World Economic Forum to hold 2021 meeting in Lucerne The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its 2021 annual meeting in Lucerne-Buergenstock in Switzerland, from May 18 to 21, it said today. Business • 07 Oct 20
World Economic Forum delays 2021 meeting to summer The World Economic Forum has rescheduled its 2021 annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to early next summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, its organisers said ... Business • 26 Aug 20
France reaches deal with US on digital tax talks French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said France had reached an agreement with the US on the basis for future talks over a global digital ... Business • 23 Jan 20
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 ... Business • 21 Jan 20
No-deal Brexit may mean trade issues for UK - Varadkar The UK would have to accept full regulatory and customs alignment in Northern Ireland if it were to honour its obligations under the Good Friday ... Brexit • 24 Jan 19
Minus US govt, Davos faces Brexit & Brazilian populism Organisers of next week's annual Davos conclave put on a brave face today after US President Donald Trump withdrew his entire delegation. Business • 18 Jan 19
Trump grounds Pelosi, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown President Trump has forced the cancellation of a trip to Afghanistan by his Democratic opponent Nancy Pelosi, and scrapped administration officials' travel to the Davos ... World • 18 Jan 19
Trump cancels US delegation trip to Davos Donald Trump has cancelled the US delegation's trip to the annual international conference at Davos. US • 17 Jan 19
Science Gallery offers new perspectives at Davos Science Gallery International has partnered with the World Economic Forum for an exhibition focusing on how technology can be used to foster meaningful human exchange. News Lens • 26 Jan 18
UK must 'square the circle' on border issue - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that it is up to the UK to "square the circle" of avoiding a hard border in Ireland and pursuing ... Ireland • 26 Jan 18
Donald Trump offers apology over far-right retweets US President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to apologise for retweeting inflammatory videos by the far-right Britain First group. World • 26 Jan 18
Game Changer: Power of computer games in Davos focus Computer games could have the power to shift attitudes and self-beliefs, according to designer and inventor Mary Flanagan. News Lens • 25 Jan 18
Trump says Palestinians 'disrespected' US, aid on hold US President Donald Trump threatened to withhold aid to the Palestinians if they did not pursue peace with Israel, saying the Palestinians had snubbed the ... Davos • 25 Jan 18
Talking rubbish: Waste in the spotlight at Davos On day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos, some of the delegates have been discussing how retailers and consumer industries can reduce and ... News Lens • 24 Jan 18
Blanchett highlights plight of refugees in Davos speech Film star Cate Blanchett is among 3,000 people attending the 48th annual World Economic Forum. News Lens • 23 Jan 18
Fostering Inclusivity: Irish activist addresses Davos The World Economic Forum has kicked off its 48th annual meeting in the alpine resort of Davos. News Lens • 23 Jan 18
Davos snow-bound as WEF delegates begin to arrive The ski resort of Davos is snow-bound after the heaviest precipitation in two decades, hampering the arrival of the world's elite for this week's World ... Davos • 22 Jan 18
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
Kenny: Work under way to minimise customs checks Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that "papers are being prepared" on ways to minimise customs checks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic ... News • 19 Jan 17
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
IFA warns British market is crucial to Ireland Irish Farmers' Association President Joe Healy has said he does not think Ireland will find a trading partner as lucrative as the UK. News • 19 Jan 17
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 ... News • 19 Jan 17
$460m vaccine fund pledged to outpace epidemics A global coalition of governments, health specialists and philanthropists are to launch a new plan to "outsmart" future disease epidemics with a fund to prepare ... News • 19 Jan 17
Biden: Russia will 'meddle' in European elections US Vice President Joe Biden, in his last major speech before leaving office, has described Russia as the biggest threat to the international liberal order ... News • 18 Jan 17
