
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
Aug 5, 2025 · 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.
Tracking tariffs: Key moments in the US-China trade dispute
Jun 25, 2025 · In recent months, the US and China engaged in a tit-for-tat trade dispute. Yet after negotiations, both sides agreed to lower recent tariffs and continue talks.
America’s dominance is over. By 2030, we'll have a handful of global ...
Nov 11, 2016 · The end of history has not arrived and liberal democracy is not on the ascendant. Misha Glenny contends that “Fukayama and others under-estimated Western hubris and the greed of …
When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? Experts explain
Sep 15, 2021 · This article includes updated perspectives of McKinsey experts on when the coronavirus pandemic will end based on the latest data. Among high-income countries, cases caused by the …
World Environment Day: How to beat plastic pollution
Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.
How advanced technologies can help us beat plastic pollution
Jan 7, 2025 · Global plastic pollution is skyrocketing but recycling rates are not keeping up. The good news is advanced technology can help close that gap. Here's how.
Made in China 2.0: The future of global manufacturing?
Jun 26, 2025 · Heavily inspired by Germany’s Industry 4.0 initiative, MIC2025 promised to turn China into the world leader in high-end manufacturing by the centennial of the People’s Republic in 2049.
Homelessness: What drives it and what's needed to end it
Aug 20, 2024 · Homelessness: Reframed at the Saatchi Gallery in London was opened by Prince William’s Homewards programme, which over five years aims to scale innovative solutions to prevent …
Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users ...
Dec 11, 2023 · 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.
Capitalism: A means, not an end | World Economic Forum
May 31, 2012 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …