India, European bloc sign free trade pact 16 years in the making
INDIA and four European countries signed a free trade pact on Sunday (Mar 10) that will create one million jobs in the...
Swiss economy grows moderately in Q4, beating expectations
THE Swiss economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023, the government said on Thursday (Feb 29), showing...
Swiss watch exports struggle as luxury slowdown persists
SWISS watch exports rose modestly in January as growth slowed and weak demand for luxury and mid-priced watches dragged on the sector.
Switzerland, US, Singapore offer best opportunities for building family wealth
THE best country to build multi-generational wealth is Switzerland, with the Alpine nation offering the best opportunities in the world for families...
Swiss watch exports enjoy another record year in 2023
SWISS watch exports set a record for the third year running in 2023, rising 7.6 per cent to 26.7 billion Swiss francs...
Switzerland and India reach deal on free trade agreement
SWITZERLAND and India have reached consensus on a free trade agreement after 16 years of negotiations, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said.
Swiss peace summit for Ukraine would be ‘pointless’: Russian ambassador
SWITZERLAND hosting peace talks on Ukraine would be “pointless”, Russia’s ambassador to Switzerland said in an interview published on Sunday (Jan 21).
Watches of Switzerland cuts annual revenue forecast as demand wanes
LUXURY retailer Watches of Switzerland slashed its annual revenue forecast on Thursday (Jan 18), as economic headwinds prompted consumers to rein in...
Swiss financial watchdog wants to examine clawing back bankers’ bonuses
SWITZERLAND’S financial regulator wants to discuss the ability to claw back bonuses from bankers as part of stronger powers following the fall...
Swiss climate activists target the rich with new tax proposal
SWITZERLAND’S Young Socialists said they’ve collected enough signatures for a national vote on a new tax on the wealthy to cover climate...