The OECD’s latest global test of 15-year-olds in math, science, and reading revealed that Asian countries excel in education, with China and Singapore ranked first and second, respectively.

Jenny Anderson and Amanda Shendruk · Quartz 05 Dec 2019

United States

Is China the next frontier for the meatless industry?

China’s “free from meat” market, has grown 33.5% since 2014 to be worth $9.7 billion last year, according to Euromonitor. It is set to reach $11.9 billion by 2023.

Pei Li and Brenda Goh · Reuters 04 Dec 2019

China

China is waking up to data protection and privacy. Here's why that matters

Could China's steps towards greater regulation of personal data collection by apps and internet companies contribute to a global legal framework?

Winston Ma Wenyan 12 Nov 2019

China

Alibaba hits $23 billion sales in 9 hours for Singles' Day shopping

Akin to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the United States, Singles’ Day has grown to become the world’s biggest online sales event.

Josh Horwitz · Reuters 11 Nov 2019

China

Exploring the anti-globalization bias and the public policy it creates

The globalization debate is often tinged with nationalism, self-interest, and lack of economic understanding, resulting in misguided public policies. Redressing the negative bias in the d...

Shang-Jin Wei · Project Syndicate 30 Oct 2019

Future of Economic Progress

What can developing countries learn from China’s enormous growth?

Following the advice of classical economists has lead to a boom in China's economy. But how can other countries copy its success?

Yao Yang · Project Syndicate 24 Oct 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Tariffs and monetary policy: A toxic mix

The escalating tariffs are having a mounting impact on global trade volumes, industrial production, capital formation and the tactic of relying exclusively on barriers to trade and protec...

Michael Bordo and Mickey Levy · VoxEU 21 Oct 2019

ASEAN

We’ve entered the Asian Century and there is no turning back

Research conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute shows the extent to which the global center of gravity is shifting towards Asia.

Jonathan Woetzel and Jeongmin Seong · Project Syndicate 11 Oct 2019

China

Why are Chinese tourists avoiding trips to the U.S.?

Growing geopolitical pressures and a strong dollar are turning Chinese tourists away from traveling to the US.

Natasha Frost and Dan Kopf · Quartz 07 Oct 2019

Information Technology

6 things to know about China's historic rise

China is marking 70 years since the Communist Party took control, a period in which its economy has changed beyond recognition.

Emma Charlton 01 Oct 2019

Ageing

What fast-ageing countries such as China tell us about our economic future

More than 80% of global GDP is generated by countries with rapidly ageing populations. This fact will have profound consequences both economically and politically - as these countries' ex...

Lauren Johnston 01 Oct 2019

China

China is leading the world in sustainable development

Changes in fuel sources, transportation methods, and embracing eco-friendly urbanization have all been paramount in allowing one of the fastest growing countries to be eco friendly.

Stephen S. Roach · Project Syndicate 24 Sep 2019

International Trade and Investment

Services are the hidden side of the US-China trade war

We hear a lot about the impact of the trade war on goods – but what about its pervasive ramifications on different services sectors?

Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres 20 Sep 2019

Russian Federation

Q&A: What is the strategy behind Russia’s turn to the East?

To explore Russia's strategy of developing closer ties with countries to its east, the World Economic Forum spoke to Yaroslav Lisovolik, Programme Director at the Valdai Discussion Club

Yaroslav Lissovolik · Valdai Discussion Club 19 Sep 2019

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Climate change is forcing 20 million people a year from their homes, Oxfam says

The best students in the world, ranked by country

Is China the next frontier for the meatless industry?

China is waking up to data protection and privacy. Here's why that matters

Alibaba hits $23 billion sales in 9 hours for Singles' Day shopping

Exploring the anti-globalization bias and the public policy it creates

What can developing countries learn from China’s enormous growth?

Tariffs and monetary policy: A toxic mix

We’ve entered the Asian Century and there is no turning back

Why are Chinese tourists avoiding trips to the U.S.?

6 things to know about China's historic rise

What fast-ageing countries such as China tell us about our economic future

China is leading the world in sustainable development

Services are the hidden side of the US-China trade war

Q&A: What is the strategy behind Russia’s turn to the East?

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