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Bright future for new-look lighting
One of the greatest challenges discussed by delegates at Davos in recent times has been how to decouple economic growth from increased energy consumption. After the two hottest years on record, the environmental and economic imperative is now greater than…
Financial sector braces for strong headwinds
Senior bank executives and regulators gathering in Davos this week are still grappling with the fallout of the global financial crisis, almost a decade after the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
The digital retail revolution
Since the advent of online banking and digital retailers such as Amazon and eBay, you can now get almost anything you can think of delivered to wherever you are with just a click.
Innovation outpaces insurance
Most car crashes are due to human error, so it makes sense to replace people with computers. However, even with autonomous driving accidents can still happen and questions about liability will inevitably arise.
Q&A: Hyundai Motor Europe
Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing: "The biggest challenge we are facing is the clash between two industries: the digital industry and the old car industry."
Q&A: Omega
Stephen Urquhart, Former President: We have been at nearly every Olympics. It really is part of our DNA."
Supporting sustainable trade
At Davos this year, politicians and policymakers are debating the next stage in the integration of international trade, with giant regional free trade agreements set to transform global flows of goods and services.
A safe bet in Europe
At the same time as it increases its global exports, Italy is also attracting ever higher levels of foreign investment, especially from companies in developing countries which are looking to secure a foothold in more stable economies.
Q&A: Avery Dennison
Dean A. Scarborough, CEO & Chairman: "Our goal in 2025 is to have 70% of our paper sourcing FSC certified, which is the highest standard of paper certification."