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2026-09-03
China has emerged as a powerhouse of biotech innovation, but local firms still face a steep climb toward financial stability and global growth. Swissinfo spoke with three Chinese companies navigating these hurdles as they set their sights on Europe. At this year’s Swiss Biotech Day in Basel in May, 12 Chinese companies – nearly double …
Switzerland is one of leading countries for remote work
2026-09-01
Swiss companies are increasingly offering remote work opportunities to attract young people, who rate this highly when making career decisions. “It’s essential to be able to offer remote working. It’s no longer an option. It’s part of our values,” Matthieu Chamorel, founding partner of the fiduciary firm DYN Group, told Swiss public broadcaster RTS. Employers …
Swiss seek China business boost as old trade links unravel
2026-08-31
The prospect of upgrading an existing Swiss-China free trade agreement (FTA) comes at a critical juncture for Swiss companies that face volatile trading conditions in both the United States and the European Union. Washington has announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on some Swiss goods, which is higher than for many other European countries. Brussels …
Six climate activists appeal Swiss conviction at European Court
2026-04-30
Six climate activists that demonstrated in front of Credit Suisse in 2019 are appealing their conviction for coercion to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg. They believe their rights to freedom of expression and assembly have been violated. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In total, around …
Swiss hotel industry had a good 2025
2026-04-30
The Swiss hotel industry generated CHF6.2 billion ($7.8 billion) from overnight stays in 2025. This corresponds to an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) on Thursday. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This growth was primarily driven by higher demand. …
More Swiss working beyond retirement age
2026-04-27
The share of people aged 64 and older in the overall workforce in Switzerland has more than doubled since 2005, according to new figures from the Swiss Labour Force Survey. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Twenty years ago, around 87,000 people were working after reaching the standard retirement age; …
High oil prices could boost renewables, says Energy Vault CEO
2026-04-25
Robert Piconi, the Chair and CEO of Energy Vault, says high oil prices could actually be good news. Energy Vault, a firm specialised in energy storage solutions for renewable sources such as solar and wind, is something of an exception for a Swiss-born company. It listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2022 …
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