World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum, based in Cologny, Geneva Canton, Switzerland, is an international NGO, founded in 1971. The WEF’s mission is stated as “committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas”.

America’s aging infrastructure lags well behind other countries’

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CNBC Television published this video item, entitled “America’s aging infrastructure lags well behind other countries’” – below is their description. NBC’s Tom Costello joins ‘The News with Shepard Smith’ to discuss America’s aging infrastructure, which lags far behind other countries. The World Economic Forum ranks the U.S. 13th, behind countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, … Read more America’s aging infrastructure lags well behind other countries’

US recovery shows bitcoin is not good use for ransomware, says Slow Ventures’ Jill Carlson

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CNBC Television published this video item, entitled “US recovery shows bitcoin is not good use for ransomware, says Slow Ventures’ Jill Carlson” – below is their description. Jill Carlson, Slow Ventures venture partner and World Economic Forum Global Future Council, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the FBI’s recovery of the money paid to … Read more US recovery shows bitcoin is not good use for ransomware, says Slow Ventures’ Jill Carlson

How the Global Workforce Is Changing

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Bloomberg Markets and Finance published this video item, entitled “How the Global Workforce Is Changing” – below is their description. Jun.01 — World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi discusses changes to the global workforce from the coronavirus pandemic and expectations for the jobs of tomorrow as the WEF hosts a global jobs forum. She … Read more How the Global Workforce Is Changing

Bitcoin will remain a volatile asset in the medium term, says WEF blockchain head

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CNBC Television published this video item, entitled “Bitcoin will remain a volatile asset in the medium term, says WEF blockchain head” – below is their description. Sheila Warren, World Economic Forum head of blockchain, joins “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the moves in bitcoin over the weekend and the outlook for cryptocurrencies overall. CNBC … Read more Bitcoin will remain a volatile asset in the medium term, says WEF blockchain head

Can Africa get on the esports map? | The Stream

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Can Africa get on the esports map? | The Stream” – below is their description. It’s fast-paced and dog-eat-dog but these sports stars don’t have to get out of their seats – the playing fields of the booming esports world are on screen. In 2019, competitive video … Read more Can Africa get on the esports map? | The Stream

Bitcoin will remain a diversification strategy as prices surge, says WEF blockchain chief

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CNBC Television published this video item, entitled “Bitcoin will remain a diversification strategy as prices surge, says WEF blockchain chief” – below is their description. Sheila Warren, head of blockchain at the World Economic Forum, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss the rush of new investors into bitcoin. CNBC Television YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave … Read more Bitcoin will remain a diversification strategy as prices surge, says WEF blockchain chief

See Me: The uplifting global concert on World Economic Forum

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “See Me: The uplifting global concert on World Economic Forum” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video A new musical film, “See Me: A Global Concert,” was released during the World Economic Forum. The film takes viewers across five continents for performances that are meant to bring joy, … Read more See Me: The uplifting global concert on World Economic Forum

BizBeat Ep. 26: Digitalizing the world without a ‘digital divide’

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “BizBeat Ep. 26: Digitalizing the world without a ‘digital divide’” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video In the World Economic Forum’s new annual Global Risks Report, the so-called “digital divide” has been identified as one of the top challenges the world must tackle in the next two … Read more BizBeat Ep. 26: Digitalizing the world without a ‘digital divide’

Davos wrap-up: Leaders call for more engagement

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Davos wrap-up: Leaders call for more engagement” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda has concluded, after a week of meetings involving heads of state, CEOs, international civil society leaders and global media. The European Union leader’s address was a final reminder … Read more Davos wrap-up: Leaders call for more engagement

Official: It takes time to repair damage done to China-U.S. relations

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Official: It takes time to repair damage done to China-U.S. relations” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Fu Ying, vice chair of China’s Foreign Affairs Committee, said it will take time to repair the damage that has been done to relations between China and the United States. … Read more Official: It takes time to repair damage done to China-U.S. relations

Vaccinating the World: From Mass Production to Last-Mile Delivery – Davos 2021, World Economic Forum

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Vaccinating the World: From Mass Production to Last-Mile Delivery – Davos 2021, World Economic Forum” – below is their description. Get involved with health challenges! With vaccine developers estimating that they can make sufficient doses for more than one-third of the world’s population by the end of 2021, … Read more Vaccinating the World: From Mass Production to Last-Mile Delivery – Davos 2021, World Economic Forum

Live: Global leaders discuss resetting geopolitics at Davos 2021

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Live: Global leaders discuss resetting geopolitics at Davos 2021” – below is their description. Despite the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of climate change, key countries are stepping back from efforts to manage these and other global risks. What are the key issues that require urgent … Read more Live: Global leaders discuss resetting geopolitics at Davos 2021

2021 World Economic Forum: What happened at the digital summit? | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “2021 World Economic Forum: What happened at the digital summit? | DW News” – below is their description. A hundred and fifty million people in developing countries are likely to fall back into extreme poverty in 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate economies, delegates at the … Read more 2021 World Economic Forum: What happened at the digital summit? | DW News

The Point: Why is 2021 a crucial year to rebuild trust at Davos?

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “The Point: Why is 2021 a crucial year to rebuild trust at Davos?” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video As the World Economic Forum’s annual meet-up in Davos called for a “new form of Capitalism that puts the planet first”, what does that mean? Is the environment … Read more The Point: Why is 2021 a crucial year to rebuild trust at Davos?

Live: Singaporean prime minister speaks at virtual Davos 2021

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Live: Singaporean prime minister speaks at virtual Davos 2021” – below is their description. Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos 2021. Themed “A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust,” this year’s Davos Agenda event is taking place virtually from January 25 to … Read more Live: Singaporean prime minister speaks at virtual Davos 2021