Saudi minister says reforms ‘on track’ despite ‘challenges’ RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s finance minister said Wednesday that the Gulf kingdom’s sweeping plans to wean its economy... Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Business & Finance Economists pilloried for getting forecasts wrong PARIS: Economists are taking flak after missing the mark on inflation, failing to anticipate disruptions in global... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:10pm
Business & Finance Talk in Davos of ‘high for longer’ as CEOs wrestle with rates DAVOS: Business leaders and financiers in Davos this week said they are preparing for “high for longer” ... Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan KSA FM meets Kakar DAVOS: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Thursday called on Caretaker Prime Minister,... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Dubai ink over $3bn pacts in diverse fields LAHORE: In a landmark move, the governments of Pakistan and Dubai have solidified their economic ties through the... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Life & Style At WEF, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy urges women to ‘take charge’ Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy spoke about challenging misogyny, having the courage to fight and opening doors, in... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Dubai ink over $3bn investment pact at Davos Authorities sign agreements to strengthen relations in the marine and logistics sectors Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:56pm
World India eyes $100bn annual foreign direct investment in coming years: IT minister DAVOS: India is eyeing $100 billion in annual foreign direct investment (FDI) “in the next few years”, its IT... Published 17 Jan, 2024 08:41pm
World Iran foreign minister in Davos: Attacks on Israel will end if Gaza war stops DAVOS: Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that attacks against Israel and its interests by the “Axis of... Published 17 Jan, 2024 07:29pm
World UN chief says parties to Gaza war ‘trampling’ on international law DAVOS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that parties to the conflict in Gaza were... Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:06pm
World Argentina’s ‘anarcho-capitalist’ president descends on Davos DAVOS: Argentina’s self-styled “anarcho-capitalist” leader, Javier Milei, will address the global elite in Davos on... Published 17 Jan, 2024 12:00pm
Perspectives If the Palestinian cause isn’t resolved now, then it never will The day after the war. The unspoken and untenable situation that nobody has wanted to speak about. Certainly not the... Updated 16 Jan, 2024 11:21pm
World Blinken promises Zelensky US will sustain support for Ukraine DAVOS: Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised sustained US support for Ukraine in a meeting Tuesday with... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:50pm
Business & Finance Next move is a rate cut but date is open question: ECB’s Villeroy The European Central Bank cannot yet declare victory over inflation but its next move is likely to be an interest... Published 16 Jan, 2024 12:38pm
World China bids to woo back global elites at Davos forum DAVOS: China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at... Published 16 Jan, 2024 12:30pm
World IMF chief says AI holds risks, ‘tremendous opportunity’ for global economy WASHINGTON: Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a “tremendous... Published 15 Jan, 2024 11:23am
World 83 countries hold Ukraine peace talks DAVOS: More than 80 countries were holding talks on Sunday seeking common ground on Ukraine’s peace formula, as the... Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:18pm
World Extreme weather and misinformation top global risks at Davos NEW YORK: Risk specialists see extreme weather and misinformation as most likely to trigger a global crisis in the... Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am
Markets Credit Suisse flags ‘material weaknesses’ in financial reporting ZURICH: Credit Suisse released its delayed annual report on Tuesday in which it identified “material weaknesses” in... Published 14 Mar, 2023 02:17pm
Pakistan Can Pakistan break cycle of destruction in flood rebuilding? GOZO: It is nearly five months since floodwaters swept away Muhammad Fazal’s general store in southern Pakistan.... Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:01am
Opinion The Saudi snub, and after… The prime minister’s decision to do whatever was needed to complete the 9th review of the stalled IMF programme ... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 06:19am
Business & Finance Dollar climbs against yen as BOJ affirms ultra-easy policy NEW YORK: The dollar soared against the yen on Friday, on track for its largest daily gain in roughly two weeks,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:01am
Opinion IMF – No half measures Last week it appeared that the economic reality is finally sinking into the government high-ups. The statement of... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 08:22am
Business & Finance Most CEOs gloomy on growth in more than a decade: PwC survey DAVOS: Confidence among companies in their growth prospects has dropped the most since the 2007-08 global financial... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Business & Finance Western climate subsidies risk hitting emerging markets: IMF DAVOS, (Switzerland): The head of the IMF warned Friday that Western subsidies to combat climate change and ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:46am
Opinion Debt, inequality and austerity ‘In most western countries, inequality is rising, and social mobility has stalled. Our citizens are losing... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:44am
World Scholz wants US, Germany to both send tanks to Ukraine: US congressman DAVOS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told US congressmen in Davos that Germany will supply heavy tanks to... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:45pm
World 2023 economy will be ‘a lot better than feared’: Lagarde DAVOS: The eurozone economy will fare “a lot better” this year than initially feared, European Central Bank chief... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:40pm
Business & Finance UN chief slams oil firms for ‘big lie’ on global warming DAVOS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres skewered oil firms on Wednesday for having “peddled the big lie”... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Davos 2023: NATO chief calls for significant boost in arms for Ukraine DAVOS: Ukraine needs a “significant increase” in weapons at a pivotal moment in Russia’s invasion and such support... Published 18 Jan, 2023 08:37pm