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Social organizations will play a key role in the energy transition. Here's why

3 important lessons from 20 years of working with social entrepreneurs

Why the world needs more women in banking

We've made significant progress on poverty, but we still have a long way to go

Nepal is set to become the first country to double its wild tiger population

How new technologies can help beat hunger

This is why your company may need grumpy employees

No Fitbit, no insurance: is this the start of a major trend?

France has a plan to triple the share of journeys made by bike

Why education is the key to helping refugees build new lives

Here's how we can make sure all children are given a fair chance by 2030

The problem with identity: Who is the real you?

How can we understand censorship in the 21st Century?

Barrier islands protect coastlines - but they are also vulnerable

Deforestation in the Amazon is putting uncontacted tribes at risk

What evolution should teach us about gender inequality

New Zealand was the first country where women won the right to vote. Here's why

What's the impact of foreign expansion on bank risk?

This is why productivity matters more than size in the service sector

Britain after Brexit and the impact on the geopolitical landscape

What you need to know about the Sustainable Development Impact Summit

We need to do more to understand how climate change and conflict are linked. Here's why

The deforestation risks lurking in the banking sector

Why we need both science and humanities for a Fourth Industrial Revolution education

7 ways for businesses to capture the youth dividend

From clean energy to gender equality, these innovators are changing the world

We can save the Earth. Here's how

Built by a woman: supporting the dreams of mum entrepreneurs

Inaction on obesity is bad for sustainable development

Cities must manage their water better or risk drought

5 ways to net a sustainable future for aquaculture

The 6 market gaps the finance sector must address to help meet the SDGs

Why the circular economy must link up the whole supply chain

The economic effects of improved transport links in Belt and Road countries

5 ways investors can address the climate challenge

Sustainability will require more trust in markets, not less

5 ways blockchain can transform the world of impact investing

More than just a phone: mobile’s impact on sustainable development

7 amazing ways artificial intelligence is used in healthcare

Europe’s dirty air kills 400,000 people every year

Why we need a moderate approach to moderating online content

Meet China's 5 biggest AI companies

This is the problem with ranking the world's most liveable places

3 things we can learn from those living their lives offline

This could be the key to increased growth and lower poverty in Asia

How AI could help us manage natural disasters

Being a good communicator is more important than ever. Here's why

What global cities can learn from Melbourne

Technology could be the solution to these five global problems

Microplastics are spreading to new food chains via insects

When it comes to tariffs and trade, we shouldn’t forget the role of companies

10 years after the global crisis, what's the state of the economy?

'E-residents': the surprising new citizens outpacing Estonia's birthrate

Jack Ma wants to go back to teaching

What just happened? 10 highlights from AMNC18

Jack Ma's top tips for entrepreneurs

US-China trade war: top quotes from the World Economic Forum in China

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s speech from #AMNC18

Can Europe survive its populist revolt?

How to build a model for human security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Is this the dawn of a nuclear-free Korean peninsula?

8 predictions for the near-future of artificial intelligence

8 ways blockchain can be an environmental game-changer

Blockchain could boost global trade by $1 trillion

5 feats of engineering that showcase China’s growing power

4 ways ASEAN leaders can tackle plastic pollution

Germany has unveiled the world's first hydrogen powered train

A new blood test could tell you the time of your body's clock

What impact does regulation have on rent?

Bill Gates has a warning about population growth

Here's how a mountain pipeline brought harmony to a Pakistani village

Why every resident of US cities should live within 10 minutes of a park

This is how technology could be the answer to the oncoming water crisis

Why developing countries need to rethink the roles of their diaspora

The surprising thing we can learn from the collapse of Lehman Brothers

Is the next recession just around the corner?

How genome sequencing is helping scientists to untangle the mystery of developmental disorders

Last month volunteers came together to pick up millions of items of trash from beaches

Could a Digital Silk Road solve the Belt and Road's sustainability problem?

Trade, taxes and other takeaways from Li Keqiang's speech to the World Economic Forum

3 reasons why China is the global drones leader

Batteries included: how better storage can transform renewable energy

5 ways to integrate Syrian refugees into the workforce

How the sanitation sector can clean up gender inequality

It’s time to put the climate at the top of corporate board agendas

How private equity saves lives in the global health battle

8 mistakes executives make when digitizing their business

You’ve heard of 5G, but what about the quantum internet?

