Category: World Economic Forum

At Davos, War Is on the Agenda, but the Focus Is on A.I. and Elections

The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.
Why Is Antisemitism Low on the Agenda at Davos?

Some business and political leaders say more attention should be paid to a topic that is dominating discussion in U.S. boardrooms.
The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos

Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.
Artificial Intelligence, Ukraine, China — The Big Buzz at Davos

C.E.O.s and world leaders gather in the Swiss Alps this year as war, trade risks and disruptive new technologies loom large.
China Premier Li Qiang Says Economy Grew ‘Around 5.2 Percent’

Speaking at the Davos global forum a day before China is set to release economic data, Premier Li Qiang said the economy grew “around 5.2 percent.”
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories

The New York Times – Business:
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
At Davos, European Distress Over a ‘Made in America’ Law

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act stirred talk of a trade war, but also proposals for a similar E.U. initiative to stimulate green investment.
Does Davos Have Fun Parties?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A not-so-scientific poll of attendees at the Super Bowl of global capitalism.
Why Some Executives Wish E.S.G. ‘Just Goes Away’

The New York Times – Business:
The environmental, social and corporate governance investment trend is booming, but it has also become a big distraction for business leaders.
Davos Worries About a ‘Polycrisis’

The New York Times – Business:
So many global troubles have arisen that the political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland have adopted a buzzword to capture the moment.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Davos Is a Winter Haven, Even With the Crowds

The New York Times – Travel:
Many tourist spots are shut down or blocked off during the World Economic Forum, yet there’s still plenty to do amid the clear air and mountain vistas.