World Economic Forum in Davos presents three key opportunities for cooperation on health security, Amazon protection, and Africa's renewable energy transition.

An unmissable conversation on the political, business, and technological forces which will define the world in 2025. In this exclusive chat from the World Economic Forum at Davos, Business Today Executive Director Rahul Kanwal sits down with Børge Brende,

Børge Brende says the development and humanitarian sectors should take advantage of WEF’s convening power and better integrate the private sector into their work.

China takes centre stage at Davos. Vice-premier Ding Xuexiang warns against green trade barriers and addresses concern over an imminent tariff war as US president Donald Trump kicked off his second term.

The World Economic Forum has officially begun. What's at stake for the global development world? We bring you the chalet play-by-play in this Newswire special edition.

In 2024, Azerbaijan signed landmark agreements with ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia) and Masdar (UAE) for the construction of solar and wind power plants with a combined capacity of 700 megawatts. Davos 2025 offers an ideal setting for showcasing these projects and securing further investments.

Topics up for discussion range from carbon pricing and the economics of nature to changing weather patterns and upcoming COP30 efforts. Noteworthy speakers such as Al Gore, Ursula von der Leyen, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,

Sounding bullish on the India growth story, President of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende said despite the current economic challenges, it had the potential to play a major role in the global economy in the coming years. "We expect that in a few years, India will be 20% of the overall global growth," Brende said.

Cuts in regulation introduced by Donald Trump seen by World Economic Forum speakers as likely to offer an economic boost

World Economic Forum President Børge Brende said while some tariffs may be introduced by the US administration, Donald Trump's ultimate goal will likely be to negotiate favourable deals.

Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, underscored the critical role of cooperation in navigating the transition from the Industrial Age to the era of Artificial Intelligence.

The organisers of the annual snowbound gathering in Davos say this year's event comes at a "highly consequential moment for the world", an understatement if ever there was one, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.