China is sending science students to live with rural farmers - and crop yields are skyrocketing

The countries making the most progress on human development

Female managers are still a rarity in Japanese firms

How are museums reinventing themselves for the digital generation?

How can emerging economies lower the risks of a protracted recession?

How social networks can save lives during disasters

The causes and casualties of the US housing crisis

Is the American Dream becoming a myth?

Keeping honeybees doesn't save the environment - it doesn't even save the bees

Endangered voles are returning to UK waterways

5 biggest risks to the global economy today

This bike path in the Netherlands is made from plastic waste

Is Artificial Intelligence Replacing Jobs? Here's The Truth

The two 'valleys of death' that hold back the fight against TB

7 ways to promote better research culture

How can we build a workforce for our digital future?

Three myths keeping government procurement stuck in the past

What will the future really look like?

Here's how India can soar in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Can indoor farming feed the world?

The secret weapon in the fight for sustainability? The humble barcode

Don't understand the US-China trade war? This metaphor could help

Meet 10 young scientists who will make you hopeful for the future

How robotics can help humanitarians bridge the digital divide

Want more climate action? Let’s show how good a planet-friendly life can be

Why the world should pay attention to Xi Jinping's bookshelf

Why are there so few entrepreneurs?

AI can solve China’s doctor shortage. Here’s how

These US tech giants have the most AI-related patents

The hierarchy of financial policies

The world needs more swamps to fight climate change

The world has reached the lowest level of happiness in ten years

How pregnant women cope with unsupportive organisations

Uganda restoring green hill conservation efforts as water banks run dry

In China, retired people are queuing up to go back to university

This could be the secret to emerging economy immunity

It typically takes just 14 pieces of plastic to kill a turtle

Why the pronoun 'they' can still cause divides in society

These kids want their parents to use their phones less. Here's why

What these 6 digital tribes mean for the way we live

This is the key to surviving the age of automation

How technology can bridge the skills gap it created

Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa

5 ways for workers to win in the robot age

To realise the full potential of AI, we must regulate it differently

Why feeding the planet doesn’t have to mean sacrificing our forests

What Spain can teach us about housing bubbles

The 5 coolest stories this science correspondent has ever covered

Bias in AI is a real problem. Here’s what we should do about it

How connectivity for the remotest village in China transformed people's lives

5 things to know about the future of jobs

A new era of computing is coming. How can we make sure it is sustainable?

The Chinese retail revolution is heading west

The Fourth Industrial Revolution can close the digital divide. This is how

Five trends shaping the future of e-commerce in China

You may never have to queue in an airport again. Here's why

How artificial intelligence is shaking up the job market

6 ways better air pollution data is helping us all

We won't win the online security war without people power

Why schools should teach the curriculum of the future, not the past

Why countries need to work together on AI

From hyperloop to flying cars: are these technologies the future of transport?

How partnerships are driving the innovation economy

Cryptocurrency mining could become the new face of energy storage. Here’s how

Scientists can lead the fight against fake news

Machine learning is tearing down language barriers. What does this mean for trade?

We need a new framework for global governance. Here’s how we could build one

Technology is a force for peace and prosperity. Don’t let its challenges obscure this

Here are 3 lessons Europe can learn from China’s flourishing start-ups

5 things to know about our meeting in China

Three ways China can make the New Silk Road sustainable

Industries are changing in the blink of an eye. How can companies keep up?

Technology can help solve the climate crisis – but it will need our help

The key to safety in autonomous vehicles is the right data, not more of it

Viet Nam's economic miracle, peer pressure for the planet, save the WTO and other top stories this week

As the innovation race hots up, how can we value intangible assets?

