Key takeaways from World Economic Forum
ST editor Warren Fernandez, assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang and Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi share the key ideas they took away from the discussions.
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In Davos, the Ukraine war brings an unusual moral edge
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has darkened the atmosphere in Davos, shadowing many of the conversations here and sharpening the mood around what the Forum itself has branded a…
Global economic storm looming, say leaders in Davos forum
The International Monetary Fund last month cut its global growth outlook for the second time this year, citing the war in Ukraine and singling out inflation as a “clear and…
US, Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv’s reach
President Biden's administration and US allies have been increasingly willing to give Ukraine longer-range weaponry amidst growing risks as Kyiv battles Russia's invasion forces.
Ukraine’s Zelensky complains about EU divisions over new Russia sanctions
His criticism of the West has mounted as the European Union moves towards a possible Russian oil embargo and as thousands of Russian forces invade two key eastern cities.
EU to make breaking sanctions against Russia a crime, seizing assets easier
A criminal offence in 12 EU countries now, the Commission proposal aims to unify to make sanctions evasion a serious crime in all members of the 27-nation bloc.
Russia to set up corridor for Ukrainian grain ships for ‘lifting of sanctions’
Western powers are discussing the idea of setting up "safe corridors" for grain exports from Ukraine's ports, however, this would require Russia’s consent.
Russia launches new assault on eastern Ukraine towns
After failing to seize Kyiv or Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, Russia is trying to take the rest of the separatist-claimed Donbas' two provinces.
Absurd to blame China for Russia-Ukraine conflict: Chinese vice-foreign minister
Vice-foreign Minister Le Yucheng said China has stood for fairness and justice, and that it has “no axe to grind or any geopolitical agenda on this issue”.
Japan’s Kishida condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
In his visit to London, the Japanese Prime Minister condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest terms, saying it amounted to war crimes.