Davos divided on tackling the scourge of obesity

Obesity, a major factor in diabetes and heart disease, imposes costs on both public and private sectors and is a drag on economic growth, but business leaders meeting in Davos can't agree on what they can or should do to address it.

Russian economy in good shape: Medvedev

Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday dismissed challenging comments in saying its economy is in good shape and the country has already embarked on reforms.

Heavyweights attend Davos Forum

Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti shakes hands with International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 23, 2013.

Stunning Switzerland

China Daily reporters Xie Songxin show impressions of the beautiful Switzerland during the World Economic Forum 2013.

Davos delegates stress business innovation

World Economic Forum to open in Davos

The annual World Economic Forum will be held from Jan 23 to 27.

Growth to be stabilized, Wen vows

Economic growth will be stabilized through more policy fine-tuning and coordination in the coming months, Premier Wen Jiabao pledged on Tuesday.
 Premier Wen answers Qs at Davos Forum

NDRC raises fuel prices

Retail gasoline and diesel prices were raised for the fourth time this year, but experts said the move will not have a major short-term effect on China's CPI.

Chinese firms ramp up presence in Thailand

According to the latest statistics from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), China was the country's second-largest source of foreign direct investment in 2011.