German auto industry makes a comeback
Long time, there was only bad news for Mercedes, Volkswagen and BMW. This is changing and offers opportunities for Swiss automotive suppliers.
Read moreNestlé unexpectedly removes Sun King Freixe
Food giant Nestlé is replacing its CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect. It seems that it was not only his love affair that sealed his fate.
Read moreTrump approaches his economic policy goal
US president Donald Trump is on the verge of achieving a key point in his economic policy program. After that, priorities will change.
Read moreSpotify tests customers’ pain treshold
Companies have to raise their prices regularly in order to remain competitive. However, as Spotify shows, old rates continue to exist behind the scenes.
Read moreValais ploy leads to F-35 fixed price debacle
Due to linguistic diversity, misunderstandings are a daily occurrence in Switzerland. Viola Amherd took advantage of this when purchasing US fighter jets.
Read moreSwiss sacred Sunday sales
The Swiss have a far-reaching decision to make. Tradition versus modernity and the role of the state are all on the agenda.
Read moreTrump makes new part of the financial sector happy
US President Donald Trump has issued a new directive that is good news for private equity and crypto. Swiss providers are also likely to benefit.
Read moreSwiss Hotels constantly seek government funding
The Swiss hotel industry has become accustomed to an unhealthy practice of subsidies. This should be abolished, not just because of tight state coffers.
Read moreOpaque paper from the Attorney General for printing money
The Office of the Swiss Attorney General recently imposed heavy fines on the family-owned company Sicpa. Now the authorities trivialize those offenses.
Read moreInvestors Thiel and Wood are keen about a crypto firm
Good investments are hard to find in the world of digital currencies. However, two major investors are now putting millions into a small crypto company.
Read moreNew gulf airline sets sight on Switzerland
An Arab airline will soon be competing with Swiss. But Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways are also coming under pressure from Riyadh Air.
Read moreBAG declares health insurer dead
The Federal Office of Public Health BAG revokes the license of the health insurer KluG. Shady practices and negligence of the regulator come to light.
Read moreSwitzerland lured into US trap
Switzerland is upset about the erratic US President Trump, even though he is merely continuing with his strategy. The problems clearly lie on the Swiss side.
Read moreHolcim spin-off Amrize flops
Swiss Cement company Holcim has listed its North American business separately on the stock exchange. This has paid off for skeptical investors.
Read moreSwissness law backfires in tariff dispute
Switzerland wanted to protect “Switzerland” and the Swiss cross in a globalized world. But this is now becoming a stumbling block with the US.
Read moreTrump snubs Keller-Sutter in Washington
Switzerland dispatched President Karin Keller-Sutter to dissuade Trump from imposing high punitive tariffs. But this all went completely pear shaped.
Read moreKnowledge will become thinking in future
Artificial intelligence AI is permeating the world of work. However, the skills that people will need in the future lie beyond rote learning.
Read moreUS statistician leaves the world shaking
The most important economic data currently comes from the US labor market. But US President Donald Trump first had to deal with a problem.
Read moreFor Switzerland, only China matters in Asia
Switzerland has scrutinized the five most important countries in its Asia G20 strategy. However, only the Middle Kingdom is of any great importance.
Read moreUS President Trump gives EU a helping hand
US President Donald Trump, of all people, is leading the reform push in the European Union. Switzerland is right in the middle of it all with its EU package.
Read morePope buys war materials in Switzerland
The Vatican procures weapons in Switzerland. But this is about fake tears at the Holy See and not about halberds for the Swiss Guard.
Read moreSwiss fulfill the dream of their own island
Many people are buying a private island. But it’s not just the super-rich, as an island often costs less than an apartment in Zurich or Geneva.
Read moreDull swan song for the dollar?
Contrary to many opinions, the dollar is and remains the world’s leading currency. Periods of weakness highlight balancing mechanisms for investors.
Read moreWine and champagne prices in freefall
The development of wine and champagne prices is as complex as the fermentation process. However, only one region escaped the price collapse.
Read moreSwiss doctors allowed to practice forever
The Federal Supreme Court has ruled against the canton of Neuchâtel. The canton wanted to impose a maximum age on doctors.
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