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Thursday, January 15, 2026
TopicWorld Economic Forum

Topic: World Economic Forum

‘Influencers’ are the first source of new investors for financial advice. It’s not risk-free

While social media has brought increased access to financial literacy and advice through memes and metaphors, the quality can be inconsistent, surface level and susceptible to fraud.

Tech-savvy youth, abundant minerals—Africa is the next big player in semiconductor industry

Investing in Africa's semiconductor industry not just reduces supply chain risks but also fosters sustainable economic development and creates jobs.

Dubai, Rome, Sofia have airports of tomorrow. They are tackling carbon emissions

Airports are exploring the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure, which requires substantial clean energy resources.

Construction to transition planning – 5 policy actions that can help countries meet climate goals

Countries need to act to double the rate of energy efficiency improvement globally in order to meet their climate goals.

How governments can finance, build, and scale the carbon dioxide removal industry

CDR can purge carbon that’s already in the atmosphere, as well as that emitted on an ongoing basis. It is an essential element of transitioning to a net-zero economy.

Manufacturing with AI can drive a sustainable future. Here’s how

AI can bridge the gap between environmental, social and governance disclosures and actionable business strategies.

China’s shifting industries are reshaping its long-term growth model. Here’s how

Recent IMF figures show that China is in the position of contributing more to global GDP growth than any other economy—including the combined economies of the G7.

FBI took down 19 million ‘zombie’ computers engaged in financial fraud, identity theft

It took down a botnet that had infected millions of computers with malware in nearly 200 countries. The alleged operator used the proceeds to buy fast cars, luxury watches and properties.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

Global trade growth is set to double in 2024. Here’s why

The IMF also predicts the world economy will see less 'economic scarring' from the multiple consecutive crises of the past four years.

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A new Indian foreign policy consensus is emerging. That India isn’t a great power yet

After exuberance, India must now not only take difficult and costly steps toward industrialisation, but also convert growth into geo-economic leverage and military modernisation.

Geoeconomic confrontation top trigger for global crisis, cyber insecurity biggest risk for India—WEF

WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.