What will be the biggest stories of 2022? As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, President Xi will cement his power as leader of China, tech giants will coax more of us into virtual worlds and the space race reaches new heights. The Economist is back with its annual look at the top stories of the year ahead. Film supported by @TeneoCEOAdvisory

Dec 27, 2021

00:00 The World Ahead 2022

00:40 China revels in democracy’s failings

04:11 Hybrid working becomes the new normal

07:48 The metaverse expands

11:26 An African fashion boom

14:12 The space race picks up