The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality.

A recent report by Oxfam International reveals a shocking truth. During colonial rule, the UK took around $64.82 trillion ...

Drawing on a range of studies and research papers, Oxfam calculated that between 1765 and 1900, the richest 10 percent in the ...

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Within a decade, the world could witness the emergence of its first trillionaire, Oxfam International warns in its latest ...

Eighteen ‘Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators of the Year’  from across the world recognised for “extraordinary achievements” ...

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial ...

Business Insider's diary takes you behind the scenes on day three of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at the 55th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025.

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Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would ...

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