OPINION

Talks needed to avert trade war amid global risks

News, Ronyoot Chitradon, Published on 24/03/2025

» Discussions at the World Economic Forum this year were dominated by risks that pose a threat to global economic growth. "State-induced conflict" was identified as the top concern by participants, followed by "disinformation" and "misinformation", and "environmental concerns" such as extreme weather, loss of biodiversity and ecosystem collapse.