Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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UBS fined and denied right to sponsor IPOs in Hong Kong

2019-03-14

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2019-03-14

Swiss bank UBS has been fined HK$375 million (CHF48 million) for irregularities involving three IPOs it had help list on the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2009. Its licence to sponsor IPOs in the city was also suspended for one year.

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Court confirms legal weed should be taxed as tobacco

2019-03-13

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2019-03-13

The Federal Administrative Court has upheld a decision by Swiss customs to tax legal marijuana leaves to the same extent as tobacco. In its decision published on Wednesday, the St Gallen court said that “fake” marijuana – i.e. cannabis containing less than 1% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – was sold primarily to be smoked, and therefore should be taxed similarly to tobacco.

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Clemens Iller, CEO Schmolz+Bickenbach

2019-03-13

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Clemens Iller über die Geschäftszahlen 2018 und den Ausblick für das laufende Jahr bei Schmolz+Bickenbach.

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Clemens Iller, CEO Schmolz+Bickenbach

2019-03-13

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Clemens Iller über die Geschäftszahlen 2018 und den Ausblick für das laufende Jahr bei Schmolz+Bickenbach.

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Impressions from CERN 30 years ago

2019-03-12

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As the World Wide Web marks its 30th anniversary, its founder and inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, ponders what it has grown into – not always for the good of mankind – and how to fix it. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and … Continue reading...

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Stepping back in line with the Swiss army

2019-03-11

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A former colonel in the Swiss army decided to return to recruit school to see what had changed in the past 40 years. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) --- 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 subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website:...

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Stepping back in line with the Swiss army

2019-03-11

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A former colonel in the Swiss army decided to return to recruit school to see what had changed in the past 40 years. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — 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, …

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The forgotten Swiss Oscars

2019-03-11

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Sixty years ago, two Disney films “Ama Girls” and “Grand Canyon” won the Academy Awards. Both films were created by the Swiss filmmaker Ernst A. Heiniger. Despite his Oscar win and his pioneering work, he isn’t well known today. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Happy birthday swissinfo.ch!

2019-03-11

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SWI swissinfo.ch is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directors and editors from all units of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR have sent us their personal congratulations. — 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 …

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Report proposes third-class rail tickets for budget travellers in Switzerland

2019-03-11

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2019-03-11

Swiss railway companies should introduce a third-class category for passengers on a budget, a report commissioned by the Federal Office of Transport has recommended. The NZZ am Sonntag newspaper said on Sunday that a recent federal government report, commissioned by an external expert group, had recommended introducing “third class aircraft-style seating for maximum capacity at favourable prices”.

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Why there is so much egg pasta in Switzerland

2019-03-10

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2019-03-10

Strolling through the pasta aisle of a Swiss supermarket, someone new to Switzerland might conclude that the locals prefer egg pasta over the eggless variety. And, while that might to some extent be true, there is another reason.

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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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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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