4 ways AI will impact the financial job market

A four-day working week on full pay? Technological advances could make it possible

These Dutch microgrid communities can supply 90% of their energy needs

Why governments need to respond to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2018

What we can learn from ISIS about using the internet to counter terrorism

5 ways to improve the sustainability of your organisation

3 ways governments and carmakers can keep up with the future of transport

The 'Coral Triangle' is the largest of its kind, and it's dying

3 tech entrepreneurs tell you how to get started

Top photos from our World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

What just happened? 5 top stories from our ASEAN summit 2018

What the new Caspian Sea deal means for military balance in the region

Bangkok farmer refuses to sell land and wants to turn farm into inner city retreat

Why artificial intelligence is learning emotional intelligence

Global trade is broken. Here are five ways to rebuild it

The role companies play in boosting growth in emerging markets

ASEAN's reskilling challenge: here's how we prepare for the future of work

Indonesia's president says he is an Avenger superhero fighting trade wars

10 things to know about hunger

How AI can develop its own biases

This Greek island runs entirely on wind and solar power

Is converting waste plastic to fuel, a cheap alternative to recycling?

The Amazon's mangroves are 'twice as carbon rich' as its rainforests

Are probiotics worth taking? The evidence so far

How pride actually benefits the greater good

These countries are leading the race for autonomous cars

World hunger has risen for the third year in a row, according to a new UN report

10 ways smaller teams can be more productive

From recycling to rail fare: Istanbul has a new way to encourage environmentally-aware attitudes

Indian students are choosing Canada over the US for their education

How to keep the ASEAN economies growing for another 50 years

Is there a new debt crisis on the horizon?

Data capture, not disclosure, is the way to meet our climate goals

South Korea foreign minister hails 'historic opportunity' for peace

Why Asia's 'arms race' is not quite what it seems

Humans aren’t made for repetition – it’s time AI took over manufacturing

Here’s how we get businesses to harmonize on climate change

3 things the G20 can do to save the World Trade Organization

Asia’s plastic problem is choking the world’s oceans. Here’s how to fix it

What to expect on an ultra-long-haul flight

Don’t do normal stuff, don’t ask for money - a tech CEO's surprising advice

How smarter machines can make us smarter humans

3 ways to overhaul healthcare in ASEAN

The science behind why multitasking is a bad idea

India soars above global average in hiring female pilots

California pledges to use 100% clean energy by 2045

The world's economy ten years after the global financial crisis

How to apply private-firm organisation to public institutions

Technology can help us meet some of our greatest needs. Here's how

Antarctica is now the best-mapped continent on Earth

Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier

Kenyans are replenishing their forests with slingshots

The transition to a banking union for the EMU

The Large Hadron Collider is 10 years old. This is what it's taught us

Another major flu pandemic will happen. We're not ready

The story of Viet Nam's economic miracle

AI can be a game-changer for the world’s forests. Here’s how

This is the impact of the home currency bias

These are the Asian countries most optimistic about the future of work

What are the risks and returns of cryptocurrencies?

Gender inequalities in science won’t self-correct. We need action

Fighting climate change could add $26 trillion to the global economy by 2030

This photographer will make you think again about your phone use

UN police don’t just keep the peace, they help prevent future conflict

Can technology save life on Earth?

8 amazing facts to help you understand China today

Palm Oil: With Malaysia cracking down on production, what’s the alternative?

Bangkok is sinking. Here's how a new park can protect the city from flooding

11 future lessons we can learn from the history of business

Solar and wind farms could change our weather

The surprising link between the 2008 financial crisis and US college students

Here's a list of things you probably didn't know could get hacked

We can't abandon global cooperation, but it needs an update

Here's what happened when 7 kids from the city were sent to live in a rainforest

10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best in the world

Why Asia's future is female

What if AI is coming for jobs faster than we thought?

3 'AI divides' and what we can do about them

10 reasons businesses need to build resilience to disasters

Here's how to prepare South-East Asia's young people for the future

These are some of Asia’s most creative start-ups

From cheeseburgers to coral reefs, the science of decision-making can change the world

How technology can democratize gold investment

A new kind of unicorn is on the scene

The 'ASEAN way': what it is, how it must change for the future

What does reimagining our energy system look like?

Is your smart home as safe as you think?

Can humans survive a faster future?

