At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, some male leaders said they were avoiding one-on-one time with junior female colleagues, a trend that could deprive women of valuable exposure.
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Bolsonaro Finds Anticorruption Vow Threatened by Cases Close to Home
Just three weeks into his term, Jair Bolsonaro, who rode to power by denouncing corruption and elitist privilege, is fending off charges that his administration is engaging in more of the same.
In Davos, Prince William Calls for Action on Mental Health
The second in line to the British throne said his generation should break with the British tradition to keep quiet about emotional struggles.
South Africa Leader, Wooing Investors, Pledges End to Corruption
“We cannot carry on like this,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said in an interview at the Davos economic forum.
World Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on Tech
Leaders from Japan, China, Germany and South Africa say that international rules are needed for tech, but there is no consensus on details.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is the Face of Populism at the Davos Forum
President Jair Bolsonaro set the tone for a Davos gathering with many U.S. and European leaders absent this year, dealing with crises back home.
DealBook: Chilling Davos: A Bleak Warning on Global Division and Debt
An influential financier says investors should pay heed to growing risks and social tensions — a message resonating at the World Economic Forum.
China’s Slowdown Looms Just as the World Looks for Growth
In the past, China has helped to pull the global economy out of weak spots. This time, it might not come through.