World Economic Forum
Davos Gives a Pass to Xi Jinping's Hypocrisy
Be under no illusion: communist China is the biggest threat to our way of life in the West. The Davos crowd is simply too blind to see it.
Trump Says Musk Has to Build a 'Big Plant' in U.S 'Because We Help Him'
"He's going to be building a very big plant in the United States," president Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "He has to, because we help him, so he has to help us."
Greta Thunberg Says Planting Trees Is Not Enough to Tackle Climate Change
Teenage climate activist gave speech at Davos moments after President Donald Trump hit out at "perennial prophets of doom."
Donald Trump Attacks Climate 'Alarmists' as 'Perennial Prophets of Doom'
"These alarmists always demand the same thing: absolute power to dominate, transform and control every aspect of our lives," the president said.
Davos 2020: Trump Could Have Awkward Encounters With Thunberg, Zelenskiy
Nearly 3,000 leaders from 118 countries are expected to be at the gathering later this month.
Progress on Gender Equality 'Stalled' in North America in 2019, Study Shows
North America's gender gap will take 151 years to close—longer than Europe and Africa—according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
Business Leaders Slam Trump's 'Very Damaging' Trade War
"The trade war has been very damaging for the U.S. agricultural economy," David MacLennan, chief executive of U.S. food and agricultural giant Cargill, said in Davos Wednesday. "The longer this goes on, the worse it is."
Davos Financial Elite Call Higher Tax Rates 'Scary'
Just 26 of the world's richest individuals hold wealth equal to that of the 3.8 billion poorest people on the planet combined.
Richest 26 People Own As Much As 3.8 Billion Poorest
The world's billionaires grew their fortunes by $900 billion in 2018.
Women Will Be Paid Less Than Men for the Next 200 Years
It will take 202 years to close the gender gap in pay, the World Economic Forum's 2018 Global Gender Gap Report estimates.
Is America Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
In a new report, The World Economic Forum says the Fourth Industrial Revolution will eventually radically overhaul both governments and businesses everywhere—and some countries are more prepared than others.
Big Business Should Not Be a Negative for Young People
Supranational organizations and the gatherings of those that run them often seem out of touch and they aren't very good at inspiring drive or passion.
Trump Failed to Deliver on Economic Growth Promise
The economy continues to grow at a stable rate, but misses President Trump's 4 percent growth prediction by 1.4 points. For perspective, one percentage point of gross domestic product growth could generate 1 million new jobs.
Trump Tells Russia He Wants to Talk, Putin Agrees
Will President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin give a U.S.-Russia alliance another shot?
Trump Says He Wants A Strong U.S. Dollar
Trump said in an interview that he wants a strong U.S. currency and that earlier comments by Mnuchin were misinterpreted.
Justin Trudeau to Rich People: You Need to 'Give Back'
"We are in a new age of doing business," he said.
West Targets Russia in 'Economic War' to Unseat Putin
VTB Bank President and Chairman Andrey Kostin called the sanctions a "full-on attack" not only against the Kremlin but on all of Russian society.
Can Trump Succeed at the Davos Economic Forum?
It's critical that his staff keep him informed—and in line—at the World Economic Forum.
Protesters March Against Trump Ahead of Davos Visit
A few hundred anti-globalization demonstrators marched through the streets of Switzerland's capital city of Bern.
What We Can Learn From Three Female Community Leaders
As the global elite gathers in Davos they should look to the inspirational work of these community leaders.
Joe Biden Warns of Russian Threat to Global Order
Biden's comments come two days before Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
Political Turbulence Overshadows Davos 2017
As leaders gather at the World Economic Forum, a key question is whether instability will tail off if economic growth sustains itself.
Xi Jinping: 'No Winner In Trade War'
The Chinese premier also reaffirmed his commitment to the Paris climate accord.
Davos Elites Struggle to Respond to Global Populism
World Economic Forum meets amid protectionist movements around the globe, from Trump to Brexit and beyond.
Davos in the Time of Disorder
This year's World Economic Forum meeting would do well to seek inspiration from individuals rather than institutions.
Will Christine Lagarde Get a Second Term?
Exclusive interview: Has a French court ruined the chances of a second term for the IMF head.
Private Jets Descend on Davos For World Economic Forum
Many of the businessmen and heads of state who attend the annual event prefer to travel in style.
European Women Paid 36% Less Than Men for Doing Similar Jobs
The World Economic Forum's 2014 report on gender equality has revealed a significant gender pay gap, that on current trends won't even out until 2095