WEF meeting in Singapore comes as world resets, says founder Klaus Schwab

WEF executive chairman Klaus Schwab (right) speaking with ST Editor-in-Chief Warren Fernandez (left) and Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi during an interview on Feb 9, 2021. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Critical global issues such as climate change, job reskilling and food security will be up for discussion when the World Economic Forum (WEF) meets in Singapore later this year, the first time its key stakeholders will meet in person since the Covid-19 pandemic began early last year.

The meeting, set to take place from Aug 17 to 20, comes as the world is preparing for a reset in the aftermath of the pandemic. The focus of discussions will also be on continuing efforts to fight the coronavirus as well as on economic recovery and lessons to be drawn from the pandemic.