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2025-12-04
With 7.9 million parcels delivered around Black Friday, Swiss Post has exceeded its record from the previous year. The company had already prepared for a possible parcel record in November. Compared to the previous year, the number of parcels delivered between November 24 and December 2 increased by almost 400,000 consignments, as Swiss Post announced …
Swiss business group anticipates subdued economic growth
2025-12-03
Economists from the Swiss Business federation economiesuisse expect subdued growth for the coming year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox While real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.2% this year, they are still forecasting growth of 1% for 2026. This means that Switzerland will remain below its …
Swiss lawmakers agree on China trade framework
2025-12-02
Both Swiss parliamentary chambers have agreed on the wording of legislation to control foreign investments in Switzerland, particularly Chinese. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The House of Representatives has followed theSenate, which spoke out in favour of limiting the law. For example, the law will now not apply if a …
A 260-metre skyscraper in Zermatt?
2025-11-29
A hotelier-designer-artist from Zermatt dreams of building a 62-storey residential tower in the Valais resort, facing the Matterhorn, by 2034. Recently presented to the public, the project, dubbed Lina Peak, has divided opinion. A giant tower project is causing a stir in Zermatt. Its promoter, Heinz Julen, presented it to the public in mid-November in …
Swiss drugmakers face mixed fortunes amid Trump’s tariff upheaval
2025-10-08
Pharma giants may escape the worst of the import tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump as they cut drug prices and commit to invest billions in US manufacturing. But Switzerland’s smaller developers face a more uncertain future. More pharma companies are expected to follow in the steps of American giant Pfizer and secure deals …
Last Swiss paper manufacturer cuts jobs due to high costs
2025-08-12
Perlen Papier in Root, canton Lucerne, plans to cut 65 jobs to reduce costs. In addition to measures to increase efficiency and reduce costs, job cuts are also unavoidable, the company announced in a statement on Monday. Employees have been informed of the measures and a social plan will be implemented, the statement added. +Get …
The Swiss mountain village that inspired a Nobel Prize and digital governance
2025-06-20
Törbel is a small Swiss mountain village that has attracted the attention of international scientists. Their findings on how mountain farmers utilise water and pastures are shaping the way science addresses collective digital resources today. In 1483, Swiss farmers who lived in a mountain village concluded a contract on water and pasture utilisation.
PostFinance recruits former Credit Suisse executive as Chief Financial Officer
2025-06-12
PostFinance has found a replacement for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kurt Fuchs, who resigned at the end of February. Claudio Gaugler, a former Credit Suisse executive, will take up his post on September 1. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Gaugler, 40, will join the management board of the financial …
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