COVID-19: Current vaccines may need to be updated
Current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated to ensure their continued effectiveness against Omicron and future variants, an expert group appointed by the...
Why cash is a critical resource with no substitute in cashless societies
Many people feel that their right to use cash is at risk. The reason this is so significant might be lost on some, but...
C-Suite Toolkit Helps Executives Navigate the Artificial Intelligence Landscape
The World Economic Forum published the “AI C-Suite Toolkit” to support executives in their Artificial Intelligence implementation decision making. The toolkit provides a holistic...
COVID-19 variants, rising debt, threaten global economic growth
Global growth will slow down over the next two years in the face of “fresh threats” from COVID-19 variants and rising inflation, debt and...
‘Keep speaking out’, UN chief urges in message to World Youth Forum
Although everyone has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on young people has been “especially heartbreaking”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said...
Global Growth to Slow through 2023, Adding to Risk of ‘Hard Landing’ in Developing Economies
Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and a rise in...
The Moscow Metro extends the Early Bird campaign
According to the Moscow Department of Transport, the Early Bird discount program has been extended until March 31. Thanks to this project, passengers can...
Climate Failure and Social Crisis Top Global Risks 2022
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. According to the Global Risks Report 2022, while the...
Policies should prioritize the poor and the vulnerable as the economy is projected to recover in 2022
The Malaysian economy is projected to expand by 5.8 percent in 2022, as domestic and external demand recovers, according to the latest edition of...
Climate change: For 25th year in a row, Greenland ice sheet shrinks
2021 marked the 25th year in a row in which the key Greenland ice sheet lost more mass during the melting season, than it gained during the winter, according to a new UN-endorsed report issued on...