After three days in Dalian covering everything from the future of trade to the history of whales, here's a look back at some of the key moments from this year's Annual Meeting of the New ...

Ceri Parker 03 Jul 2019

Globalization 4.0

Trade war and the future of globalization - top quotes from the World Economic Forum in China

For anyone fearing a relentless trade war between the world's two biggest economies, there was a glimmer of optimism on the eve of this year's Summer Davos: the leaders of China and the U...

Robin Pomeroy 03 Jul 2019

Blockchain

Blockchain will make sure green pledges aren't just greenwash: a new initiative by young leaders at the World Economic Forum

When a country or a company makes a promise to reduce carbon emissions, respect fishing quotas or cut toxic output, how can we be sure they'll keep their word?

Robin Pomeroy 02 Jul 2019

Globalization 4.0

How to create responsible supply chains in the age of globalization 4.0

Every company, government and individual, regardless of where they are based, is completely dependent on global value chains that seamlessly deliver goods and services around the world.

Suphachai Chearavanont 02 Jul 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

You might soon be travelling without a passport – this is how

As the global aviation industry continues to soar, a World Economic Forum initiative aims to speed up the passenger experience.

Johnny Wood 26 Jun 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

How curiosity and globalization are driving a new approach to travel

The collision of two trends - globalization and the experience economy - has sparked a new approach to travel with cultural curiosity at its heart.

Kris Naudts 24 Jun 2019

Globalization 4.0

Meet the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2019

A green tech start-up entrepreneur, the leaders of international companies and a UAE education minister join forces this July to co-chair the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the ...

Digital Media Team 24 Jun 2019

Globalization 4.0

It’s time for global businesses to accept local responsibility

Globalization can and should spur growth and improve living standards around the world

Peter Lochbihler 14 Jun 2019

European Union

How group psychology is driving global political turmoil

To fully understand the reasons behind political polarisation, we need to engage with the psychology of group identity and its effect on voter beliefs.

Nicola Gennaioli and Guido Tabellini · VoxEU 13 Jun 2019

Advanced Manufacturing

Localized microfactories - the new face of globalized manufacturing

Smaller factories situated closer to their target markets can allow global companies to operate more nimbly and help democratize entrepreneurship.

Amar Hanspal 11 Jun 2019

Globalization 4.0

Tracing the global rise of China's tech giants

China's tech giants have created a complicated latticework of international trade and investment that could make meddling with them for geopolitical reasons a risky endeavour.

Andrew Berkley and John Letzing 07 Jun 2019

Global Economic Imbalances

Economists explain the link between inequality and globalization

Trade in intermediates (or ‘unbundling of production') and trade in capital have become increasingly important in last 25 years but they also exacerbate world inequality in both income an...

Sergi Basco and Martí Mestieri · VoxEU 20 May 2019

Globalization 4.0

What do Renaissance paintings tell us about globalisation

Famous paintings by Italian Renaissance artists can tell us a lot about global trade and the spread of cultures around the world in the 16th century.

Leah Clark · The Conversation 17 May 2019

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