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The Trump administration has repeatedly delayed a decision on whether to impose tariffs on European cars

Trump threatens car tariffs in absence of Europe deal

US President Donald Trump said he had "very good" talks with the European Union, but if a deal was not struck, Washington would strongly consider auto tariffs.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns countries that fail to attract immigrants will lose out as the global tech industry continues to grow

Microsoft CEO says US-China row may hurt world growth

Microsoft's chief executive said he worries that mistrust between the US and China will increase technology costs and hurt economic growth at a critical time.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is in Davos this week

Hong Kong's Lam in Davos charm drive

For Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, the World Economic Forum in Davos is a chance to convince global business and political leaders that the Asian financial hub is back on track.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Donald Trump told Davos the US is winning like never before

Trump rejects environmental 'prophets of doom'

US President Donald Trump took aim at the "perennial prophets of doom" on the environment, telling the annual Davos forum that warnings of climate crisis were "foolish".

World • 21 Jan 20

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei took the stage at Davos to talk about the future of the tech arms race

What to watch for at Davos today

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum continues today in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Greta Thunberg takes to the stage at the WEF

Greta tells Davos nothing done to fight climate change

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has told the annual elite Davos gathering of business and political leaders that "basically nothing has been done" to fight climate change despite her high-profile campaign.

World • 21 Jan 20

53% of CEOs around the world forecast the rate of global growth will fall

CEOs most pessimistic about growth in over eight years

More than half of chief executives in an annual survey by PwC expect a slowdown in global economic growth this year, in marked contrast to the confidence that has lifted stock markets.

Business • 20 Jan 20

The IMF said global growth would reach 3.3% in 2020

IMF cuts global growth forecasts as India falters

The International Monetary Fund has today trimmed back its 2020 global growth forecasts due to sharper-than-expected slowdowns in India and other emerging markets.

Business • 20 Jan 20

New Edelman survey for Davos shows that 56% agree that 'capitalism as it exists today does more harm than good in the world'

Davos: Capitalism seen doing 'more harm than good'

A majority of people around the world believe capitalism in its current form is doing more harm than good, a survey found ahead of this week's Davos meeting of business and political leaders.

Business • 21 Jan 20

The IEA said oil and gas firms face a critical challenge as the world increasingly adopts clean energy transitions to curb global warming

IEA warns doing nothing on emissions is not an option

Oil and gas companies must boost investment in low carbon energies or face an increasing backlash that could threaten their long-term profits and social acceptance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today.

Business • 20 Jan 20

Oxfam says wealth inequality is out of control

Ireland - 5th largest number of billionaires per capita

A new study has found that Ireland has the fifth largest number of billionaires relative to its population of any country in the world.

Ireland • 22 Jan 20

Davos 2020 - 5 things to know

It is that time of the year when world leaders, business and economic elite and civil and cultural society figure-heads all converge on the Swiss mountain resort of Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Jan 20

Ireland will have no ministerial representation due to upcoming elections

Election keeps Irish ministers away from Davos summit

World leaders and influential business and civil society chiefs will attend the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting in Switzerland, which opens later today.

Business • 20 Jan 20

The Davos 2020 event will be held from January 21 to 24

Johnson bans ministers from attending Davos

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has banned ministers from attending the World Economic Forum for the global elite in Davos next week, according to a Downing Street source.

Business • 17 Jan 20

Donald Trump, pictured at Davos in 2018, is expected to be the star attraction this year

Trump to headline Davos summit as Iran drops out

US President Donald Trump will be the star attraction at this year's Davos forum, which will also focus on the fallout of climate change and a more inclusive model of capitalism, organisers have said.

Business • 17 Jan 20

Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum which runs the Davos event

Fears for planet key as leaders pack for 'green' Davos

Risks posed by climate change and environmental destruction top the concerns of world decision-makers as they prepare to head to this year's meeting of the global elite in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, an annual survey found.

Business • 15 Jan 20

Davos 2020

Trump threatens car tariffs in absence of Europe deal

Microsoft CEO says US-China row may hurt world growth

Hong Kong's Lam in Davos charm drive

Trump rejects environmental 'prophets of doom'

What to watch for at Davos today

Greta tells Davos nothing done to fight climate change

CEOs most pessimistic about growth in over eight years

IMF cuts global growth forecasts as India falters

Davos: Capitalism seen doing 'more harm than good'

IEA warns doing nothing on emissions is not an option

Ireland - 5th largest number of billionaires per capita

Davos 2020 - 5 things to know

Election keeps Irish ministers away from Davos summit

Johnson bans ministers from attending Davos

Trump to headline Davos summit as Iran drops out

Fears for planet key as leaders pack for 'green' Davos

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