Meet 4 young leaders changing politics in Asia

Reforesting the Earth, China’s deepening links in Africa and other top stories this week

This is the future of tech in the US

The world’s largest offshore wind farm has opened in the Irish Sea

These countries are the most attractive for foreign workers

Climate change is speeding up. Our response needs to be even faster

Silicon Valley is changing child care. Here's how

On its 90th birthday, what does penicillin tell us about the way we treat infections?

More than 1 in 4 adults are not getting enough exercise

Why business is moving into the age of responsibility

Christine Lagarde: We've made progress since the financial crisis. But there's still more to do

Hard work probably doesn't pay off. Here's why

How to be better at your job - in 8 steps

India has legalised gay sex after a landmark court ruling

How to follow our 2018 #wefimpact meeting in New York

The hidden problem of internal displacement in Central America

ASEAN can turn disruption into an opportunity. Here's how

What are the spacial implications of minimum wages?

How the Indo-Pacific concept is changing the power dynamics in Asia

The megatrend that will shape our working future

Activist investors are more powerful than ever. Here’s what that means for the economy

Where are people most proud to be European?

The Philippines’ first unicorn is taking pop-up housing to a new level

Asia's growing appetite for meat is causing problems for the environment

Female entrepreneurs in Tanzania don't apply for formal loans. Here's why

Firms with more gender-equal boards are better for the environment

Coastal flooding in Europe ‘could cost up to €1 trillion per year’ by 2100

A greener technique for creating charcoal is helping Kenyans build a better future

Three reasons to be optimistic for the future of Asia

115 rejections and no pay. What it really takes to be an entrepreneur

These 10 Asian cities are the most prepared for the future

Adidas sold over a million pairs of trainers made from ocean plastics in 2017

The surprising role cheese played in human evolution

Fifty years of economic history has shown an inclusive workplace benefits everyone

Greenhouse gases are bubbling up in Arctic lakes

These jobs used to pay more than the US average. Not any more

Amazon becomes the second US company to achieve a $1 trillion valuation

What will Brexit mean for European security?

Once they make it to the top, women remain as CEOs for longer. Why?

This giant study of twins shows the impact of our genes on academic success

The ethical implications of living longer

Trade, entrepreneurship and the future of ASEAN's economy

3 myths about China's investment in Africa and why they need to be dispelled

These are the most educated countries in the world

Here's everything you need to know about Google on its 20th birthday

Are gender quotas in academia a good idea?

The Norwegian cabinet has been reshuffled - so fathers can spend more time with their kids

These are the factors that influence banks' foreign currency funding

This is the effect of house prices on household borrowing

Asia’s 10 most gender equal countries

Australia is heading into spring. This is what it means for its drought

Companies are hiring out goats for garden maintenance. This is why

This Swiss company is taking on climate change - by sucking CO2 out of the air

This rural village in England has built its own broadband

This is how big an impact air pollution can have on solar power

These are the apps we spend the most time using

If you don't care about antimicrobial resistance, these 5 stories will change your mind

4 keys to unlocking the power of diversity

5 things every teenager should know about cybersecurity

What do the economic woes of Turkey, Argentina and Indonesia have in common?

Phones are now banned in French schools for children under 15

This company in San Jose is recycling plastics using a brand new method

This is the US's hidden debt problem

The beginnings of the gender gap can be observed among university students

Climate change could have devastating impacts on crop yields

Why the accessibility gap in financial services needs to be closed

How can emerging economies overcome financial vulnerabilities?

This is how single parents are impacted at work

How can you support non-gender conforming children and teenagers?

Electric vehicles make up nearly half the market in Norway

How to power a bright future for ASEAN

These are the world’s best MBA programmes in 2018

The 7 forces that will change the way you work

Real Madrid’s new football shirt is garbage - in a good way

How the Japanese idea of 'chowa' can help Asia thrive

Having a 'mean' robot as your boss might improve your performance

The EU is proposing an end to daylight savings time

This computer model can detect depression in conversation

China is building 19 'supercity clusters'

What role might the economy play in the US midterms?

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

This Dutch city is set to launch the world's first floating farm

How will automation affect workers in Asia?

