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China Focus

China downplays big stimulus in 2024

Authorities don't want to give the impression that they are very worried about growth

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.

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.

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.
CEOs, economists brace for recession as Davos begins - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
Fresh Off The Block: Crypto assets increasingly correlated to Asia’s equities and more - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
SGInnovate and WEF to jointly advance circular economy innovations in Southeast Asia - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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

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.
Briefs: WEF proceeds with Singapore meeting even as virus spikes - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

Briefs: WEF proceeds with Singapore meeting even as virus spikes

These are the highlights in the news this week.

Cryptocurrency

'Dramatic' round of regulation seen coming for cryptocurrencies

Governments are inspecting risks around the sector more closely as the investor base widens.
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