World Economic Forum 2018

Emerging countries left behind in economic recovery – IMF

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 48th World Economic Forum annual meeting that will take place on 23-26 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting will take place under the theme; “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”, and will promote renewed commitment to international collaboration as a way of solving critical global challenges.

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Trump warns Davos on unfair trade

27 January 2018

United States President Donald Trump told a summit of business and political leaders that the United States would “no longer turn a blind eye” to what he described as unfair trade practices.

SABC News at the WEF

Francis Herd on WEF day 1 highlights

23 January 2018

Politicians, film stars and business people have been discussing the state of the world at a Swiss ski resort. Day one of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos has wrapped up now. Anchor Francis Herd is on the ground and brings us the highlights.

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