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Swiss develop first see-through mask

2020-06-10

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2020-06-10

A fully transparent surgical mask that filters out germs but allows facial expressions to be seen has been developed by Swiss scientists. Caregivers should be able to wear them from the summer of 2021.

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Coronavirus: WHO changes advice on masks

2020-06-10

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2020-06-10

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently changed its advice on face masks. It now recommends healthy people wear them in public when social distancing is not possible, stating that they could provide a barrier for potentially infectious droplets.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland to reopen borders with EU, EFTA and UK on 15 June

2020-06-09

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2020-06-09

Switzerland recently announced that it will lift existing entry restrictions with all EU and EFTA nations and the UK on 15 June 2020. In mid-May the Swiss government announced plans to fully reopen borders with France, Germany and Austria. On 2 June 2020, it decided to hold off on a full reopening of borders with Italy despite Italy’s decision to fully reopen its borders with Switzerland on 3 June 2020.

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Lockdown led to big jump in worker productivity

2020-06-08

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2020-06-08

Thanks to more focus and flexibility, productivity per worker increased by up to 16% during the Covid-19 lockdown in Switzerland, a study has calculated. The study by the Swiss Trade Association (SGV), reported in the NZZ am Sonntag newspaper, found that while hours worked dropped by 10% in the first quarter of 2020, GDP sank by just 2.6%.

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WEF unveils dual physical and virtual Davos summit in 2021

2020-06-07

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2020-06-07

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual conference in Davos will take place in January with fewer physical participants – but with a new “virtual” connection to more than 400 cities around the world.

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Is the lack of inflight social distancing on SWISS airlines a risk?

2020-06-07

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2020-06-07

Over two days last week, Thailand reported a score of new coronavirus cases. All were Thai nationals returning by air from the Middle East. Otherwise, there have been almost no new community or ‘inside country’ cases since mid-May.

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Parliament approves extra CHF14.9 billion for Covid relief

2020-06-06

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2020-06-06

A further CHF14.9 billion ($15.5 billion) has been agreed by parliament to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Most of it will go towards unemployment insurance, which finances short-time work compensation.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland holds off on open borders with Italy

2020-06-06

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2020-06-06

Switzerland’s Federal Council announced on June 2 that it plans to maintain border restrictions with Italy until further notice as a reciprocal border arrangement with Italy would be premature.

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Que fait une banque centrale pour soutenir l’économie locale par temps de confinement? La BNS au menu

2020-06-05

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2020-06-05

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Voici une vidéo tournée par Christian Campiche lors d’une rencontre matinale autour d’un café. Christian s’est mis à enregistrer alors que nous parlions de ce que la BNS faisait, et surtout ne faisait pas, pour soutenir la population suisse dans cette période de post-confinement.

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Curveball

2020-06-05

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What happens when life throws you a curveball like a disruptive virus? From digital acceleration to dealing with isolation, gaining new skills and supporting others, the world has changed – irrevocably and in ways we could never have imagined. Young professionals and influencers share their insights and with host, Maps Maponyane. The Curveball panel comprises Dennis Ngango, Asha Ranchod Patel, Bilqees Baker, and Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo. Follow...

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Curveball

2020-06-05

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What happens when life throws you a curveball like a disruptive virus? From digital acceleration to dealing with isolation, gaining new skills and supporting others, the world has changed – irrevocably and in ways we could never have imagined. Young professionals and influencers share their insights and with host, Maps Maponyane. The Curveball panel comprises Dennis Ngango, Asha Ranchod Patel, Bilqees Baker, and Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo. Follow...

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Curveball

2020-06-05

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What happens when life throws you a curveball like a disruptive virus? From digital acceleration to dealing with isolation, gaining new skills and supporting others, the world has changed – irrevocably and in ways we could never have imagined. Young professionals and influencers share their insights and with host, Maps Maponyane. The Curveball panel comprises …

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Coronavirus: 22,000 Swiss deaths with no shutdown, estimate modellers in Zurich

2020-06-05

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2020-06-05

Based on data from the first wave of Covid-19, epidemic modellers in Zurich estimate Switzerland would have suffered 22,000 deaths without the restrictions on daily life introduced in March 2020.

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NGOs urge Swiss banks to ease developing country debt

2020-06-05

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2020-06-05

A group of 11 NGOs has called on Swiss banks and government ministries to consider offering relief on billions in debt owed by developing nations. The consortium says that the coronavirus pandemic has increased economic pressure on the poorest countries.

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‘Green’ aviation fuel aims to power planes by 2030

2020-06-04

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2020-06-04

The Covid-19 pandemic has overshadowed the climate crisis, but with the gradual return of consumption and travel, concerns about global warming are resurfacing. A Swiss start-up is developing an aviation fuel produced solely with water, solar energy and CO2. Will this emission-neutral fuel put an end to “flight shame”?

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Startklar fürs Mobile Banking

2020-06-03

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► UBS Mobile Banking ► Banking App ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/de.html ► UBS Schweiz – Ihre Bank – seit über 150 Jahren. Kurzes Tutorial Video welches durch die ersten Schritte mit Mobile Banking führt und die Grundfunktionen der App erklärt. ► Mehr rund um das Thema Mobile Banking finden Sie hier: https://www.ubs.com/ch/de/private/digital-banking/onboarding-mobile-banking.html ► Abonnieren Sie UBS Schweiz:...

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Ready for Mobile Banking

2020-06-03

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► UBS Mobile Banking ► Banking App ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/en.html ► UBS Switzerland - your bank - for over 150 years. Short tutorial video which guides you through the first steps with Mobile Banking and explains the basic functions of the app. ► You can find more information about mobile banking here: https://www.ubs.com/ch/en/private/digital-banking/onboarding-mobile-banking.html ► Subscribe to UBS Switzerland:...

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Prêt pour le Mobile Banking

2020-06-03

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► UBS Mobile Banking ► Banking App ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr.html ► UBS Suisse - votre banque - depuis plus de 150 ans. Court tutoriel vidéo présentant les premières étapes du Mobile Banking et expliquant les fonctions de base de l'application. ► Vous trouverez de plus amples information sur les services bancaires mobiles à l'adresse suivante : https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr/private/digital-banking/onboarding-mobile-banking.html ► Abonnez-vous à...

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A 360-degree visit to Bern’s onion market

2020-06-03

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Take a virtual visit to the heart of the Zibelemärit, the picturesque onion market in the Swiss capital, Bern. Extra trains and more than 100 coaches from Switzerland and abroad brought thousands of visitors to this traditional farmers’ festival, where the main attraction was artfully braided onion garlands in all shapes and sizes. The Zibelemärit …

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Startklar fürs Mobile Banking

2020-06-03

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► UBS Mobile Banking ► Banking App ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/de.html ► UBS Schweiz – Ihre Bank – seit über 150 Jahren. Kurzes Tutorial Video welches durch die ersten Schritte mit Mobile Banking führt und die Grundfunktionen der App erklärt. ► Mehr rund um das Thema Mobile Banking finden Sie hier: https://www.ubs.com/ch/de/private/digital-banking/onboarding-mobile-banking.html ► Abonnieren Sie UBS Schweiz: …

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