CAPE TOWN: African economies are still on the rise but gaps in key areas are putting the long-term viability of the continent's boom in question, the World Economic Forum warned Thursday. "If you look at Africa, you really do see a story of gaps in a sen
NEW YORK: The manufacturing sector has a fundamental role to play in global economic growth which includes job creation for emerging economies and developed markets, a report by the World Economic Forum says. According to the report by WEF and Deloitte T
In this file photo from 15 May, thousands of Lonmin mine workers make their way to the Wonderkop stadium listen to AMCU president, Joseph Mathunjwa during their illegal strike demanding the immediate closure of all National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) off
Zimbabwe has been targeted as a new investment destination and a possible market for innovative healthcare technology by global healthcare giant Royal Philips. The company, which specialises in healthcare technology, electronics, lighting and consumer li
Like other would-be tiger economies, Vietnam faces a trifecta of new threats: a crisis-paralysed Europe, a faltering America, and a newly spendthrift Japan. Yet the biggest risk to the country’s future may be old-fashioned nostalgia. It has been 27 years
An Indian and a Nigerian team have won a trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next year, after being declared the winners of the India-Africa Business Venture Competition. Four teams from India, two from Nigeria and one each from South
National Development Plan is lacking constant affirmation by President Jacob Zuma, writes Peter Bruce Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe announces findings of government report into landing of Gupta jet at air force base The gym
Here are the top stories on Dubai Chronicle on April May 20th, 2013. To read the complete articles, click on the bolded headlines. Recognised at Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards for 18th consecutive year Emirates SkyCargo has cemented its position as
The delegation was lead by deputy prime minister of Zimbabwe Arthur Mutambara who desired to start such scheme on similar pattern in his country. He appreciated the scheme run for welfare of women and children
A delegation of global youth leaders from various parts of the world visited Manesar today to see the facilities at the Aanganwari Center. The delegation has come to participate in World Economic Forum (WEF) summit being organized in Gurgaon from November 6 to 9.
The World Economic forum to be held in Gurgaon from November 6 to 8. Around 600 participants are expected for the event, including 150 international guests.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, when I proposed this Malaysian mechanism of keeping 55 per cent as a ceiling for debt to GDP, many world economists and leaders said it was impossible. This is because Malaysia is very unique for still having its debt below 55 per cent
Apart from the usual government/institutional suspects, Khanna includes an array of extra players in the new rulers of the world, mostly powerful NGOs such as the Gates Foundation. These players are particularly fond of the global conference circuit – from the annual bash at in Davos of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to the seductively mysterious Bilderberg Group.