Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Beninese-American singer-songwriter, actress and activist Angélique Kidjo perform in the Congress Hall of the World Economic Forum on Thursday. Photo: Han Wei/Caixin

People applaud the musicians in the Congress Hall. Photo: Han Wei/Caixin

A police officer maintains traffic flow Monday on the Promenade, the resort town’s main street. Several pavilions hosted by the nations and the world’s top businesses were set up along the street. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

People walk in front of the Meta building Monday during the World Economic Forum. The metaverse was a key topic of discussion at the forum. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

A pavilion set up to showcase Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, to attract global investors during the World Economic Forum. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

People chat outside the Maharashtra pavilion on Monday. Maharashtra is located in western India. It is one of the most industrialized states in the country. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

India’s presence has grown at Davos this year. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

The “Malaysia House” was set up along the central Promenade of Davos. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

People walk past the Indonesia pavilion on Monday night in Davos. The pavilion is located next to the “Malaysia House.” Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin

The Ice Village building in Davos on Monday. The indoor arena, meant primarily for ice hockey, is one of the venues of the forum. Photo: Hai Yue, special contributor/Caixin