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World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum holds its annual meeting every January, hosting the rich and the powerful in the scenic Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Switzerland. Topics range from economic challenges to sustainability.

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A man walking past an NIO showroom in China with a white EV inside

China's faltering economy in focus of WEF Tianjin meeting

China's faltering economy in focus of WEF Tianjin meeting

Chinese shoppers are cautiously holding back, DW's editor-in-chief reports from this year's WEF meeting in Tianjin.
BusinessJune 27, 2025
Infosys store is seen at Promenade Street in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2025.

Davos: Trump backs $500-billion AI deal, adding to WEF buzz

Davos: Trump backs $500-billion AI deal, adding to WEF buzz

The decision by major tech firms coincides with Donald Trump's move to void an rescind addressing AI's potential risks.
BusinessJanuary 22, 2025
Donald Trump signs executive orders as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance looks on

Trump's trade threats could compel reform, EU leaders say

Trump's trade threats could compel reform, EU leaders say

A hot topic at the World Economic Forum is how the EU maintain free-trade values in the face of a Trump administration.
BusinessJanuary 22, 202501:58 min
Protesters in Davos holding a banner that reads: "Davos: Billionaires Party While The World Burns"

Protests at WEF: World 'can't afford' billionaire bubble

Protests at WEF: World 'can't afford' billionaire bubble

Activists at the World Economic Forum in Davos are protesting against the growing divide between the rich and the poor.
BusinessJanuary 21, 202502:06 min
Greenpeace activists block the access road to the heliport during a protest in Davos

Davos: Young people put pressure on WEF's rich and powerful

Davos: Young people put pressure on WEF's rich and powerful

As the rich and powerful gather at the World Economic Forum, many people are wondering how to bring about big change.
BusinessJanuary 20, 2025
The logo of the World Economic Forum displayed on a window at the Congress Center in Davos

Davos 2025: Donald Trump, the US-sized elephant at WEF

Davos 2025: Donald Trump, the US-sized elephant at WEF

There's a lot to discuss in the Swiss Alpine town this year, but it's Trump's comeback that's expected to dominate.
BusinessJanuary 18, 2025
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An aerial picture shows the Congress Center of Davos ahead of the 54th annual World Economic Forum

Ukraine, Gaza, AI take center stage at Davos summit

Global leaders tackle multiple crises, from geopolitical fractures to a weak economy, at the World Economic Forum.
BusinessJanuary 13, 2024
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