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The World Economic Forum took place this week in Davos

From autocrats to automation - key Davos quotes

A look at some of the noteworthy declarations heard at the World Economic Forum this week in Davos.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warns on risks stemming from the policy promises of Donald Trump in the US

Fears of economic 'race to bottom' in Davos

A strengthening dollar and a "race to the bottom" on taxes, deregulation and trade policy are the major risks to an otherwise brightening global economy, financial leaders said on the final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Business • 20 Jan 17

Potential UK company tax cuts are not a major concern for Ireland, says Michael Noonan

UK can't be Singapore-on-Thames - Noonan

The UK will have to play by international rules after it exits the European Union, limiting its ability to use tax breaks to woo investors, the Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said.

Business • 20 Jan 17

UK finance minister Philip Hammond says Trump presidency to create more uncertainty than Brexit

Trump bigger uncertainty for EU, says Hammond

Donald Trump's presidency is likely to create bigger uncertainty for the European Union than Britain's decision to leave the bloc, Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said today.

Business • 20 Jan 17

Technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence and 3-D printing mean more and more types of jobs are at risk

Impact of robots a growing concern at Davos

Open markets and global trade have been blamed for job losses over the last decade, but global CEOs say the real culprits are increasingly machines.

Business • 20 Jan 17

Michael Noonan says he is optimistic that 'serious companies' will opt for Ireland

Ireland to get 'its share' of firms leaving UK

The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, has said Ireland would "get its share" of companies leaving the City of London as a result of Brexit.

Business • 21 Jan 17

Company bosses said they were now preparing to adjust to the Trump era

Davos CEOs 'go local' on supply chain in Trump era

Business leaders in Davos are talking up the benefits of local production this week to shield themselves from criticism from incoming US President Donald Trump.

Business • 19 Jan 17

Theresa May said she wants a bold and ambitious trade agreement between the UK and the EU

Britain faces 'momentous change' as it leaves EU

Britain is facing "a period of momentous change" following its decision to leave the European Union and will need to forge a new role in the world, Prime Minister Theresa May has told the World Economic Forum in Davos.

News • 19 Jan 17

The "Access Accelerated" initiative was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos by 22 drug companies

Drugmakers in Davos shift focus to chronic disease

Global drugmakers have said they would invest $50m over three years to fight cancer and other non-communicable diseases in poor countries.

Business • 18 Jan 17

Xi Jinping is the first Chinese president to address the World Economic Forum at Davos

Xi tells Davos that no-one will win trade war

Chinese President Xi Jinping presented himself as a champion of globalisation today, telling the Davos gathering of the dangers of protectionism and the futility of trade wars.

Business • 17 Jan 17

The impact of recent political upheavals tops CEOs' list of longer-term concerns - PwC survey

Global CEOs more confident about future - PwC

Global chief executives are more confident about the economy and the near-term prospects for their companies than they were a year ago, a new survey shows.

Business • 17 Jan 17

Oxfam report says concentration of wealth at the top is hindering the battle to end world poverty

Eight men own same wealth as world's poorest 50%

Eight billionaires own the same wealth between them as the 3.6bn people who make up the poorer half of the world's population, according to a new report published by Oxfam.

News • 17 Jan 17

Justin Trudeau usually never misses a chance to sell Canada as a destination for foreign investment

Canada's Trudeau scraps Davos trip

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pulled out of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in favour of meeting ordinary citizens.

Business • 13 Jan 17

President Xi Jinping this month will become the first Chinese head of state to attend Davos

Xi to be first Chinese president to join Davos WEF

President Xi Jinping this month will become the first Chinese head of state to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Business • 13 Jan 17

The world's business and political elites will meet in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Davos next week

Economic inequality top global risk, says WEF

Rising income inequality is seen as the top risk for the global economy in 2017, with reforms to market capitalism increasingly viewed as necessary to ward off a populist backlash, the World Economic Forum said this week.

Business • 13 Jan 17

davos 2017

From autocrats to automation - key Davos quotes

Fears of economic 'race to bottom' in Davos

UK can't be Singapore-on-Thames - Noonan

Trump bigger uncertainty for EU, says Hammond

Impact of robots a growing concern at Davos

Ireland to get 'its share' of firms leaving UK

Davos CEOs 'go local' on supply chain in Trump era

Britain faces 'momentous change' as it leaves EU

Drugmakers in Davos shift focus to chronic disease

Xi tells Davos that no-one will win trade war

Global CEOs more confident about future - PwC

Eight men own same wealth as world's poorest 50%

Canada's Trudeau scraps Davos trip

Xi to be first Chinese president to join Davos WEF

Economic inequality top global risk, says WEF

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