Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

Switzerland eyes mediation role amid rising risk of conflict in outer space

A SpaceX rocket is launched at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in September 2024, carrying five commercial satellites into low Earth orbit. Over the last 20 years, the number of satellite launches has risen by 50%, while launch costs have fallen ten-fold, according to the WEF. Keystone...

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Swiss president talks to Trump about tariffs

Keller-Sutter talks to Trump about tariffs Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Egg shortages force food industry to think outside the coop 

Eggs in the egg sorting plant at the egg company Eico in Bern, Switzerland. Up to 100,000 eggs are checked per hour in the egg sorting plant. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss pharma sector could face steep US tariffs

Trump: tariffs soon on pharmaceutical products and semiconductor chips too Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss ski lifts enjoy a successful winter season

A successful winter season for Swiss mountain railways Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss Prime Site buys former SGS headquarters in Geneva

Swiss Prime Site buys former SGS headquarters in Geneva Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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WTO estimates 1% global trade contraction due to Trump tariffs

WTO: Trump's tariffs could shrink trade by 1 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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The hidden environmental footprint of Swiss pharma

Roche's towers in Basel, western Switzerland. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Switzerland holds back on US tariff countermeasures

Federal Council currently refrains from countermeasures to US tariffs Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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What you need to know to get a job abroad

I focus on service journalism and am responsible for our guide to moving abroad, as well as for marketing projects and editorial tasks. Originally from French-speaking Switzerland, I now live in Zurich and am a ZHAW graduate. Previously, I worked as an editor and anchor for outlets such as SonntagsBlick, BlickTV and Watson. More from this author...

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Swiss stock market plunges after Trump’s tariff offensive

Swiss stock market plunges after Donald Trump's customs offensive Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss cosmetic brand Weleda mulls US production to avoid duties

Weleda considers producing in the US to avoid duties Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Revolut surpasses one million Swiss customers

Revolut in strong growth, over one million customers in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss business lobby group fears tariff escalation

Economiesuisse calls for the prevention of further escalation Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Free trade remains ‘core’ Swiss value despite Trump tariffs

President Karin Keller-Sutter reacts to customs announcement Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Trump slaps 31% tariff on Swiss goods

Trump announces tariffs of 31 per cent on Swiss products Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss central bank resumes foreign currency buying spree

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Migros sells Mibelle to Spanish Persán Group

Migros sells Mibelle to Spanish Persán Group Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Safe harbour Swiss franc rises amid tariff uncertainty

Safe harbour search triggered by tariff uncertainty, franc on the rise Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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AI recruitment machines map out workers’ career paths

AI is playing an increasing role in determining career paths Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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