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New York, Jan 29 (JEN): Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose to levels not seen since the start of the global economic crisis in 2008, increasing by 11 per cent in 2013 to an estimated USD 1.46 trillion, with the lion’s share going to developing countries, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. more
Outlook for the Global Economy is

Davos-Klosters, Jan 25 (JEN)- The outlook for the global economy is "cautiously optimistic", leading financial experts told participants on the last day of the 44th World Economic Forum Ann ...

Syria: Iran urges withdrawal of foreign fighters

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 25 (JEN) Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarifcalled for an even-handed approach to peace in Syria that takes into account the realities on the grou ...

Kerry emphasizes forceful diplomacy

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 25 (JEN) In a full-throated defence of America’s forward-leaning stance abroad, John F. Kerry, US Secretary of State, hit back at critics who have claimed ...

Growth is fragile: ECB president

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 25 (JEN) Mario Draghi, President, European Central Bank (ECB), told participants of the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that Europe is on the road t ...

WEF: Leaders urge to solve Syria crisis together

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 24 (JEN): Prince Turki al-Faisal, Prince of Saudi Royal Family; Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia, criticised the U ...

"Europe needs to seize Re-Shoring opportunities"

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 24 (JEN): British Prime Minister David Cameron told participants at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting that the key challenge for politicians and bu ...

WEF: Brazilian Prez invites foreign investment

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 24 (JEN) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff told participants at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that Brazil is eager and ready to welcome inves ...

WEF: Experts warn post-crisis monetary stimulus

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 24 (JEN): As the US Federal Reserve begins its tapering of quantitative easing, and the sharp drop in UK unemployment suggests that the Bank of England may s ...

Work-Life integration key for digerati

New Delhi, Jan 24 (JEN): Peter Sachsenmeier, a member of Germany’s National Academy of Science and Engineering (Acatech) on Friday said that the challenge for the digerati, in the near fut ...