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The World Economic Forum was held in Davos this week (file pic)

The topic that rattled Davos - is globalisation dead?

This week the topic which had the high-powered fretting in Davos was the bold question: Is Globalisation Dead?

Next year's Davos event is scheduled for January 15-20

World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023

The World Economic Forum will revert to January for its 2023 annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos after moving to the spring for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 26 May 22

Water stress driven by climate change is already affecting billions of people

New group to tackle water security unveiled at Davos

To contend with worsening water woes, experts have launched a new global commission to study the value of the world's water, and work out ways of ensuring supply.

Business • 26 May 22

Budweiser brewer AB InBev has expanded its non-alcohol brands to 42 from 26 in the past five years

AB InBev 'off track' on non-alcoholic beer goal

Budweiser brewer AB InBev is "off track" in reaching its goal of making 20% of its beer volume non-alcoholic and low-alcohol by 2025, its chief sustainability officer Ezgi Barcenas told Reuters.

Business • 26 May 22

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a second address at Davos today

West lacking 'unity' over Ukraine war, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that that the West remained divided over the extent of its support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia's months-long invasion.

Business • 25 May 22

George Soros's dinner is among the most eagerly awaited events of the gathering of global business and political elites in Davos,

Soros says 'civilization may not survive' Ukraine war

US billionaire George Soros has warned that "civilization may not survive" Russia's invasion of Ukraine but said Europe could have a stronger position against President Vladimir Putin regarding gas than it realises.

Business • 25 May 22

The number of people 'marching to starvation' has risen from 80 million to 276 million over the last four to five years

Food crisis fuels fears of protectionism - Davos

A growing world food crisis is precipitating protectionist moves by countries which are likely to compound the problem and could lead to a wider trade war, business leaders and policymakers at the World Economic Forum said.

Business • 25 May 22

Professor Johnny Walker, HaloCare co-founder & Chairman of Clinical Advisory Board, Sarah-Jane O'Dwyer, HaloCare CEO and Gareth Presch, CEO World Health Innovation Summit

Halocare takes part in SDG Lab event in Davos

Digital health innovation company Carlow-based HaloCare took part in the Sustainable Development Goals Lab in Davos this week - the only Irish company invited to take part in the Lab.

Business • 25 May 22

Micheál Martin taking part in a talk on the theme of European unity along with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger

Taoiseach opposed to saying Ukraine cannot join EU

The Taoiseach has said he is opposed to telling Ukraine that it cannot join the European Union, given what he called the transformative impact EU membership has had in Ireland over the past 50 years.

World • 25 May 22

John Kerry addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos today

Ukraine war no excuse to let up on climate fight: Kerry

US climate envoy John Kerry told the World Economic Forum (WEF) today that the global energy crisis wrought by the war in Ukraine should not deepen the world's dependence on fossil fuels causing climate change.

Business • 24 May 22

NATO's Jens Stoltenberg at Davos 2022 today

Don't trade security for economic profit - NATO

Western countries must not trade security for economic profit, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned today, referring to debates over the use of Chinese technology in 5G networks and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline for Russian gas.

Business • 24 May 22

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking at the Davos gathering today

Oil embargo deal at EU summit unlikely - von der Leyen

European Union leaders are unlikely to strike a deal on an oil embargo against Russia at their summit next week, according to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Business • 24 May 22

Political and business leaders gathering in Davos are meeting against a backdrop of inflation at its highest level in a generation in major economies including the US, Britain and Europe

Economic outlook has 'darkened', leaders warn in Davos

Multiple threats to the global economy are topping the worries of the world's well-heeled at the annual Davos think-fest, with some flagging the risk of a worldwide recession.

Business • 24 May 22

Caroline Casey is announcing an iconic search for 500 young talented people with disabilities (File image)

Irish disability activist to launch initiative in Davos

An Irish disability activist has said she will launch a new initiative - Generation Valuable - at the World Economic Forum, which is under way in Davos.

