Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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More electric vehicle charging stations to be built

2019-03-09

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2019-03-09

The Swiss government has awarded concessions to five companies to set up additional electric charging stations at 100 rest areas along the country’s motorways. The decision, announced by the Federal Roads Office on Thursday, is part of government plans to boost e-transport.

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Börsen-Talk vom 8. März 2019

2019-03-08

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Der Bitcoin-Skeptiker Marc Faber hat nun selber zum ersten Mal die Kryptowährung gekauft, wie er im Börsen-Talk erzählt. Er sagt der aktuellen Rally an den Börsen ein baldiges Ende voraus.

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Percentage of men in workforce declines in Switzerland

2019-03-08

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2019-03-08

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Recently published figures show a 7% decline in the percentage of men in Switzerland’s workforce between 1991 and 2018. The workforce figures, which include the unemployed, show a fall in male workforce participation from 81% to 74%, a 7% decline over 27 years.

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190306 robot girl

2019-03-07

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On Saturday mornings, a Basel arts centre becomes a playground for kids on a humanitarian mission. They’re making 3D-printed hands for their peers in need, learning both technical skills and understanding for others. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide …

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190306 robot boy

2019-03-07

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On Saturday mornings, a Basel arts centre becomes a playground for kids on a humanitarian mission. They’re making 3D-printed hands for their peers in need, learning both technical skills and understanding for others. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide …

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App to help Swiss army recruits get fit

2019-03-07

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Having fit soldiers is important for the Swiss army – it means fewer injuries and fewer people dropping out. That’s why it has launched an app to get young people ready for military service. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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Jacques Sanche, CEO Bucher Industries

2019-03-06

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Der Industriekonzern Bucher ist gut in das neue Jahr gestartet, wie CEO Jacques Sanche im Interview mit cash sagt. Doch gibt es Unsicherheiten bezüglich der Auslastung, da die konjunkturelle Dynamik leicht nachlässt.

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‘Media are the life insurance of modern democracy’

2019-03-06

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Simonetta Sommaruga – federal councillor overseeing environment, transport, energy and communications – worries about people who don’t watch the news. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit …

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Going shopping with the 1,000-franc note

2019-03-06

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What happens when you try to buy a coffee, some flowers or a book with the newly designed 1,000-franc note, Switzerland’s largest-denomination currency? — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews …

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‘We need to live up to our responsibilities’

2019-03-06

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Noel Curran, director general of the European Broadcasting Union, says public media must earn its funding and trust. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or …

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Climate sceptics’ arguments, debunked

2019-03-06

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Melting glaciers, air pollution, youth activism: when we talk about climate change in our videos, the feedback we get on social media can be quite sceptical. To see if the people writing those comments had a point, we decided to take a closer look at the arguments they were raising. Nouvo brings you short videos … Continue reading...

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Dieter Weisskopf, CEO Lindt & Sprüngli

2019-03-05

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Lindt & Sprüngli hat mit den Zahlen zu Umsatz, Gewinn und Marge die Erwartungen erfüllt. Dennoch kommt die Aktie nicht vom Fleck. Was ist los beim Schokoladehersteller? CEO Dieter Weisskopf nimmt Stellung.

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International Public Media Conference (IPMC) – full video

2019-03-05

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The first International Public Media Conference (IPMC) took place on March 4 in Bern. The conference was opened by the new Media Minister, Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga. SWI swissinfo.ch offered a livestream of the IPMC panels online, this is the full video. – Address – Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga – Executive Panel – “More indispensable …

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Copertura valutaria

2019-03-05

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Utili senza fluttuazioni. Le origini della distilleria Louis Morand & Cie risalgono al 1889. Grazie a UBS l’azienda protegge i frutti del proprio lavoro. Saperne di più.

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Crédit de fabrication et assurance risque export SERV

2019-03-05

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Grosse commande assurée par financement SERV. Les machines de Meteor AG sont excellentes. L’assurance de crédit de fabrication de la SERV leur garantit le succès à l’export. En savoir plus maintenant.

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UBS Leasing

2019-03-05

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Libertà imprenditoriale con UBS Leasing. Ultra-Brag AG, azienda di Basilea leader nel settore della logistica, si mantiene al passo con i tempi con UBS Leasing. Saperne di più.

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Gestion des frais

2019-03-05

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En temps réel. DT Swiss est désormais leader mondial des roues de vélo haut de gamme. Elle est aussi exemplaire dans sa gestion des frais. En savoir plus maintenant.

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Couverture de change

2019-03-05

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Cap sur les bénéfices. Les origines de la distillerie Louis Morand & Cie remontent à 1889. Grâce à UBS, l’entreprise protège le fruit de son travail. En savoir plus maintenant.

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Fabrikationskredit und Exportrisikoversicherung SERV

2019-03-05

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Grossauftrag mit SERV-Finanzierung gesichert. Die Maschinen der Meteor AG sind erstklassig. Mit einer Fabrikationskreditversicherung der SERV ist auch der Erfolg im Export. Jetzt mehr erfahren.

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Währungsabsicherung

2019-03-05

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Hedging schützt die Früchte langer Arbeit. Die Freiburger Firma Cash Hotel bezieht Waren aus dem Euro-Raum. Währungsabsicherungen verhelfen ihr zu mehr Planungssicherheit. Jetzt mehr erfahren.

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