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Uber forecasts quarterly operating profit above estimates on ride-hailing demand
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Uber is seen at a temporary showroom at the Promenade road during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
opinion
Global report says it will take 131 years for women to catch up to men – it’s too long
Linda Nazareth
international business
Uber says green rides will enable customers to track CO2 savings
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Uber is seen at a temporary showroom at the Promenade road during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
opinion
AI may be coming for your job, but all is not lost
Merge Gupta-Sunderji
technology
U.S. chip maker Intel to lower quarterly dividend in bid to conserve cash
FIL PHOTO: The Intel Corporation logo is seen at a temporary office during the World Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 25, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
opinion
The problem with Davos: Klaus Schwab won’t leave the party
David Parkinson
energy and resources
Davos 2023: Big oil comes in from the cold on energy transition
A photograph shows a sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the alpine resort of Davos, on the opening day of the annual meeting in Davos on January 16, 2023. - The world's political and business elites gather for the annual Davos summit to promote "cooperation in a fragmented world", with war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and global trade tensions high on the agenda. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
international business
Global economic outlook brighter than feared, but remains fraught with risks, WEF panel says
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 17, 2023. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
energy and resources
Climate activist Greta Thunberg demands end to fossil fuel investments during talks with IEA chief
Sweden's activist Greta Thunberg (R) speaks during a session with International Energy Agency chief on the sideline of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, on January 19, 2023. - Thunberg accused attendees of the World Economic Forum in Davos of "fuelling the destruction of the planet" as she arrived at the event in the Swiss Alps. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
international business
Cowed crypto crowd feels winter freeze at World Economic Forum’s annual meeting
A sign of the WEF is seen at the Congress centre during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 18, 2023. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
energy and resources
UN chief calls on business leaders at Davos to make ‘credible’ and accountable net-zero pledges
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 18, 2023. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
international business
Elon Musk wasn’t invited to Davos summit despite what he claims, WEF says
FILE PHOTO: Tesla founder Elon Musk attends Offshore Northern Seas 2022 in Stavanger, Norway August 29, 2022. NTB/Carina Johansen via REUTERS
opinion
What does the World Economic Forum at Davos really do?
Don Tapscott
international business
Two-thirds of chief economists expect global recession in 2023, WEF survey finds
A photograph shows a sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the alpine resort of Davos, on the opening day of the annual meeting in Davos on January 16, 2023. - The world's political and business elites gather for the annual Davos summit to promote "cooperation in a fragmented world", with war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and global trade tensions high on the agenda. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
investment ideas
Much to say in Tokyo (and Davos): World market themes for the week ahead
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 22, 2018, an armed security personnel wearing camouflage clothing stands on the rooftop of a hotel, next to letters covered in snow reading "Davos", near the Congress Centre ahead of the opening of the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit.
international business
Problems led by cost-of-living crisis preventing world from tackling climate challenges, WEF report says
FILE - Gerenal view of wind turbines at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, off the coast of the Guerande peninsula in western France, on Sept. 22, 2022. Climate change is the global economy's biggest long-term challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle because of short-term problems led by a cost-of-living crisis, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (Stephane Mahe/Pool photo via AP, File)
report on business
You can rent everything now – and we do mean everything
Julie Hommik with her couch she rented from Plenish is photographed at her home in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, October 23, 2022. Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
opinion
How ‘own nothing and be happy’ sparked a misinformation campaign that targeted the World Economic Forum
Adrian Monck
international business
Cost-of-living crisis to hit women hardest, WEF report says
A sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen at the Congress centre during the WEF's annual meeting in Davos on May 23, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
opinion
At Davos, a World Economic Forum without economics
Mark D. Wiseman
economy
Davos ends with Germany pushing global work on climate, war
German chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, May 26, 2022. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos from May 22 until May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
u.s. business
Pfizer to sell all its patented drugs at non-profit price in low-income countries
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla (R) gestures next to Founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab (L) during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, on May 25, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
world
Finland, Sweden to send delegations to Turkey in effort to resolve opposition to NATO membership bids
Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland of Finland, right, and Andrzej Duda, President of Poland address a panel session during the 51st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The forum has been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak and was rescheduled to early summer. The meeting brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, corporate and political leaders in Davos under the topic "History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies" from 22 - 26 May 2022. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)
international business
World Economic Forum leaders grapple with short-term need for fuel, long-term reality of climate change
John F. Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate of the United States, attends a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos from May 22 until May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
international business
Ukraine war, inflation ‘darken’ economic outlook as leaders meet in Davos
German Vice Chancellor and Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck attends a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, May 23, 2022. The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos from May 22 until May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
international business
Ukraine comes to Davos in first spring gathering of business leaders
A woman watches the exhibition at the former "Russian House", which Ukrainian artists have transformed into a "Russian War Crimes House" during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
opinion
Time for potential political leaders to say which conspiracy theories they reject
Campbell Clark
opinion
The WEF conspiracy theory is in the Conservative leadership race, and Canada’s main streets
Campbell Clark
opinion
What’s next for Canada’s housing market in this age of uncertainty?
Stephen Poloz
international business
Cybersecurity and the space race are emerging risks to global economy, World Economic Forum says
FILE -A man silhouettes in front of the logo of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. The World Economic Forum is again delaying its much-ballyhooed annual meeting of world leaders, business executives and other elites in Davos, Switzerland, amid new uncertainties about the omicron variant of the coronavirus. (Photo/Markus Schreiber,file)
international business
World Economic Forum to hold postponed 2022 annual meeting in Davos, founder says
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 19, 2017, a sign and logo of the World Economic Forum is seen on the third day of the Forum's annual meeting in Davos. - The World Economic Forum (WEF) said on December 20, 2021, it "will defer its annual meeting in Davos... in the light of continued uncertainty over the Omicron" variant of coronavirus. The high-powered meeting, which usually draws leading figures from business, politics and diplomacy, will instead be held in "early summer", the organisers said. Last year's edition was cancelled because of the pandemic. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
international business
World Economic Forum postpones annual meeting due to spread of Omicron COVID-19 variant
FILE PHOTO: A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen as people attend the WEF annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 24, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
international business
World Economic Forum cancels its 2021 annual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic
A man walks past a sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) ahead of the WEF annual meeting at the Congress Centre on January 21, 2019 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images
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world
South Korean President pledges to upgrade alliance with U.S. in call with Biden
This video grab taken on January 27, 2021, from the website of the World Economic Forum shows South Koreas's President Moon Jae-in speaking during an all-virtual World Economic Forum, which usually takes place in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Handout / World Economic Forum (WEF) / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by HANDOUT/World Economic Forum (WEF)/AFP via Getty Images)