The world's political and business leaders have converged on the Swiss resort town of Davos to discuss global challenges. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany are set to take the stage on day one.

The Chancellor is expected to meet the heads of major international banks during her two-day visit to the Swiss town on Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to tout the UK as an investment opportunity

With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation on Tuesday at the annual gathering of the world's elites in Davos.

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- In addition to significant achievements in AI technology and industry, China has made positive contributions to the global governance of AI, said a senior official of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

For years, C.E.O.s have used the annual gathering at the World Economic Forum to emphasize commitments to D.E.I., E.S.G. and globalization. Now the politics have changed.

With Donald Trump back as US president, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation at Davos gathering.

As the world's second-largest economy, Jurgens said, China is a very important contributor and leader in the global economy. China offers a development path for emerging market countries that are in a similar position to where China was 15, 20, or 30 years ago.

The organisers of the annual snowbound gathering in Davos say this year's event comes at a "highly consequential moment for the world", an understatement if ever there was one, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -For budget furniture retailer IKEA, the fewer trade tariffs there are, the better, CEO of Ingka Group, the biggest global IKEA franchisee, told Reuters on Monday as businesses braced for higher possible U.

Reeves heads to Davos in bid for more investment - The Chancellor said she ‘will not rest’ until the economy is growing.

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