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By Krystal Hu

The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence is the top immediate risk to the global economy

Sotheby’s abused its “privilege, power and reputation” to help dupe a Russian billionaire out of millions of dollars as he amassed a world-class art collection, a lawyer for the businessman argued on the first day of a closely watched trial in New York.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 10th Edition of Vibrant Gujarat in state capital Gandhinagar. Several heads of states and top industry captains attended the inauguration ceremony.  Amid high-pitched investments, we spoke with Finland’s Ambassador to India Kimmo Lähdevirta. Since January 1 this year, those who are interested in travelling to Finland and requiring a Schengen visa, will now need to provide details of more funds to qualify. 

More than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders will discuss the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Switzerland next week

India has emerged as the third most important market from a local sales perspective for French automation and software company Schneider Electric that is looking to capitalise on five mega trends that is shaping global companies, the most important of which is the growing demand for its energy saving systems, said its top executive. It will be investing Rs 3200 crore ( euro 350 million) in expanding industrial footprint with 5 new greenfield factories in energy management and both automation products. “If you take the CO2 footprint that is generated today, 81 per cent of that is related to energy.

The fund has around €60m in assets with a current yield of 6.7%.

CoinDCX is offering a 1% bonus to all investors who wish to shift their holdings to the platform in a bid to capitalise on the government’s crackdown on offshore crypto trading platforms. CoinDCX has earmarked $1 million as incentives for investors looking to withdraw from offshore crypto exchanges, with a cap of Rs 10,000 per person. Through this initiative, the exchange expects a 500% surge in fresh inflows, contributing to an overall 10,000% increase in cryptocurrency deposits, Minal Thakur, EVP, Growth & Strategy at CoinDCX told ET. “In alignment with our unwavering commitment to the community, we have dedicated $1 million to incentivise users transitioning to CoinDCX,” Thakur said.

global cooperation has started to decline after 2020 due to weakened cooperation in peace and security as well as health and wellness, a new study showed on Monday. Launching a Global Cooperation Barometer, the World Economic Forum said cooperation is possible even in the midst of competition and there are signs of strength, particularly in cooperation on climate and natural capital, trade and capital flows, and innovation and technology. «The barometer indicates that global cooperation was resilient in multiple dimensions from 2012 until 2020 but overall cooperation declined by 2 per cent from 2020 to 2022,» the WEF said in the report released days before its annual meeting of world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town Davos.

asylum in Germany last year rose to 3,51,915, an increase of 51.1 per cent compared with the year before. The largest number of asylum-seekers came from Syria, with 1,04,561 applications, followed by Turkish citizens with 62,624 asylum pleas and 53,582 Afghans, Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees said Monday. Migration has become a huge political problem for the government and a hot-button topic in Germany as local communities are struggling to house the many newcomers.

IndoStar Capital Finance sold Rs 292 crore stressed asset portfolio to Encore Asset Reconstruction Company in a deal which involved a senior-junior structure between the buyer and the seller, said people with knowledge of the matter. The senior-junior structure is rarely used between an ARC and a seller (banks or finance companies), with regulators discouraging such structures in AIF transactions. Encore ARC had given a binding offer of Rs 271 crore to IndoStar Capital’s Rs 292 crore loan portfolio in the form of a senior junior structure. The offer by Encore ARC triggered a Swiss Challenge auction. Mid of December, IndoStar had invited counteroffers — under senior-junior structure — from other ARCs.

Officials in New York say most of the 23 people on board a bus that crashed on U.S. Highway 87 Friday, leaving at least one person dead, were Canadian citizens.

Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a tiny private island in the eastern Caribbean, according to police in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The crash occurred Thursday just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia as the plane headed for nearby St Lucia, police said in a statement.

Speed Racer, and his two daughters were killed in a plane crash on January 4. The crash occurred near Petit Nevis Island, a private island near Bequia in the eastern Caribbean. The plane was heading towards St.

Jefferies analysts Tom Mills, Fangfei Li and Laura Gris Trillo have cut their estimates for 2023-2025 earnings per share by 7-18%, reflecting a weak second half of 2023 and a 'lower outlook for rates'.

It’s that time of the year when several heads of state, the richest and most powerful businessmen, civil society and the media head to the snowclad resort town of Davos in the Swiss Alps for a five-day pilgrimage to brainstorm and shape the global agenda. The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum starting on 15 January is being held against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia amid the continuing Israel-Hamas war, new shocks to supply chains, growing threats from climate change, and emerging risks from the increasing application of artificial intelligence. As always, more than 100 governments, including heads of state, will attend the meeting, which is being convened under the theme ‘Rebuilding Trust’.

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Finland will have to show more funds in thei bank accouts to be eligible for a Schengen visa. Effective from the new year, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Finland has implemented new regulations impacting short-stay travelers requiring Schengen visas. Travelers will now have to show a minimum of 50 euros for each day spent in Finland, marking an increase of 20 euros from the previous requirement. This 66% hike comes in response to escalating living costs, the ministry said. A Schengen visa serves as an entry permit for short-term or temporary visits, granting individuals access to travel within the Schengen area, encompassing multiple European countries. Along with the increased financial requirement, Finland has introduced a new proof of sponsorship or accommodation scheme. This initiative allows visa applicants to use the financial resources of their hosts in Finland to meet the stipulated funds requirement. Under this arrangement, hosts are required to complete the sponsorship form, which the visa applicant must include along with the rest of the application. This provision aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of financial arrangements for those seeking short-term stays in Finland.

For the first time in a decade, the number of installed Bitcoin ATMs worldwide fell in 2023.

Mina Foundation‘s MINA has been performing well since December 19, which can be attributed to a series of fundamental developments that have bolstered investor confidence and highlighted the cryptocurrency’s potential for growth.