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Construction firm Implenia to cut around 750 jobs

This content was published on Oct 27, 2020 Switzerland’s biggest construction firm is planning a reorganisation that will involve layoffs, write-downs and the sale of parts of the company.

Roche bids to co-develop potential oral Covid-19 treatment

This content was published on Oct 22, 2020 The Basel-based company has partnered with Atea Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture and distribute the latter’s oral anti-Covid-19 treatment.

What questions do you have about the Responsible Business Initiative?

On November 29, the Swiss will vote on an initiative that would require companies to respect human rights. What do you want to know about it?

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Swissmedic fast-tracks second anti-viral vaccine

This content was published on Oct 19, 2020 The Swiss therapeutic products agency has begun reviewing another anti-Covid 19 vaccine in the rolling submission procedure.

Roche says broader tests needed for second Covid wave

This content was published on Oct 16, 2020 “If you look at the curves going up everywhere, relying on PCR alone will not work,” says Roche's head of diagnostics.

Confusion reigns as responsible business debate heats up

This content was published on Oct 16, 2020 Our analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: responsible business, gold refineries, and Covid-19 tests.

Government opens investigation into IKEA wood sourcing

This content was published on Oct 15, 2020 The case was triggered by a complaint filed on August 31 by the Bruno Manser Fund with the Federal Department of Economy, Education and Research (DEFR) and the Federal Consumer Affairs Bureau. A DEFR spokesperson confirmed with news agency Keystone-SDA that proceedings were launched. After inspecting five IKEA branches concerned, the DEFR opened administrative criminal…

Swiss ban export of highly dangerous pesticides

This content was published on Oct 15, 2020 Starting from next year, Switzerland will not allow the export of five hazardous plant protection products already banned in Switzerland.

The Swiss biotech shaking up the antibiotics model

This content was published on Oct 15, 2020 Family-owned Debiopharm says it’s time to treat the life-saving medicine like insurance if we want to avoid another pandemic.

Roche poised to launch mass Covid testing

This content was published on Oct 13, 2020 Swiss drug firm Roche says it is to launch a new Covid-19 antigen test before the end of the year, allowing faster, higher-volume testing.

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