IMF Video: Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook: Three Essential Facts

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Jihad Azour, IMF’s Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, outlines three key facts about the economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa. You can read the full report: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/MECA/Issues/2024/10/24/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-october-2024

Published: 1st Nov 2024 09:29:41   By: IMF

IMF Video: Africa Perspectives: Worlds Apart: Exploring Inequality from an African Lens

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Join Professor Branko Milanović, senior scholar at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality of the City University of New York, and Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF African Department, for a discussion on practical strategies that African policymakers can employ to effectively address and reduce inequality—and how the Fund can support them in these efforts. https://imf.org/africaperspectives

Published: 1st Nov 2024 02:25:32   By: IMF

IMF Video: Regional Economic Outlook for Asia & Pacific | October 2024

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OUT NOW: Read our latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific: Resilient Growth But Higher Risks Growth in Asia was resilient in the first half of 2024. As a result, we have upgraded our growth forecast for the region to 4.6% for this year, and to 4.4% for 2025. With this, Asia remains the world’s growth engine, accounting for 60% of global growth this year. Learn more: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/APAC/Issues/2024/10/31/regional-economic-outlook-for-asia-and-pacific-october-2024

Published: 1st Nov 2024 01:30:02   By: IMF

IMF Video: Per Jacobsson Lecture, October 2024

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Published: 27th Oct 2024 05:57:07   By: IMF

IMF Video: IMF Today: Friday, October 25

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As the 2024 Annual Meetings come to a close, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack recaps the key moments and developments from the week. Nigel Clarke, Finance Minister & The Public Service of Jamaica discusses the country’s remarkable economic turnaround, and Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia delves deep into their fiscal journey to debt relief. To mark 80 years since the Bretton Woods Conference, IMF historian Rex Ghosh closes by offering a fascinating look into the Fund’s journey and future outlook.

Published: 26th Oct 2024 09:36:57   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance | Gim Huay Neo

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With climate and biodiversity on the global agenda, the business benefits of net zero are clear, says Gim Huay Neo, co-chair of a Global Alliance of CEO Climate LeadersIn an open letter ahead of #COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the world's largest CEO-led climate community is advocating for ambitious, science-based targets to support climate action and spur investment. Read the full letter: wef.ch/COP29OpenLetter24 The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 31st Oct 2024 02:09:08   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance | Jesper Brodin

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Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group [IKEA], says businesses and governments need to work closely together to ensure the world meets climate targets. In an open letter to public and private sector leaders ahead of COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the letter advocates for ambitious, science-based targets to improve the business case for climate action and spur investment. Read the full letter: wef.ch/COP29OpenLetter24 #AllianceofCEOClimateLeaders The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 30th Oct 2024 11:21:07   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance Letter | Ester Baiget

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Ester Baiget, Novonesis CEO, says ramping up existing nature-based solutions could cut global carbon emissions by 8%. In an open letter to public and private sector, leaders ahead of COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the letter advocates for ambitious, science-based targets to improve the business case for climate action and spur investment. Read the full letter: wef.ch/COP29OpenLetter24 #AllianceofCEOClimateLeaders #Climate #ClimateChange #COP29 #biosolutions The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 30th Oct 2024 11:20:14   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: AMGFC24: The Nexus of Innovation

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As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements. What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/the-nexus-of-innovation/ Speakers: Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic Biology, BGI Research Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director, Centre for Cybersecurity, New York University Abu Dhabi Freeke Heijman, Founder and CEO Azeem Azhar, Chief Executive Officer, Exponential View Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) : YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552

Published: 30th Oct 2024 08:04:25   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: UN Ambassador’s Climate Message & Cities Cutting Air Pollution | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 UN ambassador’s climate message – Peter Thomson is the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean. He’s urging young people to take part in climate action but he’s also clear about where responsibility lies. Scientists have devised the concept of ‘positive tipping points’ which are thresholds that can propel rapid decarbonization. However, Thomson says the first tipping point is up to us. 4:05 How to make better decisions – Before entering business, Ravi Kumar S trained as a nuclear scientist. This gave him a huge helping hand in his career, he says. Kumar says modern companies aren’t hierarchies, but networks which draw on the ‘community knowledge’ of all their staff. As CEO, he has developed a decision-making process that takes his gut feeling and supports it with data in a continual feedback loop. 7:08 Cities cutting air pollution – Curitiba in Brazil built an integrated transport network to cut congestion. Curitiba began by launching the world’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) in 1974. Today’s network combines express routes with suburban connections and cycle lanes so passengers can move easily from one transport to another. 9:01 Where is AI headed? – At our Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai 500 experts gathered to share insights on pressing issues, including how rapid advances in AI are reshaping our world. As AI becomes more prevalent, it remains clear that the humanities are essential to a functioning society and a fulfilled life, says Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 26th Oct 2024 12:01:03   By: World Economic Forum

Business Video: Trump is almost 2 billion in debt and the amount is growing

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Former President Donald Trump's debt obligations currently amount to around $1.8 billion, and that amount is growing every month. CNN's Erica Hill speaks with Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander about Trump's financial situation. #CNN #News

Published: 1st Nov 2024 12:32:39   By: CNN

Business Video: Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch indicted on sex trafficking charges

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Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been indicted on 16 federal counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution in New York, and is accused of leveraging “a network of employees, contractors and security professionals” while he led the retailer. #CNN #News

Published: 22nd Oct 2024 07:15:00   By: CNN

Business Video: I test drove Volkswagen's electric revamp of its retro van. Is it worth $60,000?

Play Video: I test drove Volkswagen's electric revamp of its retro van. Is it worth $60,000?

Struggling to regain popularity in America, Volkswagen is hoping the all-new ID. Buzz electric van can tug at vintage heart strings. Having grown up with an original VW gas powered van, CNN’s Peter Valdes-Dapena phoned in his brothers for this electric test drive. #cnn #news #carreview #car #volkswagen Produced by John General and Zach Wasser Senior Producer: Jackson Loo Reporting by Peter Valdes-Dapena Thumbnail courtesy Adobe Stock Photo/CNN

Published: 21st Oct 2024 03:14:28   By: CNN

Business Video: 'A toaster on wheels': Swisher reacts to Musk unveiling 'Robovan'

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CNN contributor Kara Swisher gives her take on Elon Musk's announcement of Tesla's "Robovan" and "Cybercab" vehicles. #CNN #News

Published: 11th Oct 2024 03:18:45   By: CNN

Business Video: Red Lobster’s new CEO explains what went wrong with endless shrimp

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Embattled Red Lobster has a new CEO, and he’s just 35 years old. CNN reporter Nathaniel Meyersohn sat down with Damola Adamolekun over some shrimp and lobster tail to chat the future of the seafood company and the young CEO’s approach to work. #cnn #news #redlobster Shot by Zach Wasser, Benjamin Evans, FJ Feng Editor/Producer: John General Senior Producer: Alexandra King Reporter: Nathaniel Meyersohn

Published: 4th Oct 2024 03:00:54   By: CNN