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World Economic Forum

WEF founder Klaus Schwab claims he found spying device at his home

The accusation adds another twist to Klaus Schwab’s high-profile departure from WEF and spat with the institution he founded.
The accusation adds another twist to Klaus Schwab’s high-profile departure from WEF and spat with the institution he founded.

In China, I searched for Davos Man but found someone else entirely different

China premier urges AI governance to avoid ‘losing control’

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China on June 24.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China on June 24.

Geopolitics and AI in spotlight at China’s ‘Summer Davos’

The annual conference organised by the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum brings together policymakers and experts across sectors crucial to the global economy.
The annual conference organised by the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum brings together policymakers and experts across sectors crucial to the global economy.

Bangladesh says $389 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support

Bangladesh is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change.
Bangladesh is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change.

Branded Content

Raising the bar for manufacturing: Inside six smart S’pore factories earning global recognition

Factories in Singapore are enabled to deploy artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains and power smarter manufacturing.
Factories in Singapore are enabled to deploy artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains and power smarter manufacturing.

CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties scrutinised

FILE PHOTO: President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende gives his welcoming remarks at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende gives his welcoming remarks at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

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US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links

President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Corporate jargon: How we went from ‘north stars’ to ‘activated patients’

The World Economic Forum at Davos is at the epicentre of global business-speak.
The World Economic Forum at Davos is at the epicentre of global business-speak.

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