for virus on China

The dollar inched higher, stock markets struggled for traction and oil dropped on Monday as a U.S.-China spat over the origin of the coronavirus put the brakes on optimism about an economic re-start as countries around the world ease restrictions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 4th, 2020

China Faces "Economic Reckoning" As COVID-19 Turns World Against Globalisation

China Faces "Economic Reckoning" As COVID-19 Turns World Against Globalisation Authored by Cary Huang, op-ed via The South China Morning Post, Trump, Brexit, trade war... the forces against globalisation have been gatherin.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 4th, 2020

Dollar edges up, Asian stocks slip as U.S.-China tensions flare

The dollar inched higher, stock markets struggled for traction and oil fell on Monday as a U.S.-China spat over the origin of the coronavirus put the brakes on optimism about an economic re-start as countries around the world ease restrictions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 4th, 2020

World stocks fall further after Trump"s China tariff threat

World stocks pulled back further on Friday on grim U.S. economic data and President Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on China over the coronavirus crisis......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 1st, 2020

Stocks fall further after Trump"s China tariff threat

World stocks pulled back further on Friday on grim U.S. economic data, mixed company results and President Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on China over the coronavirus crisis......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 1st, 2020

World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World

As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 28th, 2020

Will China Use Economic Insecurity To Buy Up Stakes In US & Europe?

Will China Use Economic Insecurity To Buy Up Stakes In US & Europe? Authored by Daisy Luther via The Organic Prepper blog, It’s no secret that the Western World is dealing with an econ.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 26th, 2020

My father is a top virologist who believes the coronavirus vaccines won"t be ready for distribution until 2021 — here"s why

Peter Vanham is a member of the COVID-19 task force of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum. His father, Guido Vanham, is a .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 18th, 2020