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World Economic Forum

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.

The Usual Place Podcast

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.

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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.