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Top 10 Emerging Technologies That Will Reshape the Future

• Smarter drugs, super-light cars and computers operated by thought among 10 breakthroughs highlighted • The World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies is composed of top  experts on new technologies around the world, representing both the academic and business world Geneva, Switzerland, 26 February 2014 – From super-light cars to smarter drugs, …

The Global Economy in 2013: “Fragile and Timid Recovery”

The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013 The economic climate is much better this year than last year, but the recovery is “fragile and timid” A new economic policy in Japan and strength in China and Africa provide glimmers of hope Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2013 – The global …

China’s Currency Unlikely to Topple US Dollar as World’s Reserve Currency

China’s currency, the RMB, is unlikely to internationalize in the short term The world needs to better understand how Beijing views its global responsibilities Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2013 – China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB), will probably not supplant the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency, except possibly “in the very long term”, said Lawrence …

UK Government Joins Global Initiative for Cyber Resilience

United Kingdom becomes latest signatory of World Economic Forum’s Partnering for Cyber Resilience initiative, which aims to build secure, resilient digital networks Initiative, launched in 2012, has now attracted signatures of over 70 companies and government bodies from 15 sectors and 25 countries Find out more about  Partnering for Cyber Resilience The theme of the 43rd …

World Becoming “Ungovernable”, Says Peres

Global corporations are replacing the role of governments Corporations are answering the younger generations’ call for individuality The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 24 January 2013 – Speaking this afternoon at the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Shimon Peres, President of Israel, said the …

Leaders Upbeat About Europe’s Prospects in the Wake of Tough Reform Agendas

It’s time to turn lessons learned from the Eurozone crisis into opportunities Tough reforms are working, but the single market must be completed immediately It is possible to achieve growth, prosperity and competitiveness while maintaining Europe’s core values The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, …