Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

Is Switzerland as innovative as it ranks?

Switzerland is a hub for research, high-skilled workers, and advanced manufacturing, especially in areas like biotech, robotics, and engineering. Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic for the winter season

Swiss hoteliers are cautiously optimistic for the winter season Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss stock exchange SIX acquires Aquis Exchange in London

Swiss stock exchange SIX acquires Aquis Exchange in London Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Popularity of sustainable investment waning in Switzerland

While demand for sustainable investments increased in Switzerland between 2018 and 2023, the inflow of money fell last year. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Demonstrators rally in support of Swiss steelworks Gerlafingen

The solidarity rally was called by various trade unions in the country. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Basel autumn fair attracted over 1 million visitors

The 554th Basel autumn fair featured close to 470 travelling stalls at seven venues. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss Federal Railways want direct trains between Zurich and Rome

The Swiss Federal Railways and Trenitalia unveiled a new Eurocity train on Friday that will run between Switzerland and Italy. Keystone / Ti-Press / Elia Bianchi Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss businesses losing billions due to Temu and Shein

Egger said low-cost competition poses a real threat to Swiss stores, but especially to those that are themselves in the low-price segment. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Real Swiss wages likely to rise in 2025, says UBS bank

Real wages in Switzerland likely to rise in 2025 according to UBS Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss nerves jangle after Trump victory 

Trump supporters celebrate victory in the US Afp Or Licensors Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Rise in bankruptcies of Swiss companies

Significant increase in company bankruptcies Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss Federal Railways launches campaign for safety on public transport

Train staff suffer on average ten verbal or physical attacks every day, some of which have become more serious in recent years, says the Swiss Federal Railways. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss property prices continue to rise

Single-family home prices rose the most in the urban municipalities of large agglomerations. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss beekeepers report below-average honey harvest

More Swiss scientists to use AI for improved weather and climate forecasts This content was published on Nov 4, 2024 MeteoSwiss and the Swiss Data Science Center have signed a four-year agreement to make greater use...

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Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

The WEF meeting overwhelms the little Swiss ski resort every year for one week in January, when local businesses rent out space to corporations who want to set up “store fronts” where they can market their services and host client meetings. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article...

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Swiss to reduce administrative burden on farms from 2026

Farmers will have to wait until 2026 for fewer controls Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Novartis CEO: ‘Our strategy is bearing fruit’

Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan has been CEO of Novartis since February 2018. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Switzerland wants more trade with China despite US-Chinese tensions 

A staff member cleans the red carpet prior to the arrival of Chinese Premier and Swiss President, during an official visit in Kehrsatz, near Bern on January 15, 2024. PETER KLAUNZER / POOL / AFP) Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss central bank posts CHF62.5bn profit

SNB generates profit of CHF 62.5 billion in the first three quarters Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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US Treasury sanctions two Swiss lawyers for aiding Russian clients

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against 275 individuals and entities in countries including India, Switzerland, China, and Turkey, Keystone-SDA/ Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening...

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