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World Economic Forum

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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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.

S’pore to face AI challenge sooner than many other countries: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.

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Has Trump ‘ruptured’ the global order? What can Singapore do?

Carney walked back Davos comments in call with Trump, says US Treasury chief

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Donald Trump may just make Europe great again

If US President Donald Trump’s provocations end up producing a more capable, confident and contributive Europe, the irony will be unmistakable.
If US President Donald Trump’s provocations end up producing a more capable, confident and contributive Europe, the irony will be unmistakable.

‘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.

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