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WHO adopts watered-down resolution on drug transparency

This content was published on May 28, 2019 The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a resolution to improve transparency on drug prices but some people say it doesn't go far enough.

Chinese firms stole sensitive data from Swiss-based competitor

This content was published on May 27, 2019 The news comes days after the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service had highlighted the ongoing threat of Chinese espionage in its annual report on the risks facing Switzerland. The SonntagsZeitungExternal link reports that the victim of this case was a Swiss subsidiary of the Dutch company BesiExternal link, which manufactures machines that make computer chips. The perpetrators…

Nestlé CEO discusses building a plant-based growth strategy

This content was published on May 26, 2019 In an interview in the SonntagsZeitung, Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider talks about meeting consumer demand for meatless alternatives.

Bayer consolidates pesticides business in Basel

This content was published on May 25, 2019 German chemical giant Bayer will close its Monsanto operations in Morges in a bid to consolidate its pesticide business in Basel.

Push for drug pricing transparency strikes a nerve with industry

This content was published on May 19, 2019 The 72nd World Health Assembly opens on Monday, but a draft resolution to end secrecy around drug pricing has already struck a nerve.

Protestors carry banners during a march against chemical companies in Basel

Basel chemical industry targeted by demonstrators

This content was published on May 18, 2019 An estimated 2,000 people in the Swiss city of Basel have protested against agrochemical firms as part of a global movement.

Your employer might be watching you. Should you care?

This content was published on May 13, 2019 The new wave of workplace data analytics is raising tough questions in Switzerland with its strong culture of trust and privacy.

Pressure builds on mining industry over supply chains

This content was published on May 8, 2019 An outcry over child labour in the Congo led to changes in the mining industry but sharper examination of supply chains is raising other concerns.

Global appetite for sand poses environmental threat

This content was published on May 7, 2019 UN officials are calling for better governance of sand resources following reports that the global appetite for sand is damaging the environment.

Can Nestlé monitor its palm oil from the sky?

This content was published on Apr 30, 2019 Nestlé provided a sneak peek into the satellite technology it is using to monitor its palm oil supply chain.

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