Davos

China Focus

China downplays big stimulus in 2024

Authorities don't want to give the impression that they are very worried about growth
China’s GDP grew around 5.2% in 2023, Premier Li says at Davos - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

China Focus

China’s GDP grew around 5.2% in 2023, Premier Li says at Davos

Li underscored the efforts China has taken to inspire confidence in its economy and government.
CEOs, economists brace for recession as Davos begins - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

CEOs, economists brace for recession as Davos begins

This year’s big three risks are inflation, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical conflict, according to a PWC survey.

Global Economy

World Economic Forum to return to Davos in 2022

This is after the pandemic forced organizers to shift to Singapore and then cancel their meeting altogether this year.
Xi warns against "Cold-war mentality" as Biden shifts from confrontation to competition - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

Xi warns against 'Cold-War mentality' as Biden shifts from confrontation to competition

“Each country is unique with its own history, culture and social system, and none is superior to the other,” says Xi.
WEF founder Schwab remains 'hopeful' for Davos meeting to happen in Singapore - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

WEF founder Schwab remains 'hopeful' for Davos meeting to happen in Singapore

An in-person event is scheduled to take place in Singapore in late May.

Global Economy

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Singapore to host China's Davos wannabe forum amid fallout of trade war with US

SINGAPORE (Aug 30): New Economy Forum, a conference of global business and political leaders in Beijing has been relocated to Singapore due to the fallout from the trade war between the United States and China, reported the New York Times.

China Focus

Xi, unlikely champion for business elites, takes Davos spotlight

(Jan 17): When Xi Jinping addresses business elites at Davos, the Chinese president will find himself an unlikely champion of the trade-based global order Donald Trump has derided. His new role could prove to be one of his biggest tests.
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