Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Why Is Switzerland Sitting Out The Race To Attract US Scientists? | #US #switzerland #science

2025-08-22

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Why Switzerland isn’t competing for America’s scientists As the United States slashes funding for scientific research and places increasing pressure on universities, many top researchers are seeking opportunities abroad. While much of Europe is actively welcoming this talent with open arms, Switzerland is taking a different approach – choosing not to join the race to attract them. Visit Swissinfo to read more about why Switzerland is standing...

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Swiss robots to deliver Just Eat takeaway meals

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

One of the world's largest food delivery platforms, Just Eat Takeaway, has turned to a Swiss company to experiment with robotic home deliveries. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox RIVR, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ), has been chosen to conduct the pilot phase in Switzerland. "Together …

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Swiss food group Orior to cut 90 jobs

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

Faced with declining half-year results and a high level of debt, the Orior food group is cutting 90 jobs to turn its business around. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Zurich-based group now wants to focus on the Swiss market and a selection of international activities. Management is considering "all …

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Swiss gold shipments to US soared in July

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

Swiss gold exports to the United States soared in July. Almost five times as much precious metal was sent compared to the previous year - 54 tonnes worth almost CHF4.7 billion. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Last month, Switzerland exported a total of 139 tonnes of gold worth CHF12 billion, … Continue...

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Swiss Post plans 100 job cuts

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

Swiss Post is planning around 100 redundancies by 2026, due to the financial pressure. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In the first half of 2025, the company's profit fell by 44% compared to the previous year. The aim is to be able to continue to provide the universal service self-financed … Continue reading...

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Swiss exports to US were growing before stinging tariffs

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

Swiss exports to the United States inched up in July, the second straight month of expansion before President Donald Trump unexpectedly slapped a 39% tariff on the country. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Foreign sales to the US, adjusted for seasonal swings, rose 1.1% from June, the Swiss Office for …

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Swiss solar industry fears end of boom period

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

Swiss solar panel company Mons Solar has filed for bankruptcy as the domestic industry faces a reduction in state subsidies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox With the coronavirus pandemic and the energy crisis a few years ago, the market for solar systems experienced a veritable boom. Figures from the industry …

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Patience key in Swiss-US tariff dispute: John Bolton

2025-08-21

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2025-08-21

In the ongoing dispute over United States tariffs, Switzerland should grit its teeth and wait, according to former National Security Advisor John Bolton. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Bolton, who served during President Donald Trump's first term in the White House, gave his comments to the Blick newspaper. "With counter-tariffs, …

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Swiss central bank urged to tread carefully over tariffs

2025-08-20

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2025-08-20

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) shouldn’t seek to soften the impact of United States tariffs through monetary-policy channels, according to a group of economists. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss exporters are currently in a double bind, enduring the 39% levy imposed this month as well as a strong franc …

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How semiconductors are made: inside the chip manufacturing process | #switzerland #semiconductor

2025-08-18

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Making semiconductor chips for computers, machinery, transport and many other devices is a costly, time-consuming process. --- 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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Trump made direct financial demands during call with Swiss president

2025-08-17

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2025-08-17

During the telephone call between Karin Keller-Sutter and Donald Trump on July 31, Trump demanded direct payments from Switzerland, according to an investigation by SonntagsBlick. Contrary to initial assumptions, the conversation was not initiated by Keller-Sutter, but by the US Trade Representative.

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Swiss businesses plan employee pay raises in 2026

2025-08-17

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2025-08-17

Swiss companies' expectations for salary growth are down by 0.3 percentage points compared to a year ago. These are the findings of the latest salary survey conducted by the Center for Economic Research (KOF) at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich. The survey was conducted with around 4,500 firms.

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Over 6,000 apprenticeships remain unfilled in Switzerland

2025-08-17

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2025-08-17

By mid-August, which is the start of the Swiss school year, some 6,400 apprenticeship vacancies remain, mainly in the construction, catering and machinery industries. This is a quarter fewer than 12 months ago (8,500). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These figures, published on Friday by the Yousty apprenticeship platform, show …

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US tariffs putting 100,000 jobs at risk in Switzerland

2025-08-16

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2025-08-16

United States tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports will directly affect 100,000 jobs in Switzerland, mainly in the watchmaking, machinery, metals, and food industries, warned the business umbrella organisation economiesuisse on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For the Swiss business federation, "the consequences could be even heavier, as suppliers and service providers also suffer indirectly".

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Larry Finck and André Hoffmann named interim co-chairs of WEF board

2025-08-16

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2025-08-16

In a separate statement, the WEF also revealed an investigation commissioned by the board has cleared its founder Klaus Schwab and his wife of accusations made against them by anonymous whistleblowers. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "There is no evidence of serious misconduct on the part of Klaus Schwab. Similarly, …

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Swiss economy stagnates in second quarter

2025-08-15

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2025-08-15

After a strong start to the year, the Swiss economy has slowed considerably. In the second quarter, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by just 0.1% on an adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A negative trend in industry was offset by growth in the … Continue...

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Lufthansa mulls importing its future Boeing aircraft via Switzerland

2025-08-14

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2025-08-14

Lufthansa is considering buying new Boeing aircraft from the United States via Switzerland. This measure could reduce the US trade deficit with Switzerland and thus help the country to avoid punitive customs duties, according to a report in the Tages-Anzeiger. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The order from German airline …

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Switzerland follows the EU with new sanctions against Russian oil

2025-08-12

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2025-08-12

Switzerland is stepping up its sanctions against Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine. The measures are aimed at Russia's oil windfall. The European Union (EU) approved the same package of sanctions in mid-July, the 18th since the start of the war. A total of 14 new individuals and 41 new companies and …

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Last Swiss paper manufacturer cuts jobs due to high costs

2025-08-12

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2025-08-12

Perlen Papier in Root, canton Lucerne, plans to cut 65 jobs to reduce costs. In addition to measures to increase efficiency and reduce costs, job cuts are also unavoidable, the company announced in a statement on Monday. Employees have been informed of the measures and a social plan will be implemented, the statement added. +Get …

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Gold will not be subject to tariffs, says Trump

2025-08-12

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2025-08-12

'Gold will not be subject to tariffs,' American President Donald Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social on Monday. Last week, it was unclear whether the new tariffs would also be imposed on gold bars from Switzerland. Trump himself weighed in on the issue of gold tariffs after confusion and panic triggered by the … Continue reading »

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