It is a testament to the power of Philippine media that a television news anchor has been recognized as a potential shaper of the world’s future, along with prominent movers and shakers such as the heads of Twitter, YouTube and Google.
Read Full StoryThe world economic forum at the Swiss ski resort of Davos ended this week with the unfettered free market excoriated even as Wall Street bankers were blamed for the near-collapse of the global financial system. In previous Davos forums, the summit was a time for a celebration of global capitalism.
Read Full StoryDAVOS, SWITZERLAND—The world is entering an era of big government with only state muscle powerful enough to fight the economic crisis, top leaders signaled at the Davos summit.
Read Full StoryDAVOS, SWITZERLAND—Here’s yet another danger from the global economic crisis. It could breed more corruption, as recession-starved officials increasingly demand bribes and hungry companies compete for shrinking resources.
Read Full StoryMANILA, Philippines—Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Saturday called on social democratic governments all over the world to use state power to “save capitalism from itself.”
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