This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arsjad Rasjid, Chair, ASEAN Business Advisory Council When looking at drivers of economic growth, ASEAN is a region sometimes overlooked for its potential and overshadowed by economic powerhouses such as China and the United States. Yet in recent […]The ASEAN region is the world’s economic dark horse. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arsjad Rasjid, Chair, ASEAN Business Advisory Council When looking at drivers of economic growth, ASEAN is a region sometimes overlooked for its potential and overshadowed by economic powerhouses such as China and the United States. Yet in recent […]Should we be worried about deflation?
August 11, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda While the developed world continues to grapple with the fallout from surging inflation over the past year, there are concerns about international deflation pressures.Deflation is a sustained fall in prices that can […]Banks could hold the key to an equitable climate transition
August 3, 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: Douglas Beal, Partner and Director, Global Lead of Social Impact and Just Transition in Financial Institutions, Boston Consulting Group Climate action can bring unintended social and environmental consequences necessitating a just transition.Banks are positioned to aid the climate […]How digital economy companies can accelerate Southeast Asia’s sustainable development
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ming Tan, Founding Executive Director, Tech For Good Institute, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Sabrina Soon, Research Associate, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore Digitalization continues to […]What is supercritical water oxidation and how can it ensure a truly circular economy?
July 11, 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: Michael van den Berg, ACT Fund Investment Director, Common Fund for Commodities Circular economy and recycling are key to tackling the growing waste crisis.However, a paradox arises when we examine the environmental footprint of these activities, as they […]Getting economic statecraft right in the new era of competition and cooperation
July 11, 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: Alexis Crow, Partner; Global Head, Geopolitical Investing, PwC, Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore National security is quickly moving to the top of […]Eurobarometer: Europeans show strong support for the EU energy policy and for EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more optimism regarding economy
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 and published today shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition and to expect massive investment in renewables. They continue to widely approve measures taken by the EU to support Ukraine and […]Circular economy for textiles: taking responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle textile waste and boosting markets for used textiles
July 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU. This initiative will accelerate the development of the separate collection, sorting, reuse and recycling sector […]Five reasons the private sector should invest in the potential of smallholder farmers
June 30, 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: Michael van den Berg, ACT Fund Investment Director, Common Fund for Commodities Food commodity speculation has a negative impact on the world’s most vulnerable and is driving up hunger and global food insecurity.Many of those who are most […]Central banks’ rate push a risk to growth, and other economy stories to read this week
June 19, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Central banks’ rate rises threaten economic growth The world’s major central banks are still doubling down on inflation and will continue to hike interest rates, raising the risk of throttling economic […]Circular economy: New rules to make phones and tablets more durable, energy efficient and easier to repair, enabling sustainable choices by consumers
June 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones, and tablets, under the existing EU Energy Labelling Regulation. This new proposal comes on the same day as the approval of measures to […]9 ways young people are building the social and solidarity economy
June 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: Kenneth Kwok, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Global Citizen Capital In April 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution promoting the social and solidarity economy for long-term sustainable development through the advancement of the 17 Sustainable […]The future of work in the green economy
June 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 Alexandru Timis, Community Champion, Brussels Hub, Generation Green jobs are among the fastest-growing worldwide.Employment has grown in areas such as energy efficiency of buildings, pipe insulation, recycling and innovative renewable technologies.Despite the unprecedented challenges associated with this […]Future of banking: 5 trends reshaping a sector in turmoil
June 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Manuela Stefania Fulga, Platform Curator, Banking and Capital Markets, World Economic Forum, Lutfey Siddiqi, Visiting Professor-in-Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science The banking sector has been severely disrupted in recent years by events such as COVID-19, the […]Blue economy: how business leaders and scientists are improving ocean health
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Friends of Ocean Action at the World Economic Forum, alongside partners, is bringing together global business leaders and scientists to tackle climate change, equity and biodiversity loss.The 100 largest companies by revenue in the blue economy earned over $1 […]US debt ceiling suspended, and other economy stories you need to read this week
June 5, 2023 by 1 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. US passes bill to suspend debt ceiling The United States House of Representatives and the US Senate have passed a bill to suspend the country’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. There was support for […]G7 summit: 3 key takeaways for net zero action, nature and the circular economy
May 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Abdellah Hmamouche, Strategic Communications Lead, World Economic Forum, Jay Hawkins, Communications Lead, Climate and First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum The Group of Seven (G7) summit was the first in a series of important multilateral milestones in the diplomatic […]President von der Leyen at G7 Session I – “Towards an International Community characterised by Cooperation, not Division and Confrontation / Global Economy, Digital, Trade”
May 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Quotes from President von der Leyen at the first session of the G7 Summit, “Towards an International Community characterised by Cooperation, not Division and Confrontation / Global Economy, Digital, Trade” Despite all geopolitical difficulties, the clean energy transition is accelerating. It offers real growth […]What lies ahead for the global economy? Economists give their views
May 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Uncertainty seems to be the only certainty left when it comes to assessing the global economic outlook. Economists are not just divided on the prospects of a worldwide recession in 2023, but they […]What next for the global economy?
