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? Analysis and Comment • 28 May 22
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 … Business • 26 May 22
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 … Business • 26 May 22
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 … Business • 26 May 22
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 … Business • 25 May 22
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 … Business • 25 May 22
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 … Business • 25 May 22
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 … Business • 25 May 22
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 … World • 25 May 22
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 … Business • 24 May 22
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 … Business • 24 May 22
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 … Business • 24 May 22
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 … Business • 24 May 22
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 … Ireland • 24 May 22
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 … Business • 23 May 22
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
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 … Business • 23 May 22
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 … Business • 23 May 22
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
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 … 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
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 … Business • 21 Jan 22
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
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 … Business • 20 Jan 22
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
