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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
World Economic Forum Again Delays Annual Meeting Due To Pandemic Travel Restrictions
World Economic Forum Again Delays Annual Meeting Due To Pandemic Travel Restrictions.....»»
World Economic Forum gets underway in virtual format at Davos
Deutsche Wells notes the forum is being held at a tim.....»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»