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Swiss entrepreneurs are staying put in Dubai
2026-04-11
Despite the conflict in the region and its impact on investments, Swiss entrepreneurs based in Dubai are determined not to leave the Emirati city that has become their home. They also reject criticism regarding the tax benefits they enjoy. Dubai is a city of glitz and tax breaks for some and a land of endless …
OECD moots Swiss competition and social reforms
2026-04-09
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends a series of reforms for Switzerland to strengthen competition, growth and social participation. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The focus is particularly on state intervention in markets, digitalisation and structural improvements in the labour and social sectors. The OECD is …
Switzerland, the country of four seas
2026-02-21
Switzerland is a landlocked country with no direct access to the sea. Yet it is connected to four seas. What sounds paradoxical is a geographical peculiarity in Europe: rain and meltwater from the Swiss Alps flow into four different seas. A drop of rain that falls in the Swiss Alps can at some point later …
Swiss supermarket chain Coop recalls chocolate products
2026-02-16
Swiss supermarket chain Coop is recalling two Halba brand chocolate products that may contain metallic particles, which represents a health hazard. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These products must not be consumed, the organisation Recall Swiss said on Monday. The recall concerns “Halba Maxi Branche Classic” products in 45 …
Start-ups in Switzerland reach new record in 2025
2025-12-31
Switzerland reached a new peak in company start-ups this year: up by more than 5% year-on-year, they will reach a record 55,654 in 2025. Among the French-speaking cantons, Geneva, Fribourg and Jura were particularly active. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The most common business segments for new companies are consulting, …
Experts predict Swiss franc will stay strong in 2026
2025-12-29
The Swiss franc is not weakening, despite the shock of the US tariffs that threatened to hit the Swiss economy. According to experts, the Swiss currency should continue its upward trend of recent years in 2026. What are the arguments in favour of the franc? Experts cite political stability, high current account surpluses, low debt, …
Tariffs: Swiss minister talks with US trade representative
2025-11-08
Economics Minister Guy Parmelin had talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer today. According to Parmelin, the dialogue was constructive. During the videoconference, which lasted about half an hour, the two interlocutors discussed bilateral trade and investment, Parmelin explained. According to him, there is a new climate in relations between Bern and Washington. However, when …
Swisscom profits hit by Vodafone Italia integration
2025-11-06
Swisscom suffered a slump in profits in the first nine months of the year. The integration of the acquired Vodafone Italia is primarily to blame, which caused the result to plummet. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Net profit fell by 23% to CHF988 million between January and September, as Swisscom …
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