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World Economic Forum

‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’ the AI mantra in Davos as fears take back seat

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang flanked by journalists as he departs after a business leaders reception with the US President on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang flanked by journalists as he departs after a business leaders reception with the US President on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment

Beijing sent Vice-Premier He Lifeng to 2026’s World Economic Forum annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort.
Beijing sent Vice-Premier He Lifeng to 2026’s World Economic Forum annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort.

Five takeaways from Davos 2026

FILE PHOTO: Flags flutter during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Flags flutter during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

At Davos dinner with Eric Trump and others, African president pitches business deals

FILE PHOTO: Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, attends an interview with Reuters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, attends an interview with Reuters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/ File Photo

World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Democracy strained by some governments’ failure to deliver, not problems with the system: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 23, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Elon Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all

Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

In fiery Davos speech, Ukraine’s Zelensky blasts EU, says US ‘security guarantees’ ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.

In a fractured world, Prabowo pitches Indonesia as a calm investment bet at WEF

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22.

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