The 55 th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum opened this week with a powerful message and all-encompassing themes. Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, global leaders, leaving no doubt about his message: the undeniable need for, in Schwab’s words, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.

President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the US trade relationship with Canada and Europe in virtual Thursday remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also delivered a smattering of other misstatements and exaggerations about trade,

It means that we are in a polarized, fragmented world where we see less cooperation than in the past, and more competition. There is more focus on national interest. That is a challenge, as many of the biggest problems we face need global solutions.

The World Economic Forum, colloquially called "Davos" after the location at which it's hosted in the Swiss mountains, is a yearly meeting of elites.

With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International Monetary Fund had a piece advice for the continent on Friday: "Believe in yourself."

At the World Economic Forum, President Trump's return to the White House overshadowed traditional talk on climate change, trade and development.

The 2025 World Economic Forum kicks off its annual meeting from Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2025. This year's theme is "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age." Some of the world's top ...

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A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.

As The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland unfolded over the last week, each day marked an important stride in the global business and political landscape.

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