These NASA images from space show the devastating effects of the North American wildfires

Google's new AI could help to track earthquake aftershocks

Tackling the toxic norms that hold women back in Asia

Do secondary sanctions work?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution must not leave farming behind

When a T-shirt is $2 or $200, how can we ensure trade is fair?

A vacation from work could be a lifesaver

The cost of healthcare is rising in ASEAN. How can nations get the most for their money?

The future of the internet might just be written in emoji. Here's why

No degree? No problem, as top employers look further for hires

What a Malaysian hospital tells us about the future of health

Here are four ways ASEAN can help entrepreneurs thrive - especially women

Less than half of the world's refugee children are enrolled in school

The history of bitcoin, told through 5 different groups

Teaching children to be resilient could be key to their future mental health

How climate change will impact US economic growth

China has nearly doubled its battery-storage capacity in just nine months

Memory loss isn’t just a problem for older people. Here's how - and why - it can affect young people too

3 challenges for Europe, and what it can do about them

Here's how ageing populations could increase productivity

Facebook to be powered by 100% renewable energy

The secret to worker productivity, pollution and your brain, ASEAN's rising middle class and other top stories this week

Forward Agenda – September 2018

Earth has more trees than it did 35 years ago - but there’s a huge catch

Change is happening - and young people are leading the way forward

6 things that surprised us about China in August

There is a forgotten solution to climate change that we must invest in – nature

South Korea is banning coffee in all of its schools

Children's books are having a worrying effect on gender equality in science

Scotland is the first country in the world to offer free tampons to all students

A history of fees: What's next?

What are the potential gains from a mini-TTIP?

Superpowers need more than might. They also need a vision

2.3 million Venezuelans now live abroad

This is how humans have impacted the world's forests

This is the impact of not enough - or too much - sleep on your heart

These 3 charts show the rapid rise of eSports

What's next for the US stock market?

We need to address the impact climate change will have on migration

What's the future of Blockchain?

We can now map the human genome in 3D

How to combat the damaging effects of stereotypes

In this Bangkok neighbourhood, you can buy and sell electricity using Blockchain

Everything you need to know about the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

How technology is leading us to new climate change solutions

This bookstore in Malaysia is open 24/7

These are the countries that eat the most meat

Is this the way to finally beat corruption?

This digital teacher is now working in a New Zealand school

This floating drone sucks up trash

Are we heading into a chocolate crisis?

This is what Apple CEO Tim Cook says about working for Steve Jobs

Climate change is making our food less nutritious

Sri Lanka PM: This is how I will make my country rich by 2025

7 key challenges for the future of ASEAN - and how to solve them

The India-Europe relationship used to be all about trade. Now a new strategic partnership is being forged

Everything you need to know about water

5 things to know about the US-Mexico trade deal

Morocco will soon unveil Africa's first high-speed rail link

The social media universe in 2018

Hydrogen power could be the future of energy

These concrete blocks are a surprisingly efficient way to store energy

Our brains can 'auto-correct' difficult sounds. Here's how

When Harry fired Sally: what is the gender punishment gap?

LeBron James gave every student at his school a bicycle. Here's why

Deforestation in Indonesia dropped by 60% in 2017, but they're not out of the woods yet

NASA is making a GPS for space - using AI

Office furniture holds the secret to productivity

Air pollution is making you less intelligent, according to a new study

Forget straws, cigarette butts are doing more damage to the oceans

Wildfires are causing 'smoke seasons'. Here's what we can do

How subsidising childcare can benefit both labour markets and children's health

India is building new DNA labs to tackle more sexual assault cases

What the Iron Age can tell us about trade and growth today

More women are running for political office in the US than ever before

There is a global learning crisis affecting the lives of millions in developing countries

Pandemics and the psychology of uncertainty

A container ship is about to sail an Arctic sea route for the first time - thanks to climate change

Remembering John McCain

Breaking international trade rules can sometimes be a good idea. Here's why

Innovation can transform the way we solve the world's water challenges

Hajj hackathon, the digital Silk Road, a global compact on migration and other top stories this week

Farming can be both sustainable and more productive

Climate change makes pathogen ‘offspring’ more infectious, according to a new study