May 4, 2023 by 1 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 Paul Donovan, Chief Economist at UBS Global Wealth Management; Gregory Daco, Chief Economist at EY-Parthenon; Sandra Phlippen, Chief Economist at ABN AMRO; and Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist at Indeed Inc, joined John Defterios, a […]US Fed likely to make final interest rate hike in May, and other economy stories you need to read this week
April 24, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US Fed likely to deliver 25-basis-point interest rate hike then pause for rest of year The US Federal Reserve will deliver a final 25-basis-point interest rate increase in May and then hold […]How to leverage your skills in the post-knowledge AI economy
April 20, 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: Bozhanka Vitanova, Founder & CEO at TeamLift, Alumni, Global Shapers Community, Kes Sampanthar, Managing Director, BCG Brighthouse We can enable a skills-based economy that fosters cooperation and innovation, drives progress in various fields, and ultimately benefits both companies and […]6 vulnerabilities technology is creating in the financial system
April 19, 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Technology is creating new risks in the financial system – but can also be used to mitigate some of the challenges.Deep fakes and fake news could create market-altering events and are making it […]Here’s what the mixed economic messages mean for business
April 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda The ever-shifting global economy is never easy to keep up with – but with sky-high inflation rates and global supply chains still upended by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it can be harder than ever. […]Eradicating extreme poverty by 2050?
April 7, 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda How do you define and measure poverty and extreme poverty? Or, put another way, what standards are necessary for a basic living? The answer probably varies from country to country and it can be […]The chemical industry’s overlooked role ushering in the low-carbon economy
March 30, 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: Dr. Bob Maughon, Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, SABIC The chemical industry is critical to the global economy and for meeting societal needs. The innovations the field has given rise to […]What is a country’s current account balance, and is a deficit good or bad for its economy?
March 28, 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A country’s current account balance tracks the amount of money it has coming in and going out.It is largely made up of trade, but also depends on flows of foreign direct investment and […]India’s economy stutters, Eurozone inflation falls less than expected, and other economy stories you need to read this week
March 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. India’s economy stutters, but remains on track to lead world growth India’s economic growth slowed further in October-December, but the government is retaining its growth forecast of 7% for 2022-2023 – a […]The Circulars Accelerator 2023: Meet the 16 startups accelerating the transition to a circular economy
February 23, 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: Timothy Conley, Digital Engagement Specialist, World Economic Forum With less than a decade to deliver on the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals, the transition to the circular economy continues to be one of the most critical drivers for building a […]EU raises growth forecasts, Turkey faces $85 billion in quake costs and other economy stories you need to read this week
February 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. EU raises growth forecast, expects to avoid recession The European Union’s economic growth is likely to be stronger than expected this year, the European Commission says. It also believes economic activity will […]4 ways a greener economy can help debt-ridden countries
February 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Erik Solheim, CEO, Plastic REVolution Foundation, REV Ocean AS, Talal Rafi, Economist & Management Consultant, Deloitte Many countries are staring into a debt crisis as the world faces multiple challenges with supply-chain disruptions, the Russia-Ukraine war and high inflation. […]Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023?
February 10, 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: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content This article was updated on 7 February, 2023. After a tough year that included soaring inflation, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis, any signs of positivity are welcome. And, as we begin […]50% of the global economy is under threat from biodiversity loss
February 8, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content Whether you live in a city, a rural area or by the ocean, it’s likely you have noticed a decline in biodiversity. Maybe fewer birds visit your urban feeders, larger mammals are less […]
