Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Chinese biotechs eye Swiss collaboration as relations with US sour

China has made major inroads in the biotech sector. They are now the largest developers of major classes of drugs such as antibody drug conjugates. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Federal coffers to get CHF100 million boost from Swiss Post

The dividend will be paid out of available earnings for the 2024 financial year, which amounted to CHF324 million on an operating income of around CHF7.6 billion. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Risk of a real-estate bubble in Switzerland grew in first quarter

The UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index has risen to 0.29 points, compared with 0.25 points previously, indicating that the risk of a property bubble is considered "moderate", said UBS. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article...

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French authorities order Nestlé to remove its filtration system

In early 2024, the Nestlé group publicly acknowledged that it had used banned treatments (ultraviolet and activated carbon) in the past, then replaced them with a "0.2 micron cartridge" microfiltration system. Keystone-SDA Listen to the...

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Swiss Golden Visa scheme faces opposition

Passports for sale? Golden visa schemes are residency for the rich. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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US and China to launch formal trade talks

The Trump administration’s trade war against China has triggered concerns about global supply chains. Chinatopix Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle...

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Trucks unable to cross Swiss Alps by rail from 2026

Swiss piggyback transport to disappear by 2025 due to lack of resources Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Canton Valais wins, Zurich loses in Swiss company reshuffle

Arrival of companies from other cantons, Ticino seventh in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss business backs multi-billion franc state savings plan

Business backs savings package worth billions Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss inflation rate drops to zero in April

The price of Swiss consumer goods was unchanged in April Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Dubai attracts Swiss family offices tired of tax and regulation

Both single family offices, which manage the wealth of one family, and multi-family offices have been moving wholesale to Dubai or establishing a branch there. Keystone-SDA/Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the...

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Nine Swiss companies achieve top position in climate ranking

Nine Swiss companies achieve top position in climate ranking Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Directors leave Swiss military firm after fraud probe

Three departures from the Ruag MRO Board of Directors following incidents Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Messy Schwab succession threatens WEF image

Klaus Schwab is known as "Mr Davos" for his success with WEF Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...

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Switzerland’s super-rich: essential contributors or a social threat?

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Switzerland’s history as a longevity hot spot: From Alpine waters to stem cells

People from all over the world have come to Switzerland for centuries in search of the fountain of youth. How did the small Alpine nation become a magnet for longevity seekers? Longevity is the latest trend to take over social media. Longevity start-ups are raising billions, biohackers are tracking every molecule in their bodies, and longevity clinics are popping up all over the world offering a host of promises. But long before all of this,...

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Watch brand Corum back in Swiss hands

The Corum watch brand back in Swiss hands Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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UBS CEO not overly concerned about US tariffs

Ermotti on tariff impact, 'I am not overly concerned' Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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AI employed by 77% of Swiss workers – often breaking company rules

77% use AI at work, many against company guidelines Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss pharma invests in the US, WEF investigates its founder and elephant calf born at Zurich Zoo

Are Trump’s tariffs threatening Swiss pharma? Did the Schwab family use WEF funds for personal expenses? And will Zurich Zoo’s newborn elephant calf survive? 💊💰🐘 Here are three stories from Switzerland this week! --- 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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