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Pangea Rise in illegal medicines confiscated as part of coordinated campaign

As part of a global operation, Swiss authorities confiscated 304 shipments containing illegal medicines - a sharp rise compared to previous years.

growth strategy UBS moves back into battle for rich Americans

By Stephen Morris, Ralph Atkins and Alice Ross in Zurich

UBS is putting super-rich Americans at the centre of its new growth strategy, nearly a decade after it was fined by the United States.

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Banking UBS repeals China travel warning to employees

Swiss bank UBS has withdrawn a warning to wealth managers against travel to China.

Ground-breaking Digital bank offers clients unique access to diamond ICO

By Matthew Allen

Swissquote bank allows clients direct access to cryptotokens issued by a novel Swiss initial coin offering (ICO).

The week ahead Swiss-EU relations, apprentices and science crowdfunding

Here are some of the stories we'll be following the week of October 22.

Week in Numbers Why apartments are so expensive, but the Swiss can afford them

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.

and now for the weather... Rhine levels in Basel too low for container ships

As unseasonably warm and dry conditions persist, container ships are no longer able to move in and out of Switzerland’s key port on the Rhine.

Family affair Workshop of the long- and short - knives

By Thomas Kern, text and photos

A family of cutlers at the Klötzli workshop has been shaping metal into knives for over 160 years.

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Deal sealed Lombard Odier hands US wealth management to Vontobel

Swiss private bank Lombard Odier has sold its wealth management business in the United States to rival Vontobel for an undisclosed sum. Both banks ...

Point of view The Big Blockchain Lie

By Nouriel Roubini

Cryptocurrencies are nothing but a scam and blockchain a glorified spreadsheet, argues economist Nouriel Roubini.

Network boost Swiss train passengers to surf internet for free from 2019

The Swiss Federal Railways will begin introducing free internet surfing based on 3G/4G mobile coverage on trains by the end of next year. On ...

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Global Wealth Report Switzerland retains top spot in global wealth ranking

Despite a slight decline in fortunes, the Swiss still enjoy the highest mean wealth per adult.

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Rohingya crisis Switzerland tightens sanctions on Myanmar

The Swiss government has tightened sanctions against Myanmar because of human rights concerns.

Power supply Government plans to open electricity market

The Swiss government has presented a draft proposal to completely liberalize the domestic electricity market.

Building sector conflict Autumn of discontent in the land of labour harmony

By Andrea Tognina

As striking building workers stage a second day of protest in Geneva, we look at Switzerland's history when it comes to labour conflicts.

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#metoo, one year on Sexual harassment still shrouded in secrecy in big companies

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Sexual harassment is still discussed behind closed doors in most companies. So what has changed since #metoo?

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competitive frontier Global economic competitiveness stumbles in face of technology transformation

By Jessica Davis Plüss

A major update to the WEF's annual Global Competitiveness Index reveals the global economy is ill-prepared for rapid technological change.

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Russia-Ukraine dispute Swiss arbitrator can rule in Crimea investment case

The Swiss Federal Court says a Geneva based jurisdiction can rule on claims against Russia by Ukrainian companies.

Labour unrest Striking construction workers march through Geneva

Some 1,800 striking construction workers have been marching through the streets of Geneva to protest against worsening working conditions.

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2008 crisis The day UBS, the biggest Swiss bank, was saved

By Armando Mombelli

The big Swiss bank UBS fell victim to its high-risk strategy of expansion in the US market when the financial crisis erupted ten years ago.

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smart agriculture Business group pushes for more streamlined farming sector

The main Swiss business federation has released its recommendations for the government’s sensitive reforms of the agriculture sector.

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