China slowdown is 'no disaster', Davos hears The slowdown in Chinese growth has become the latest looming cloud over the global economy, but at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the advice ... Business • 22 Jan 19
Has Davos made the world better? Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum (WEF), has said his childhood during World War II inspired him to build an organisation that would ... Business • 21 Jan 19
World's 26 richest own same as poorest half of humanity The world's 26 richest people own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity, Oxfam said today, urging governments to hike taxes on the ... Business • 21 Jan 19
Davos survey shows people placing trust in companies People around the world place much more trust in their companies than their political leaders, according to a survey that suggests a mood of uncertainty ... Business • 21 Jan 19
Minus US govt, Davos faces Brexit & Brazilian populism Organisers of next week's annual Davos conclave put on a brave face today after US President Donald Trump withdrew his entire delegation. Business • 18 Jan 19
Trump cancels US delegation trip to Davos Donald Trump has cancelled the US delegation's trip to the annual international conference at Davos. US • 17 Jan 19
Robots will handle over 50% of work tasks by 2025 - WEF Robots will handle 52% of current work tasks by 2025, almost twice as many as now, a World Economic Forum study has said. Science and Technology • 17 Sep 18
Rohingya crisis 'could have been handled better' Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has defended the crackdown against "terrorists" from the Muslim minority, and also addressed the army's handling of ... Myanmar • 13 Sep 18
Science Gallery offers new perspectives at Davos Science Gallery International has partnered with the World Economic Forum for an exhibition focusing on how technology can be used to foster meaningful human exchange. News Lens • 26 Jan 18
Trump tells Davos US 'is open for business' US President Donald Trump has offered "America's friendship and partnership" to the world in his debut appearance before the global business elite in Davos. World • 29 Jan 18
Game Changer: Power of computer games in Davos focus Computer games could have the power to shift attitudes and self-beliefs, according to designer and inventor Mary Flanagan. News Lens • 25 Jan 18
It's a dog owner's life: Davos hears happiness secrets On day three of the World Economic Forum in Davos, delegates have been discovering the secrets to a long and healthy life. News Lens • 25 Jan 18
Taoiseach calls on UK to stick to border commitments Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hinted that the UK could get a bespoke trade agreement with the EU post Brexit. News • 25 Jan 18
Merkel tells Davos that isolation is not the answer German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the World Economic Forum in Davos today that isolationism and protectionism were not solutions to the economic challenges facing countries ... Business • 24 Jan 18
Blanchett highlights plight of refugees in Davos speech Film star Cate Blanchett is among 3,000 people attending the 48th annual World Economic Forum. News Lens • 23 Jan 18
Davos: Ireland has wealth to be more inclusive society Davos likes to perch on the zeitgeist. Whatever the prevailing global mood, the World Economic Forum likes to gather in all hues of opinion so ... Analysis and Comment • 24 Jan 18
Davos - What's it all about? Davos, shorthand for the World Economic Forum, was originally founded in 1971 by German business professor Klaus Schwab as a way for European corporate leaders ... News Lens • 24 Jan 18
Ireland ranks third globally for tourism marketing Ireland ranks third in the world for the effectiveness of its marketing and branding to attract tourists, according to a study by the World Economic ... Business • 07 Apr 17
No customs talks ahead of Brexit - Moscovici The European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs has warned that Ireland cannot get into talks with the UK over customs issues ahead of the ... News • 20 Jan 17
Firms may decide on Brexit relocation in Q2 - IDA The head of IDA Ireland has said that financial services companies who are exploring a relocation to Ireland are likely to make their decisions before ... News • 18 Jan 17
Xi tells Davos that no-one will win trade war Chinese President Xi Jinping presented himself as a champion of globalisation today, telling the Davos gathering of the dangers of protectionism and the futility of ... Business • 17 Jan 17
Economic gender gap could take 170 years to close The economic gender gap could take 170 years to close after progress towards parity between the sexes suffered "a dramatic slowdown", the World Economic Forum ... Business • 26 Oct 16
Ireland moves up on Global Competitiveness Index Ireland's ranking in the Global Competitiveness Index has risen by one place to stand 23rd out of 138 countries surveyed. Business • 28 Sep 16
Brexit heightens global uncertainty: China's Li Britain's vote to leave the European Union has added new uncertainties to the global economy at a time when downward pressures on China are mounting, ... Business • 27 Jun 16
Ireland's economic growth 'no victory yet' Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has challenged the Government's narrative on economic growth and criticised the European Central Bank for what he called "forcing" the ... News • 21 Jan 16
