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2026-01-19
The Swiss stock market opened lower on Monday, like other European markets, as investors digested the escalation of geopolitical tensions over Greenland and the threat of new US tariffs on eight European nations. Safe haven investments like the Swiss franc benefited against this turbulent backdrop. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your …
Swiss official downplays business leader meeting with Trump
2025-12-02
The head of the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs (Seco) has thanked Swiss entrepreneurs for their controversial tariff meeting with United States President Donald Trump. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Helene Budliger Artieda said she was informed about the gifts, including a Rolex clock and a gold bar, which …
Local Aargau government calls to preserve pharma jobs after Novartis cuts
2025-11-26
The local government of the Swiss canton Aargau has expressed regret at the decision by Swiss pharma giant Novartis to cancel 550 jobs in the canton. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “A job reduction of this magnitude hits the canton and Fricktal (region in Aargau) hard as a location …
Swiss government fears wealth exodus with inheritance tax hike
2025-10-13
The Swiss government fears a proposed national inheritance tax on estates over CHF50 million could reduce overall tax revenues as wealthy people are likely to leave the country. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Voters will decide on the proposal by the youth wing of the Social Democratic Party (Juso) …
Switzerland mulls public-private model for transport projects
2025-10-10
Economiesuisse executive board member Alexander Keberle calls for greater use of public-private partnerships to fund upgrades to the Swiss transport network. In an interview with Tamedia’s German-language newspapers, Alexander Keberle says that possibilities already exist in Switzerland, notably via pension funds. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “The state could work …
Swiss fragrance firm Givaudan to build site in US
2025-10-08
Givaudan announced on Wednesday that it is investing CHF187 million ($233 million) in the construction of a new production plant near Cincinnati, Ohio, in the US. The flavours and fragrances giant intends to strengthen its presence in the North American region. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Construction has begun on …
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