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The stories shaping the Global, Regional and Industry agendas
In the fifth largest economy on the planet, 14 million people are living in poverty. United Nations rapporteur Philip Alston has delivered his verdict on wealth inequality in the UK.
Systems-based thinking and exploiting networks will be key future strategies if nationalism, nativism and privilege are to be defeated.
In this week's round-up, find out also about fake medicines, which are top risks for business by region and how Canada measures prosperity.
India's reforms have made it the most improved G20 economy in the Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. Now it needs to make sure its most valuable asset doesn't become a liability.
Food production is destroying ecosystems across the globe – all the more galling considering one-third of food never gets eaten. From changing our diets to upgrading farming techniques, we need to act now.
A wealth measure that ignores natural capital, social cohesion and human wellbeing is worthless. Luckily, a new Canadian project has hit on an alternative.
Concern about cyber-attacks is growing but unemployment and underemployment represent the biggest risk worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report.
We think of entrepreneurs as people who act opportunistically to secure vast personal wealth. But what if there were a new, more socially responsible model for the 21st century?
Switching fully to card and app payments would put access to our money in the hands of private organizations for the first time in history.
Floods and drought threaten the access of billions of people to hygienic toilets. If the world is to meet its targets for safe sanitation, we need a global toilet revolution.
Providing a basic service to a community in need has delivered some interesting spin-off benefits and is attracting international attention.
Puerto Rico should break, once and for all, its needless dependence on fossil fuels. Here's how it can do it.
As one of the most divisive political contests in modern US history gets underway, we look at what's at stake and how much we can tell from early voting.
Strategic balance is the new normal in Asia's cross-border energy infrastructure, writes Miyeon Oh, as countries attempt to avoid direct conflict in an era of great competition for power.
Courts in the Fourth Industrial Revolution will involve virtual supply chains, blockchain-encoded smart contracts, AI-enabled judges and lawyers, and digital currency-based fines and paym...
In 35 years, Melbourne has transformed from a dying city into one of the world’s most vibrant urban centres. But it faces challenges in adapting to its rapid growth.
'Integrated' farming combines pastures, forests and fields in the same area. It brings overgrazed land back to life, and it's more efficient, more resilient and more sustainable.
Some of the world’s poorest countries have embraced drone technology, and are giving the industry a boost by stimulating innovation.
A new global survey finds that communal activities and 'workations' contribute to a healthier work environment.
Employees expect more from work than companies are currently able to deliver. But used in the right way, data analytics can help organizations fulfil these expectations and stay competitive.
Fishermen, NGOs and governments have made great progress in the global North. Now it's time to cooperate and implement sustainability in the South, too.
More needs to be done to reap the benefits of the changing workforce in Asia Pacific. How do we get there?
It can save public and financial institutions billions, while introducing greater accountability, policing corruption and enabling more people to access money.
Without a global transformation, the world will warm by 1.5°C in a little over a decade. To prevent this, we need to shift to low-carbon, high-resilience infrastructure.
To rebuild trust in technology platforms, companies and government representatives should prioritize security and agree clear guidelines on how data is shared.
Sometimes, the energy transition can seem unwieldy. But by measuring energy systems for economies around the world, we can not only help grow economies, but also transform societies.
As businesses and governments adjust to the new realities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the idea that the ultimate value of business success is the extent to which it enriches shar...
