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China downplays big stimulus in 2024
Authorities don't want to give the impression that they are very worried about growth
January 17, 2024
News
Tech, AI driving job changes for nearly a quarter of all workers
Big data analytics, management technologies, and cybersecurity will become the biggest drivers of employment growth, says WEF.
May 02, 2023
Sustainability
US$4.3 tril opportunity for Asia's businesses in transition economy, but region most vulnerable too: WEF whitepaper
Southeast Asia is predicted to experience a GDP reduction of 37% if temperatures rise 3.2°C by 2050 — the worst around the globe.
April 21, 2023
Sustainability
DBS, OCBC, Singtel and UOB named Singapore's most valuable brands in the Sustainability Perceptions Index 2023
All four also scored the highest in the governance pillar among the ESG pillars.
February 21, 2023
Global Economy
CEOs, economists brace for recession as Davos begins
This year’s big three risks are inflation, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical conflict, according to a PWC survey.
January 17, 2023
Cryptocurrency
Fresh Off The Block: Crypto assets increasingly correlated to Asia's equities and more
Over US$100 million worth of NFTs stolen between July 2021 and July 2022; while Ripple is listed as WEF's official partner.
August 29, 2022
News
SGInnovate and WEF to jointly advance circular economy innovations in Southeast Asia
The partnership will support sustainable development and climate action in the region
October 01, 2021
Global Economy
World Economic Forum to return to Davos in 2022
This is after the pandemic forced organizers to shift to Singapore and then cancel their meeting altogether this year.
September 17, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: WEF proceeds with Singapore meeting even as virus spikes
These are the highlights in the news this week.
May 14, 2021
Cryptocurrency
'Dramatic' round of regulation seen coming for cryptocurrencies
Governments are inspecting risks around the sector more closely as the investor base widens.
April 16, 2021