Sika Group shows Swiss companies the way
The construction chemicals group Sika is a good example of how companies have to position themselves. Business is booming, even though the whole world is talking about a crisis.
Read moreProblem child brewing for Nestlé’s box office hit
Swiss food company Nestlé has achieved striking sales increases in the first three business quarters. Only one segment is treading water.
Read moreParadoxical situation with natural gas tankers
Dozens of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas are parked off the coasts of Europe. This is surprising, because there is a shortage of supply everywhere. But one explanation sounds logical.
Read moreArt Basel pulls off a coup
Art Basel has catapulted itself from crisis back into the top league of art fairs. But, it must be careful not to make the same mistakes as in the past.
Read moreFormer federal councillor Leuthard has big plans again
Former federal councillor Doris Leuthard has revealed details of her new project. It involves really big things for Switzerland.
Read moreSales of flat-rate discount cards could also rise
After the coronavirus pandemic many people no longer need their GA travelcard from the Swiss railways. Elsewhere, however, the flat-rate sales idea is finding increasing favor. At the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), sales figures for flat-rate travel tickets GA (Generalabonnement)Read more
What is the price for a Michelin star?
This week it rained new Michelin stars for top gastronomy in Switzerland. But does the award bring anything at all?
Read moreSwitzerland has its back to the wall financially
The impression is created that everyone could wish for something from the state. Yet Switzerland’s finances are completely stretched to the limit. So what is to be done?
Read moreFurther evidence of a flourishing global economy
Numerous companies have achieved excellent results so far in the fiscal year and continue to be optimistic. Now there is another world market leader who is confident.
Read moreABB management optimistic despite profit slump
Swedish-Swiss technology group ABB has suffered a slump in profits in the third quarter. But the management is still in good spirits.
Read moreFour stalwarts of Swiss foreign trade
Swiss foreign trade remained up in the third quarter of 2022. Two goods and two countries in particular stand out.
Read moreSVP leaves Switzerland hanging as a business location
Switzerland urgently needs a highly-qualified workforce. But the country’s largest party is not playing along with the most obvious solution.
Read moreReinsurer Swiss Re in a dramatic predicament
The world’s second-largest reinsurer, Swiss Re, has found itself in a drastic situation. And it’s not just high hurricane losses that are weighing on the group.
Read moreConcerned citizens move to the Federal Court
The decision of the Federal Assembly to amend the Energy Act is causing displeasure. Now two dozen citizens are fighting back in federal court and their arguments are hard to dismiss.
Read moreTenants and landlords fight more
Swiss tenants and leaseholders are once again somewhat more at loggerheads. One canton even stands out in particular.
Read moreBank economist’s master plan for all of Switzerland
Spatial planning is a problem in Switzerland. Now the chief economist of the Raiffeisen Group, Martin Neff, is presenting a solution.
Read moreDiscreet bargain hunting at Sotheby’s & Christie’s
The traditional auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s are known for their art auctions. But the market leaders are also strong in another segment.
Read moreWords of warning from 95-year-old Nobel Prize winner
Famed economics professor Vernon Smith is known for his calls for the greatest possible freedom for business. Is he changing his mind because he is now blessed with age wisdom?
Read moreLufthansa Group emulates Emirates, Etihad & Co.
Lufthansa Group’s strategy has been until now to adopt a tough austerity course. But now it is increasingly swinging the path reminiscent of the famous airlines from the Gulf region.
Read moreCivil servants go for the collar
Sometimes it’s hard to believe what officials can come up with to check compliance with the law. A furry new case is causing frowns in many places.
Read moreGood news from unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance was once financially unbalanced and in debt. However, the measures taken since the beginning of the millennium are having an effect.
Read moreFurther signs of declining inflation
Inflation has increased significantly over the course of the year. Now there are further signs that the end of the line has been reached in terms of buoyancy.
Read moreMigros launches futuristic store concept
Retailer Migros has opened its first store without sales staff. But that’s not the only special feature at Migros Teo.
Read morePositive signals from early cyclical
Bossard Group, which operates as a supplier to industry as well as in logistics, is accelerating its growth. This is good news.
Read moreSwiss Post is always finding new sources of revenue
Swiss Post is forging ahead with its strategy ‘Post of tomorrow’. While this generates revenue, it doesn’t suit everyone.
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