Economic Growth
Feeling good about 2017? These are the most – and least – optimistic countries
An Ipsos/Mori polls looks at optimism in 25 countries across the globe.
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Industries in Depth
Forget Google Street View. Meet Sheep View
The Visit Faroe Islands tourist website has attached cameras to the islands' sheep to map the landscape.
Industries in Depth
How green is your city? These maps compare green spaces around the world
The value of trees and plants in the urban environment is well documented: they improve air quality, shade against heat and provide an antidote to congestion, traffic and the pace of city...
Youth
Which countries are on the right track, according to their citizens?
A study looks at whether citizens of 25 nations think their country is heading in the right direction.
Economic Growth
5 charts that show what is happening to the middle class around the world
These charts explore the middle class following a tumultuous year in 2016.
Technological Innovation
Two reasons computers won't destroy all the jobs
An economist at Boston University has come to two surprising conclusions about the relationship between technology and occupations.
Nature and Biodiversity
You live in a world full of risks. These are the biggest
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report looks at the biggest risks and challenges facing humanity.
Emerging Technologies
Are these the gadgets most likely to change our lives in 2017?
Some of the most talked about technologies from the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Economic Growth
As the ATM turns 50 are we withdrawing from cash altogether?
Cash is still king - but for how long?
Trade and Investment
8张图表，看尽2016年的世界
透过2016年世界经济论坛发布的各类报告，让我们一起回顾风云激荡、发生了让人难以预料变革的2016年吧。
Education and Skills
How do we make sure our children are fluent in digital?
The world of work is changing. But education systems aren't keeping up. A new World Economic Forum report outlines ways to remedy that.
Energy Transition
Will Morocco’s 'green mosques' spark an energy revolution?
Hundreds of mosques are going green in Morocco as a part of its 'Green Mosques' project and are expected to have a wider push towards renewable energy.
Economic Growth
The state of the world in 2016 – in charts
A look back at the biggest economic issues of 2016 using World Economic Forum data and reports.
Which European country spends the most on Christmas?
A look at how much Europeans are spending on Christmas.
Industries in Depth
How much water does it take to make your favourite Christmas meals?
Have you ever wondered how much water goes into your Christmas lunch?