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Authorities take urgent steps to stop cash truck heists

This content was published on Dec 11, 2019 The local government in Switzerland’s western Vaud canton has announced “urgent measures” to try and curb a string of violent cash truck holdups.

Nestlé identifies over 18,000 child labourers in cocoa supply chain

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 The Swiss multinational Nestlé has identified 18,283 children performing “unacceptable” tasks at cocoa farms that supply beans to the company.

Russia targets Swiss chocolate maker

This content was published on Dec 7, 2019 Russian authorities have accused Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli of selling inferior products on the Russian market.

Glencore faces British criminal probe

This content was published on Dec 5, 2019 The SFO said it “confirms it is investigating suspicions of bribery in the conduct of business by the Glencore group of companies, its officials, employees, agents and associated persons,” but would add no other detail. The commodities trader has come under increasing pressure over suspicions of engaging in questionable business practices. Last year, it was subpoenaed…

When Swiss companies get caught between a rock and a hard place

This content was published on Dec 2, 2019 Our analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: business in risky places and corruption investigations.

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Sustainable Swiss businesses, politics and the ‘Greta Effect’

This content was published on Dec 2, 2019 How serious are businesses and institutions about environmental and social issues? Sustainability expert Gretel Gambarelli gives her insights.

Swiss Black Friday draws shoppers

This content was published on Nov 29, 2019 Black Friday appears to be meeting the expected consumer success in Switzerland this year, although not everyone agrees with it.

Former Swissair bosses cleared of mismanagement

This content was published on Nov 29, 2019 Switzerland’s Federal Tribunal has cleared 14 former bosses of the failed Swissair group of mismanagement in relation to its collapse.

Uighur exile leader calls on Switzerland to curb China ties

This content was published on Nov 28, 2019 “The time for expressions of concern is over,” said Dolkun Isa, the president of the World Uighur Congress, in an interview with swissinfo.ch in Geneva. The exile group says it campaigns for self-determination. Chinese government representatives have previously denounced members of the group as terrorists and criminals. Isa’s visit comes amid growing criticism globally, including…

The key criminal probes involving Swiss banks

This content was published on Nov 27, 2019 Following fines linked to Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal, other outstanding criminal probes still hang over the heads of Switzerland’s banks.

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