Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

US companies step up growth in Switzerland

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

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The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground

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Pharma tariff threat tests Roche US investment ambitions

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

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Bonuses cuts of ex- Credit Suisse bosses ruled unlawful

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

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

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

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

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:...

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

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...

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Swiss chemical firm Clariant sued by Dow over price fixing

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

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

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:...

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Swiss pensioner taken to court for feeding neighbour’s cat, non-violent parenting, students’ unions

What do you think about this week's stories from Switzerland? --- 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:...

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Switzerland turns train tracks into solar power plants

A Swiss start-up’s system to quickly install and remove solar panels between train tracks is now being tested. --- 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:...

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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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