This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. China’s industrial profits return to growth Industrial firms in China posted higher profits in the opening months of 2024, according to official data. The National Bureau of Statistics said that profits at industrial firms […]China’s industrial profits grow, and other economics stories to read this week
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. China’s industrial profits return to growth Industrial firms in China posted higher profits in the opening months of 2024, according to official data. The National Bureau of Statistics said that profits at industrial firms […]How Japan is attracting digital nomads to shape local economies and innovation
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda A way of working called “digital nomadism,” allowing people to travel and work remotely for the short or medium term without being tied to a specific location, […]Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Florent Kaiser, Executive Director, Global Forest Generation Forests are valuable beyond their ability to capture carbon and debates about whether we should plant trees or protect them reflect an either-or mentality that can stall transformative solutions. The complexity and […]EU provides an initial humanitarian aid of €70 million for Africa’s Great Lakes region
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the Great Lakes region of Africa is suffering from major humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural disasters, the Commission is announcing new humanitarian aid worth almost €70 million. This EU funding will support projects addressing gender-based violence, support to Education in […]Commission welcomes political agreement on Cyber Solidarity Act
March 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the Cyber Solidarity Act, proposed by the Commission in April 2023. The Cyber Solidarity Act will strengthen solidarity at EU level to better detect, prepare and respond […]Commission proposes to prolong road transport agreements with Ukraine and Moldova and introduces updates to the agreement with Ukraine
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The proposals, sent to the Council, include updates to the agreement with Ukraine to improve its practical implementation and enforcement while maintaining its objectives and scope.The original agreements were signed in June 2022 and later extended until end of June 2024. They give bilateral transport rights […]Child safety and healthcare in Gaza
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Batool Ammar, a recent medical graduate from Palestine who is currently serving as PMSA-Palestine President. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]For manufacturers, the circular economy strengthens supply chains. Here’s how
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In an era defined by globalization and the pursuit of efficiency, supply chains have become essential yet vulnerable networks within the global economy. This vulnerability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, […]EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels ‘at 1960s levels’, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels return to 1960s levels The European Union’s (EU) O2 levels from fossil fuels are at their lowest for 60 years following an 8% year-on-year fall in […]Commission sends Statement of Objections to six companies in farmed Atlantic salmon cartel case
January 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Norwegian salmon producers Cermaq, Grieg Seafood, Bremnes, Lerøy, Mowi and SalMarof its preliminary view that they breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in the market for spot sales of Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon in the EU. The Commission has concerns that, between 2011 […]Japan’s pivotal global role: Insights from Davos 2024
January 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda Japan has been demonstrating leadership across various fields, from international trade and politics to regional cooperation. In the expansion negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Japan took the lead after the United States withdrawal in […]COVID-19 Pandemic: the convalescence from a Hiccup
January 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Aqsa Shafique, a global health and digitalization leader and skilled medical professional pursuing her PhD in Health Sciences at University of York, UK. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA‘) by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa”’) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF‘). The Commission has preliminary concerns […]Black women in the US experience more pregnancy complications. Here’s why that needs to change
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle The United States is amid a maternal health crisis, with Black women being more likely to die and more likely to experience adverse events during pregnancy than women of other races. Recent research shows that Black women […]How a paradigm shift in interest rates and expectations is reshaping the Eurozone’s financial landscape
January 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tamaz Georgadze, Chief Executive Officer, Raisin, Max von Bismarck, Chief Business Officer and Managing Director, Raisin The global and European financial landscapes alike have recently witnessed notable shifts in response to central banks’ monetary policy changes. The allure of traditional […]The green transition requires an upskilled workforce. Here’s why
January 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jonas Prising, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup The impacts of climate change have never been more apparent. 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded and leaders once again came together to commit to climate action at last year’s COP28. Yet, at the […]Will copyright law enable or inhibit generative AI?
January 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jim Holloway, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP, Milton Cheng, Global Chair, Baker McKenzie, Julia S. Dickenson, Counsel, Baker McKenzie As artificial intelligence (AI) moves beyond performing simple tasks to creating original content, it blurs the lines between humans and machines. In […]Crossroads of Peace: Armenia’s call for global cooperation in an evolving world
January 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Armenia, Office of the President of Armenia As President of Armenia, I am serving a nation that has weathered historical storms, emerged resilient: adapted to reality and learned to survive. In the context of today’s […]Circular economy: How ‘lighthouses’ in the built environment can drive value
January 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fernando Gomez, Head, Resource Systems and Resilience; Member of the Executive Committee, Better Living, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum, Sebastian Reiter, Partner, McKinsey & Company For the first time in history, COP28 recognized the Circular Economy as a […]More and more jobs can be done from anywhere. What does that mean for workers?
January 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Would you like to work from anywhere? Now you can – and remote job opportunities will continue to grow. The rise of global digital jobs that can be […]5 urban transformation stories from 2023
December 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Urban transformation has been a hot topic in 2023 – whether it’s the changing face of our cities, tackling the ever-emerging impacts of climate change, or the incredible innovations […]Unveiling Health Inequities: A Call to Action
December 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ana Teresa Leitão, a 5th-year Medical Student at NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas in Lisbon, Portugal. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
December 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sabrina Feng, Chief Risk Officer for Technology, Cyber and Resilience;, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Joanna Bouckaert, Community Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Luna Rohland, Community Coordinator, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum A profound shift in global trade […]How to cope with cyber extortion from ransomware
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jason Lee, Chief Information Security Officer, Splunk In today’s digital landscape, we face an ongoing and increasingly serious problem – the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. Among these digital threats, ransomware, though not a new issue, has grown into […]Commission welcomes political agreement on rules enforcing human rights and environmental sustainability in global supply chains
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The proposal aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour throughout global value chains. Large companies will be required to identify and, […]Google is deleting inactive accounts. Here’s why that’s a good thing
December 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content Google is deleting inactive accounts to enhance cyber resilience.Unused accounts pose a significant security risk, making them vulnerable to cyber threats.The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 put cybercrime and cyber […]3 ways remote work is a double-edged sword for women’s careers
November 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Isabel Villamor, Assistant Professor of Managing People in Organizations, IESE Business School Companies across the globe are seeking the right post-pandemic blend of in-office and remote work. But for women, finding the right balance is particularly tricky, because […]Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new Eurobarometer survey released today finds that skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The challenge of skills shortages has grown over the years and now encompasses all EU Member States and […]Why El Niño and global warming could make for a turbulent winter
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “Little boy” – it’s an innocuous name for a phenomenon that affects our weather as fundamentally as El Niño does. The climate pattern is already particularly strong, but is predicted to intensify […]In North America, renewables are steadily gaining ground on oil
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sverre Alvik, Director Energy Transition Outlook, DNV Fossil fuels make up 80% of the domestic energy supply in Canada and the US combined.But that is slowly changing, and new predictions have revealed the pace of that change.Domestic consumption […]This may be the most sustainable car carrier ever built
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The maritime sector is responsible for almost 3% of global GHG emissions.Höegh Autoliners has designed a multi-fuel car carrier to help decarbonize shipping and its associated supply chains.It was one of the […]Bearing Witness to a Planet in Peril: The Intersection of Climate Crisis, Migration, and Injustice
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]MEPs support CO2 emissions reduction targets for trucks and buses
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers. The report was adopted on Tuesday with 48 votes in favour, 36 against and one abstention. It says that strengthening CO2 emission […]
