Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

Filter archive by: Show All Show only Articles Show only Videos

UBS economists more confident about Swiss economy in 2025

2025-06-03

by

2025-06-03

UBS economists have revised upwards their estimates of Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the current year. However, they are more pessimistic for next year, due to the spectre of US tariffs. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Experts are expecting GDP growth adjusted for sporting events to reach 1.3% …

Read More »

Swiss economy grows slightly faster in the first quarter

2025-06-02

by

2025-06-02

The Swiss economy grew slightly more strongly than initially expected in the first quarter of 2025. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% on an adjusted basis in the period from January to March 2025 compared to the previous quarter, as announced by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Monday. A fortnight …

Read More »

Swiss Army in Kosovo Explained: Why Are They Still There? | #switzerland #kosovo

2025-05-31

by

This is episode two of our mini-series 'Swiss Eyes on the World" 🇨🇭🌍 Today, we’re looking at why Swiss soldiers are still in Kosovo – 17 years after it declared independence. --- 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...

Read More »

Bitcoin causes 98 million tonnes of CO2 per year

2025-05-31

by

2025-05-31

The Bitcoin network currently has a carbon footprint more than twice as large as that of Switzerland. This is shown by figures from the crypto portal Digiconomist. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Calculated on an annual basis, the network of the popular cryptocurrency currently generates 98 million tonnes of CO2. …

Read More »

What you need to know to get a job abroad

2025-05-20

by

Emigrating from Switzerland in search of work in another country? Here is some sound advice. #switzerland #swissabroad #job #jobsearch --- 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: Website:...

Read More »

UBS deploys AI analyst clones

2025-05-20

by

2025-05-20

The UBS logo in the background at the Annual General Meeting in Lucerne on April 10, 2025. Keystone / Urs Flueeler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle...

Read More »

Switzerland’s Underground Cargo Tunnel Plan Explained!

2025-05-19

by

Cargo sous terrain is a multi-billion-franc private initiative to build an underground tunnel system for transporting goods around Switzerland. But enthusiasm for the ambitious long-planned project appears to have cooled. Our short video explains where the project currently stands. #underground #switzerland #cargo #tunnel --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on...

Read More »

Activist takes on Swatch maverick as Omega empire falters

2025-05-19

by

2025-05-19

Nick Hayek in March 2025. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

Despite Trump’s bold claims, medicine prices in Europe won’t rise anytime soon

2025-05-15

by

2025-05-15

The US president’s “most-favored nation” executive order signed on Monday intends to change this by tying US drug prices to those paid by other developed countries. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article...

Read More »

St Moritz most expensive Swiss address for luxury homes

2025-05-15

by

2025-05-15

Luxury real estate: St. Moritz is the most expensive municipality in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

Swiss economic growth accelerated in Q1 2025

2025-05-15

by

2025-05-15

Economic growth accelerates in Switzerland in early 2025 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

US companies step up growth in Switzerland

2025-05-15

by

2025-05-15

Surge in foreign investment in Switzerland last year Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground

2025-05-15

by

2025-05-15

I am a climate and science/technology reporter. I am interested in the effects of climate change on everyday life and scientific solutions. Born in London, I am a dual citizen of Switzerland and the UK. After studying modern languages and translation, I trained as a journalist and joined swissinfo.ch in 2006. My working languages are English, German, French and Spanish. More from...

Read More »

Pharma tariff threat tests Roche US investment ambitions

2025-05-14

by

2025-05-14

Roche is considering its options in the US Keystone / Dominik Pluess Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

Bonuses cuts of ex- Credit Suisse bosses ruled unlawful

2025-05-14

by

2025-05-14

Bonuses of former Credit Suisse managers may not be reduced Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

US says Switzerland at ‘front of queue’ for trade deal

2025-05-12

by

2025-05-12

Tariffs: Washington puts Switzerland "at the front of the queue" of countries Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...

Read More »

Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing?

2025-05-12

by

The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. --- 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: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel:...

Read More »

Trump’s promise to lower drug prices rattles Swiss pharma stocks

2025-05-12

by

2025-05-12

Roche and Novartis lost up to 3% in Zurich on Monday morning. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

Swiss chemical firm Clariant sued by Dow over price fixing

2025-05-12

by

2025-05-12

Ethylene: Clariant sued by Dow Europe Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

Read More »

What was the most iconic moment of Eurovision? | #eurovision2025 #switzerland

2025-05-11

by

Let us know your favourite moments in the comments below! --- 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: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe:...

Read More »