Ireland • 24 May 22

Davos hears that the energy security crisis since Russia's invasion of Ukraine must not lead to a deeper dependence on fossil fuels, International Energy (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said today

Don't let energy crisis deepen fossil fuel reliance:IEA

The energy security crisis since Russia's invasion of Ukraine must not lead to a deeper dependence on fossil fuels, International Energy (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said today

Business • 23 May 22

Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Davos gathering today

Zelensky tells Davos - send weapons, stop Russia trade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used the Davos summit today to appeal for more weapons for his country and "maximum" sanctions against Moscow.

Business • 23 May 22

Executives from the crypto sector have descended on the annual gathering of business leaders and politicians in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos

Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite crash

A free bitcoin pizza stall and a "Liquidity Lounge" were among the treats on offer for attendees at this year's meeting in Davos, where blockchain and cryptocurrency firms have taken over its main street, despite a recent crash in digital coin values.

Business • 23 May 22

Russia House has been transformed into 'Russian War Crimes House' in Davos

Ukrainians host 'Russian War Crimes House' in Davos

With Russians banned from Davos, their den in the Swiss mountain resort was taken over by Ukraine and given a new name: "Russian War Crimes House".

Business • 23 May 22

Oxfam wants a number of taxes put in place to help reduce inequality

Irish billionaires' wealth up €16bn during the pandemic

The wealth of Ireland's nine billionaires has increased by €15.55 billion since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Oxfam.

Business • 23 May 22

The world has changed drastically since the last time the World Economic Forum took place in person at Davos in January 2020

Davos returns under Ukraine cloud after Covid break

The world's political and business elite will hobnob in Davos next week after a two-year break caused by Covid, with the Ukraine war set to dominate the exclusive Swiss mountain summit.

Business • 20 May 22

More than central bankers need to fight inflation - IMF

The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva said today it is not just central bankers who need to fight inflation.

Business • 21 Jan 22

Katherine Tai was speaking at the Davos virtual event today

US trade chief says world can't return to 2019 system

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that global trade policy makers should not try to recreate the pre-pandemic trading system but build one that is more resilient, sustainable and supportive of higher living standards.

Business • 21 Jan 22

Ursula von der Leyen addressed a virtual session of the World Economic Forum today

EU to propose microchips law in February - EU chief

The European Commission will propose a draft legislation for the regulation of microchips in early February, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said today.

Business • 20 Jan 22

Francois Villeroy de Galhau said inflation will be key as to how fast the ECB acts

ECB to keep options open on monetary policy path

The European Central Bank will keep its options open on its next monetary policy moves and inflation developments will be key to how fast it acts, Bank of France head and ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said.

Business • 20 Jan 22

The WHO's emergencies director Michael Ryan has addressed a virtual session of the World Economic Forum

Endemic Covid would not mean end of danger - WHO

The World Health Organization has warned against the notion that the Covid-19 pandemic becoming endemic would mean the disease was no longer dangerous.

Business • 19 Jan 22

Davos 2022

The topic that rattled Davos - is globalisation dead?

World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023

New group to tackle water security unveiled at Davos

AB InBev 'off track' on non-alcoholic beer goal

West lacking 'unity' over Ukraine war, Zelensky says

Soros says 'civilization may not survive' Ukraine war

Food crisis fuels fears of protectionism - Davos

Halocare takes part in SDG Lab event in Davos

Taoiseach opposed to saying Ukraine cannot join EU

Ukraine war no excuse to let up on climate fight: Kerry

Don't trade security for economic profit - NATO

Oil embargo deal at EU summit unlikely - von der Leyen

Economic outlook has 'darkened', leaders warn in Davos

Irish disability activist to launch initiative in Davos

Don't let energy crisis deepen fossil fuel reliance:IEA

Zelensky tells Davos - send weapons, stop Russia trade

Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite crash

Ukrainians host 'Russian War Crimes House' in Davos

Irish billionaires' wealth up €16bn during the pandemic

Davos returns under Ukraine cloud after Covid break

More than central bankers need to fight inflation - IMF

US trade chief says world can't return to 2019 system

EU to propose microchips law in February - EU chief

ECB to keep options open on monetary policy path

Endemic Covid would not mean end of danger - WHO