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Swiss-based expats report a mixed experience

This content was published on Sep 27, 2017 Switzerland has ranked 11th in the annual HSBC Expat Explorer study, an overall drop only mitigated by its continued economic dominance.

Switzerland ranked world’s most competitive economy

This content was published on Sep 27, 2017 Switzerland is again top of the class in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Competitiveness Index – for the ninth year in a row.

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New Swiss tax data exchange deals raise red flags

This content was published on Sep 26, 2017 Should Switzerland automatically exchange tax data with countries that have dubious democratic records?

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New Novartis chief eyes productivity revolution

This content was published on Sep 26, 2017 Vas Narasimhan estimates that using digital technology more efficiently could save up to 25% on the cost of clinical trials.

Potential Siemens-Alstom rail merger could derail Indian Railways bid

This content was published on Sep 25, 2017 On Friday, Alstom confirmedExternal link that it is in talks with Siemens over a potential merger of rail businesses. While the decision to join forces may be intended to challenge the global expansion of state-backed Chinese firm CRRC, it is the state-owned Indian Railways that will be immediately affected. Siemens and Alstom belong to rival…

Vote reactions, tax data sharing and becoming Swiss

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 Here are the stories to look forward to on swissinfo.ch for the week beginning September 25.

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Swiss voters demonstrate appetite for food security

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 The Swiss have voted overwhelming in favour of protecting local food production and prioritising sustainable farming practices

First autonomous transport service in Switzerland inaugurated

This content was published on Sep 22, 2017 The “self-driving” electric minibuses link the Marly Innovation Center (MIC) in the suburbs to the Fribourg Public Transport (TPF) network. The 1.3 km journey takes seven minutes with four stops. The vehicles have an autonomy of eight hours and their maximum speed is limited to 25 km/h. Guided by GPS and radars they stop and…

The UN has started to talk business

This content was published on Sep 22, 2017 More business executives have been keen to sign up to the UN's latest pet project: the so-called Sustainable Development Goals.

India needs firms on board for vocational training success

This content was published on Sep 22, 2017 India’s attempts to incorporate aspects of Swiss-style vocational education and training (VET) could stumble without industry involvement.

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