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Green Energy and Resilience Essential to Climate-Smart Growth

Natural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan are the “new normal” for South-East Asia Promoting economic growth will require more resilient urban planning and clean energy policies Private-sector innovation is needed in insurance, energy storage and urban transport in particular For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14    Metro Manila, Philippines …

Geopolitical Stability and Reducing Inequality Essential for ASEAN Economic Growth

Regional peace and stability are essential for ASEAN’s strong macroeconomic outlook and long-term growth Investing in infrastructure and human capital can improve regional integration and economic growth Reducing persistent income inequality will require private-sector innovation as well as structural reforms For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14 Metro Manila, Philippines …

Franchise India to hold Indian Education Congress 2014 and Awards 2014

May, 2014: Franchise India, the pioneer of franchise sector in India, will be organizing the biggest event for the education industry, the IndianEducation Congress 2014. The aim is to amalgamate the whole Education sector and commemorate all those who have morphed the industry into a leading sector of India. The event will be taking place on 22th May 2014 and 23th May 2014 at the Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund, Delhi.   The awards have been organized to …

World Economic Forum Recognizes 20 Companies from East Asia as Global Growth Companies

Twenty of the region’s fastest-growing companies have been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Growth Companies community Companies are nominated on the strength of their ability to become future global leaders and are drawn from a broad spectrum of sectors, including financial services, retail, media, chemicals and energy The Global Growth Companies community …

Bengaluru welcomes My Fortune Hotel

 May 15, 2014: My Fortune, Bengaluru is all set to redefine the city’s hospitality landscape with its prime downtown location at the epicentre of the commercial business district, on Richmond Road. After the success of the first property in Chennai under the new brand ‘My Fortune’, My Fortune, Bengaluru plans to attract both domestic and …

Philippines to Welcome World Economic Forum

The 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia will take place in Manila on 21-23 May 2014 President Benigno Simeon Aquino III of the Philippines will give the keynote address More than 600 participants from over 30 countries will participate Learn more about the 2014 World Economic Forum on East Asia: http://wef.ch/ea14    Metro Manila, Philippines, …

Groupe SEB takes full control of Maharaja Whiteline

Maharaja Whiteline is pleased to announce that an agreement has been finalized with France’s Groupe SEB who will acquire the remaining 45% stake of Maharaja Whiteline. After the acquisition of 55% of the capital back in December 2011, Groupe SEB will thus hold 100% of the company. This full acquisition confirms Groupe SEB’s ambition to …

Top 10 Emerging Technologies That Will Reshape the Future

• Smarter drugs, super-light cars and computers operated by thought among 10 breakthroughs highlighted • The World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies is composed of top  experts on new technologies around the world, representing both the academic and business world Geneva, Switzerland, 26 February 2014 – From super-light cars to smarter drugs, …

Progressive Companies Make Leap from Sustainable to “Circular” Manufacturing

Circular economy seeks to reconcile growth and economic participation with environmental prudence and equity Progressive companies move from responding to environmental activists to building new business models The theme of the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for Society, Politics and Business For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 25 January …