A new study has shed light on the causes of more intense US wildfires

With sensors and apps, young African coders are competing to curb hunger

Three ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping geopolitics

Here's how Thailand's Phuket island is going to fight plastic waste from tourism

African agriculture has a lot to gain from increased access to big data

Relationship education could help reduce domestic violence

Excessive hours and intense work is bad for your career - here's why

#MeQueer is taking Twitter by storm

This is the link between manufacturing declines and house price volatility

Washington residents have come up with a new model for affordable housing

China is building 8 new airports every year

This Swedish city has cut emissions at rates only seen after economic crashes, recessions or war. And it's thriving

Scientists have discovered how to convert type A and B blood into universal donor type O

Endangered turtles are making a comeback

Streets in Brussels are being re-named - with residents' suggestions

Doctors are asking parents to enforce playtime

Some of the world's biggest cities have made a major environmental pledge

5 books Barack Obama thinks you should read this summer

Four reasons to consider co-housing and housing cooperatives for alternative living

The opioid epidemic is spreading. Here’s the story so far

Something worrying is happening to life expectancy in high-income countries

This ultra-thin material could help millions see again

How to follow our #asean18 meeting in Viet Nam

US cities are going to keep getting hotter

We should look to nature for solutions to the global water crisis. Here’s why

Generation Z will outnumber Millennials this year

Germany let in hundreds of thousands of war refugees. And it's paying off

How AI could help your health

You need to stop flushing your contact lenses down the toilet

Sugar, light and a new type of chemistry: How to break our fossil fuel addiction

Seen from the air, the dry summer reveals an ancient harvest of archaeological finds

5 facts about US news media

Central Africa's first major video games studio is inspiring new entrepreneurs

This is the latest on whether open plan offices are a good or bad thing

Public libraries aren't dead just yet

Why computers are so bad at comparing things

Here’s how vulnerable to automation your job is

Banks should not assume fraud victims are at fault, according to a UK watchdog

41% of Americans say they won't ever invest in cryptocurrencies

India cheers first woman wrestler to win gold at Asian Games

Asking job applicants what they earn 'traps women in low pay'

This man has four arms - but he only controls two of them

Technology can help us save the planet. But more than anything, we must learn to value nature

Could Rwanda become Africa's healthcare leader?

The race is on to secure the world’s biggest trading bloc – and China is leading the way

How to follow our #amnc18 meeting in China

The Oslo model: how to prepare your city for the electric-vehicle surge

How sexism can block a woman's choice to be sterilised

A Scottish county is giving away free tampons to tackle period poverty

3 reasons all countries should embrace the Global Compact for Migration

Nanomedicine could revolutionise the way we treat TB. Here’s how

How will economic growth be affected by higher tariffs?

Six-in-ten Americans support growing human organs in animals for transplants

By 2030 we could throw away more than 2 billion tonnes of food

How a dictionary is helping fight drug resistance in Asia

Say hello to Hollywood's newest film star: a robot

People in these countries get the most paid vacation days

Global warming is making oceans so acidic, they may reach the pH they were 14 million years ago

Fail fast, fail better: 3 ways companies can master innovation

How our growing appetite for meat is harming the planet

Don't know what to wear? This AI could create an outfit for you

Where do the most jobseekers get benefits?

What is a carbon tax?

How aid can help tackle poverty

What is the long-term impact of Brexit on the EU?

These pictures show just how much cash Venezuelans needed to buy even basic goods

Venezuela has cut 5 zeros from its currency

Virtual reality is giving roller coasters a new twist

From prisoner to professor: Why criminal records shouldn't keep people out of college

Our obsession with paid work is damaging our mental health

The link between marriage and your risk of heart disease and stroke

The urban jungle: Why London wants to plant more trees

How fixing phones can help tackle knife crime

After natural disasters, we need to think about more than physical damage

When life gives you lemons: Sicily's farmers go tropical as climate warms

We're living in the age of the zero-sum economy

Parents can promote gender equality and help prevent violence against women. Here’s how

This British company is trying to raise awareness of period poverty

Banning plastic bags and straws is a drop in the ocean. Here's what else we need to do

Drone terrorism is now a reality, and we need a plan to counter the threat

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