Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Unlocking Innovation: Lessons from Silicon Valley and Switzerland.

2024-08-14

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Check out our new episodes of the 'Swiss Connection' science podcast! We delve into how Swiss start-ups are learning all about the Silicon Valley mindset and Californian tech business. Hear from experts how they experience innovation, entrepreneurship and social issues. #siliconvalley #science #podcast #switzerland --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and...

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UBS posts billions in profit and presses ahead with Credit Suisse integration

2024-08-14

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2024-08-14

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Vodafone Italia: Swisscom notifies Italian competition commission

2024-08-13

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2024-08-13

Swisscom has filed a formal notification with the Italian competition authority concerning its mid-March acquisition of Vodafone Italia, in order to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals to finalise the €8 billion transaction. This content was published on August 13, 2024 - 15:04 +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The finalisation of this takeover “is on track...

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Canadian spy arrested in Geneva, gender bias in painkillers, and CHF 50,000 prize for creative ideas

2024-08-10

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What do you think about this week's stories from Switzerland?

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Inheritance tax idea has low public support, survey finds

2024-08-08

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2024-08-08

Members of the Swiss Young Socialists party (JUSO) handing in the signatures for their initiative in Bern, February 8, 2024. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...

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How ‘nearshoring’ is driving Swiss companies to move to Mexico

2024-08-08

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2024-08-08

Mexico is an ideal location both geographically and economically. New registrations from Swiss companies are currently the order of the day. Credit: Matt Gush / Alamy Stock Photo Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Explainer: how stock market plunges impact Switzerland 

2024-08-07

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2024-08-07

Could stock market jitters be a symptom of deeper problems? Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Unlocking Comet Secrets: How Astrophysicists Investigate Subsurface Ice Using Airport Security Tech

2024-08-06

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In this video astrophysicists at the University of Bern explain, how they want to study the ice beneath the surface of comets, using a type of instrument usually used in airport security. The ice on comets could help answer questions about the formation of our solar system. 00:50 A new kind of space instrument based on terahertz spectroscopy 01:42 Distinguishing between amorphous and crystalline ice 02:32 Building the SUBICE instrument 03:47...

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Swiss rider Steve Guerdat wins silver in Paris

2024-08-06

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2024-08-06

Only one trio out of 30 finalists completed the course—a testament to the challenging task that demanded the utmost from horse and rider, overtaxing some of the duos. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article...

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Swiss prosecutor hits Glencore with multi-million franc fine

2024-08-05

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2024-08-05

More Swiss breast cancer screening quality varies across cantons This content was published on Aug 6, 2024 The quality of breast cancer screening programmes in Switzerland varies from canton to canton. However,...

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Galderma gains L’Oréal as a new major shareholder

2024-08-05

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2024-08-05

More Swiss breast cancer screening quality varies across cantons This content was published on Aug 6, 2024 The quality of breast cancer screening programmes in Switzerland varies from canton to canton. However,...

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Swiss cross-border commuter numbers on the rise

2024-08-05

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2024-08-05

More Swiss breast cancer screening quality varies across cantons This content was published on Aug 6, 2024 The quality of breast cancer screening programmes in Switzerland varies from canton to canton. However,...

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UBP acquires Société Générale’s Swiss private banking business

2024-08-05

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2024-08-05

UBP acquires Société Générale's Swiss private banking business Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Stock markets likely to continue downward trend

2024-08-05

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2024-08-05

The stock markets are likely to continue their downward trend Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Stopping mass tourism in Swiss village featured in Netflix series | #switzerland #tourism #netflix

2024-07-25

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A Swiss tourism boss reveals how the industry reacted when a Netflix series attracted hoards of Asian visitors to a small lakeside village in canton Bern. #netflixseries #tourism #swiss #suisse #nature --- 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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UBS questioned by US Senator over $350 million tax evasion case

2024-07-25

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2024-07-25

UBS Group AG was asked by a powerful US lawmaker about whether the bank it acquired, Credit Suisse Group AG, failed to report an American accused of evading taxes on $350 million (CHF307 million) in income.

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Swiss drummer Jojo Mayer fuses drumming with cutting-edge technology | #switzerland #drums

2024-06-29

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Watch the video on our YouTube channel to check out the full interview. --- 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.

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US and Switzerland to exchange data to track tax dodgers

2024-06-27

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2024-06-27

The two countries plan to exchange financial data from 2027 to help both sides track down tax evaders. A corresponding new agreement was signed in Bern on Thursday, Switzerland’s finance ministry announced, although Swiss law will have to be amended before the change can be implemented.

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Jojo Mayer: Redefining Drumming with Generative Technology

2024-06-27

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He is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades, known both as a skilled technician and a visionary. Jojo Mayer talks to us about technology, tradition – and the future of music. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:43 – Research and development in Zurich 2:18 – How does his generative machine work? 10:42 – Talk in Ascona about New York and Switzerland 17:49 – How can AI shape the future of music? 22:06 – Outro. “Why are we still doing this?”...

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Swiss drummer Jojo Mayer discusses his artistic growth in the US | #drums #music #ai

2024-06-25

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Can a computer read a drummer's mind and play with him on stage? 🥁🤖⁠ ⁠ Jojo Mayer is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades and is now experimenting with a generative machine that can play with him on stage.⁠ ⁠ But how did it all start? Hit the "Notify me" button to watch the full interview when it goes live. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report...

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