ProMASS News Bureau: Jan 20, 2016:
Political leaders and business from around the world are starting an annual World Economic Forum meeting today in the Swiss resort of Davos. The agenda includes the outlook of the global economy and measures to fight terrorism. Leaders from about 40 countries and more than 2,500 business people are attending the meeting.
The 4-day conference will cover the tumbling price of oil and China’s uncertain economic prospects. Another topic will be growing terror threats in the wake of the November attacks in Paris. Europe’s influx of migrants and refugees will also be on the agenda. Participants will also review the latest efforts to improve industrial production with robotics, artificial intelligence and information technology. Environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions will also be on the agenda.