Davos Dilemma
In the glitzy realm of Davos, where the world's economic and political titans converge annually, the grand narrative of “rebuilding trust” echoes against the backdrop of a splintering global landscape.
In the glitzy realm of Davos, where the world's economic and political titans converge annually, the grand narrative of “rebuilding trust” echoes against the backdrop of a splintering global landscape.
Albert Bourla, Chief Executive Officer of US-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, encountered a series of tough questions about the efficacy of its Covid vaccine on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum meeting, but he repeatedly ignored the queries and a video on it has gone viral.
Zelensky went on to mention the tragedy on Wednesday in Brovary city, where 14 people, including Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, died.
Modi sought to highlight India’s strong democratic credentials. He said a strong democracy like India has gifted the world a bouquet of hope which is their unflinching trust in democracy. He further said this bouquet comprises critical elements like technology, temperament and talent capable of empowering the 21st century.
Besides Modi, it will also be addressed by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, European Commission President Ursua von der Leyen, Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, President of Indonesia Joko Widodo, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Chinese President Xi Jinping, among others.
"We are amending section 109 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act in the ensuing budget session of the assembly in March to enable investors buy lands from farmers in the state directly in a month," Yediyurappa told reporters here on return from the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting at Davos in Switzerland from January 21-24.
She said the world appears to be a better place in January 2020 as compared to what it expected when the IMF announced its World Economic Outlook in October last year.
The news comes after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met United States President Donald Trump in Davos this week
Business leaders attending the forum will be keen to tout their awareness on climate change but are likely also to be concerned by the state of the global economy whose prospects, according to the IMF, have improved but remain brittle.
The World Economic Forum, held annually at Davos, is a meeting in which world leaders discuss economic matters. This year’s summit will take place on January 21- 24.
