Officials emphasise ‘openness and fairness’ as Beijing presents itself as a stabilising force in the world
World Economic Forum’s ousted leader files for defamation after ‘stupid and constructed’ whistleblower allegations
Ousted Davos founder says central bank chief has been in talks to depart before her term ends in 2027
Ousted head of World Economic Forum battles impropriety allegations and second probe into his conduct in a year
Klaus Schwab denies whistleblower claims and says he is the victim of ‘character assassination’
Fresh claims follow allegations last year that the chair presided over a toxic workplace culture at the organisation
Head of body that hosts elite business conference says event must recover ‘sense of mission’
Regulator concerned over the number of young people putting money into crypto
Lawyers hired by World Economic Forum ‘did not find . . . legal violations’
Technology strains our brain health, capacity and skills
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a crisis that reveals the country’s ongoing lack of gender equality
Business leaders are worried about climate shocks, but leery of phrases such as ‘green transition’
Plus, expensive US stocks, Ray Dalio’s UK debt warning and Le Corbusier at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern
Davos shows how many companies are convinced diversity and environmental measures make financial sense
UK chancellor has made more muscular use of Treasury to push changes
ECB president defends continent’s strengths and insists it is ‘not a basket case’
Plus, Austrian property tycoon René Benko is arrested after his empire unravels
A conversation with the chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
UK chancellor used meetings at Swiss gathering to try and repair relations with business leaders
US president tells World Economic Forum he will insist central banks lower interest rates ‘immediately’ afterwards
Chancellor’s pro-business intervention raises concerns that protections are being weakened
Christine Lagarde warns of ‘existential crisis’ for continent while Donald Trump puts America first
Ukraine’s president delivers scathing critique in Davos of continent’s reluctance to spend more on defence
World Economic Forum members voice concern over environmental risks
US financiers look to revival of ‘animal spirits’ despite concerns over threat of trade tariffs
