Global Cooperation
In pictures: World leaders, top experts gather at Davos 2024
In pictures: Nearly 3,000 leaders from 120 countries gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2024.
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Geo-Economics and Politics
What does 2024 have in store for the economy? Leading chief economists give their views
Opinion is split on whether the global economy will weaken or strengthen in the coming year, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.
Geo-Economics and Politics
‘No shortages of headwinds’: Chief economists detail the hurdles facing the global economy
The global economy is fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economics Outlook, as financial conditions remain tight and geopolitical rifts continue.
Global Cooperation
Security and cooperation at Davos 2024: What to know
World leaders are gathering at Davos 2024 amid a tense geopolitical landscape. The far-reaching impact of geopolitics is why security and cooperation is one of the meeting's main themes.
Cybersecurity
Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users. Here's what to know
Tech giant Meta has introduced default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook to ensure that digital safety on the platforms is not compromised.
Geographies in Depth
“一带一路”倡议迎来10周年，未来应该如何展望？
2013年，中国正式提出共建“一带一路”倡议。“一带一路”倡议跨越陆地与海洋，连通多个大洲，以基础设施建设为关键领域和核心环节，旨在促进互联互通格局加速形成。目前，已有150多个国家和30多个国际组织加入共建“一带一路”倡议。
Geographies in Depth
China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns 10. Here’s what to know
This fall marks 10 years since China announced its Belt and Road Initiative. The vast infrastructure project aims to connect multiple continents across land and sea.
Resilience, Peace and Security
IFRC sounds the alarm on Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis following major earthquakes
Afghanistan was hit recently by earthquakes that exacerbated the country’s humanitarian crisis. 'Everything was flattened - there was not a single standing house,' a top IFRC official said.
Stakeholder Capitalism
Global minimum corporate tax deal 'dramatically weakened' by loopholes, report warns
In 2021, more than 140 countries and territories agreed to a 15% minimum corporate tax rate. The deal, however, has been “dramatically weakened” by loopholes, a new report found.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
Global Future Councils: Experts talk AI, climate, jobs and more in Dubai. Here's what to know
Leading experts from across business, academia, government, civil society and media gathered in Dubai, UAE, for the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils.
Forum in Focus
Is AI a force for good? Depends on who controls it, experts say
AI has advanced at whiplash speeds, prompting technology experts and the general public alike to ask a simple question: Is AI a force for good?
Economic Growth
首席经济学家：应如何看待经济不确定性对可持续发展目标造成的影响？
可持续发展目标原定于2030年全部实现，但全球危机减缓了这一进程。世界经济论坛发布的《首席经济学家展望》报告强调了目前全球发展所面临的挑战。我们咨询了五位首席经济学家，获得了关于政府和企业应如何合作以推进可持续发展目标的宝贵建议。
Geographies in Depth
The African Union wants to create its own credit rating agency. Here's why
The African Union plans to create a new sovereign credit rating agency that it says could provide more accurate risk assessments for governments across the continent.
Forum in Focus
Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils: World’s top knowledge network to gather in Dubai
The Global Future Councils are gathering in Dubai, UAE, to discuss the world’s most pressing issues and develop ideas to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
Resilience, Peace and Security
Albania to launch private sector alliance to boost humanitarian aid
The number of people in need of humanitarian aid has soared. Albania has proposed a new private sector pact to help get aid into crisis zones more quickly.