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The UK and India just signed a 'historic' free trade deal. Here's what to know

1 week ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

The UK and India have signed a free trade deal which will 'further strengthen the UK-India strategic partnership'. The agreement will cut levies on 90% of British products sold in the country, including whisky, food and electrical devices. The new agreement is expected to increase bilateral trade between the countries by $34 billion a year from 2040. On 6 May, the countries – the world’s fifth and sixth largest economies – finally agreed on a deal that they have been working on since 2022.
Frugal innovation helps governments enhance public spending

1 week ago | weforum.org | Navi Radjou

Governments need to balance growing demand for services with the need to reduce public spending in the current economic environment. While austerity has been the main strategy used by the public sector in the past, frugal innovation can help governments deliver better services with less. This approach involves making the most of all available resources, using existing solutions and responding proactively to society's needs.
The Future of Jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa: talent hotspot

1 week ago | weforum.org | Ricky Li |Ian Shine

Surging populations mean employers in Sub-Saharan Africa are far more optimistic about talent availability compared with those in other regions, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 shows. However, robust labour force does not guarantee sufficient talent supply, with many businesses in the region seeing a skill gap as a potential barrier to transformation in the next five years.
IMF says AI economic boost outweighs emissions cost, and other digital technology stories you need to know

1 week ago | weforum.org | Cathy Li

This round-up brings you key digital technology stories from the past fortnight. Top digital technology stories: IMF report finds economic benefit of AI outweighs cost of emissions; Emerging economies trust AI more than advanced nations; AI is revolutionizing India's healthcare strategy.
Iberian blackout: Cyberattack may not be to blame - but the threat to power grids is real

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Filipe Beato

Energy grids are "highly attractive targets" for cybercriminals. Image: REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File PhotoDigital Editor, World Economic ForumManager, Cyber Resilience, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic ForumA widespread blackout across the Iberian Peninsula initially raised fears of a cyberattack on electrical grids. Early investigations said a cyberattack was not to blame, but the incident highlighted growing vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure.
The Future of Jobs in South-Eastern Asia: tech skills rising

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Ricky Li |Ian Shine

Digital skills are seen as key for companies across South-Eastern Asia, but many see significant gaps in these areas, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. Geoeconomic fragmentation and climate change are also shaking up industries, creating a need for resilience and adaptability among workforces. Upskilling and reskilling are therefore goals across workforces and populations, and each country must find the most efficient and effective ways forward.
The key to solving the global water crisis? Collaboration

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | David Elliott

By 2030, global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Image: REUTERSSenior Writer, Forum StoriesThis article has been updated. The world is facing a water crisis – it’s estimated that by 2030 global demand for water will exceed sustainable supply by 40%. Water is a highly complex and fragmented area. That is why collaboration is key to helping solve this challenge, experts say.
Japan’s hydrogen gamble: Learning from Japan's energy bet

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Tomoki Matsuno

OpinionEnergy TransitionApr 29, 2025Hydrogen stations could pop up across Japan Image: REUTERS/Issei KatoKenneth I. Juster Fellow, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard UniversityJapan has envisioned a 'hydrogen society,' integrating hydrogen across sectors from transportation and steel production to gas and electricity.
How companies can improve workplace wellbeing in the Intelligent Age – and why it matters

2 weeks ago | weforum.org | Kate Whiting

Only a quarter of workers are happy at work, according to research. Boosting workplace wellbeing could help the global economy grow by $11.7 trillion, finds the World Economic Forum's Thriving Workplaces report. Here, ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science Jan-Emmanuel De Neve explains why workplace wellbeing matters. The world of work for many people in 2025 "isn't necessarily a positive place," says Jan-Emmanuel De Neve.
What could work in a rewired global economy look like?

3 weeks ago | weforum.org | John Letzing

On this Labour Day it’s worth considering ways in which tariff wars and rising protectionism could theoretically impact an average workday. Policies aimed at greater domestic industrialization and self-sufficiency have the potential to create new job opportunities. But history suggests that it’s not so easy to work around a principle like ‘comparative advantage.’It’s about more than learning how to screw in little screws.