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Foreign direct investment in the era of new industrial revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how companies organize production, which poses challenges and opportunities for foreign direct investment.
Necmettin Kaymaz and Aytug Goksu
June 2, 2023
World Ocean Day on 8 June is highlighting the global movement '30x30' which aims to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s land, waters and ocean by 2030.
Ewan Thomson
June 2, 2023
US debt ceiling suspended, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: US passes bill to suspend debt ceiling; Eurozone inflation eases more than expected; New ILO report warns on employment divide.
Joe Myers
June 2, 2023
Why it's time for a coordinated global approach to plastic pollution
As the UN negotiate a plastic pollution treaty, Nestlé and Danone's CEOs call for all those in the supply chain to collaborate to end plastic pollution.
Mark Schneider and Antoine de Saint-Affrique
June 2, 2023
How immersive technology is transforming education, healthcare and beyond
Beyond gaming, immersive technologies can be used in areas such as education and healthcare – highlighting the need for responsible standards and development.
Pearly Chen
June 2, 2023
WHO issues new list of interventions to tackle non-communicable diseases
WHO has approved an updated list of interventions and policies that are cost-effective and efficient in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
World Health Organization
June 2, 2023
How big tech and AI can make early warning systems more effective
The WMO is working with big tech companies, aiming to ensure that everyone in the world is protected by early warning systems within the next five years.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
June 2, 2023
4 must-read books for the summer, according to psychologist Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist, author and Wharton professor Adam Grant picks his top reads for the summer – and they cover everything from perfectionism to AI.
Rebecca Geldard
June 2, 2023
The economic costs of extreme weather are soaring, but number of deaths is falling fast. Here’s why
The economic costs of weather, climate and water-related disasters have surged in the past 50 years. So why is there a reverse trend in number of deaths?
Ian Shine
June 2, 2023
How to folllow the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023
The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023 will take place 27-29 June 2023. Here's all the information you need to follow #AMNC23.
Beatrice Di Caro
June 2, 2023
Don't be an AI tourist. Learn how to maximize your data
Companies are rushing to adopt generative AI – but few of them know how to put models in practice that are specific to their area of business
Vijay Karunamurthy
June 2, 2023
Could the IKEA approach help assemble truly patient-centric healthcare?
The furniture giant's simple, participatory model shows how integrating patients further into the system could improve healthcare for all.
Meni Styliadou and Tanja Stamm
June 1, 2023
Scientists confirm that Montreal Protocol has slowed the loss of Arctic sea ice
A new study finds that the Montreal Protocol, which aims to protect the ozone layer, has also had the unexpected benefit of slowing Arctic sea ice loss.
Ayesha Tandon
June 1, 2023
Women in developing countries need more support to thrive in e-commerce
E-commerce can empower women economically in developing countries. But women small business owners face challenges like lack of internet access and credit.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
June 1, 2023