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- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
Image: Unsplash Ryoji Iwata The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation In the longer term, climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks global populations will face Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take
- World Economic Forum Report Highlights Retirement Trends as Life . . .
New York, USA, 8 June 2023 – Life expectancy increased from an average of 48 to 73 years between 1950 and 2019 and the United Nations forecasts further increases, estimating that global average life expectancy will reach about 81 years by 2100 Longer lifespans are causing individuals, governments and business leaders to rethink their
- Latest World News Headlines - SBS
Global News in Over 35 Languages Watch on free-to-air television channel 35 or LIVE stream with SBS On Demand How to Watch Program Guide Watch News Programs SBS World News News - Domestic
- Global Gender Gap Report 2024 | World Economic Forum
The Global Gender Gap Index 2024 benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment) It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since its inception
- New report details global trade challenges - and other international . . .
This monthly round-up brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade Top international trade stories: A new World Bank report highlights global trade challenges and slow recovery; Emerging economies' share of world trade has doubled over past 60 years, UNCTAD says; India sees boom in exports; and more
- Global IT outage: A cyber alarm heard around the world
The global IT outage caused an estimated $1 billion in global costs Last week, businesses and governments worldwide were disrupted by a major IT outage The global outage was caused by a bugged patch pushed by one of the world's largest cyber security providers and estimated to cost $1 billion The outage was a stark reminder of the importance
- Global debt is at $307 trillion. Why does it matter . . . - World . . .
Global debt is borrowing by governments, businesses and people, and it’s at dangerously high levels In 2021, global debt reached a record $303 trillion, a further jump from what was record global debt in 2020 of $226 trillion, as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Global Debt Database This was the biggest one-year debt
- What will happen to the global economy in 2024? | World Economic Forum
The global economy is expected to remain uncertain throughout 2024 The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook finds that just over half of chief economists anticipate the global economy to weaken this year Seven in 10 expect the pace of geoeconomic fragmentation to accelerate in 2024 Uncertainty continues to be the name of
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