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No “discount” WTO membership for China

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999 Swiss Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin Tuesday came out in support of China’s membership of the Geneva-based World Trade Organisation, but added that there should be no “discount” arrangements for Beijing. “China is a major power in the world and should become a full WTO member – perhaps provisionally at first – with all the rights…

Swissair installs new insulation in MD-11 fleet

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999 (AP) — Swissair said Tuesday it is replacing Mylar insulation in its MD-11 jets with a “particularly fire-resistant” new material. The first plane refitted with Tedlar insulation in the cockpit and cabin sections will go into service in mid-November, the airline said in a statement. “This task is undertaken at Swissair’s initiative and is based…

Post-Cold War eastern Europe sees major Swiss investments

This content was published on Nov 9, 1999

Authorities reject criticism over WTO trade liberalisation

This content was published on Nov 8, 1999 The Swiss economics ministry Monday rejected accusations that the government supported the World Trade Organization’s “dogmatic and destructive” trade liberalisation. A ministry spokesman said the government was clearly in favour of socially-responsible global economic reforms. “We naturally do not support mindless liberalisation of agriculture. What we want is deregulation that takes into account the many…

Swiss economics minister seeks closer trade ties with China

This content was published on Nov 8, 1999 Swiss Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin met top Chinese government officials and opened a Swiss tourism office in Beijing Monday as part of a visit aimed at expanding Sino-Swiss business relations. Couchepin and a 20-strong delegation of top business leaders would like to see the discussions with Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Minister Shi Guangsheng, Finance…

Swiss regulator approves metal merger

This content was published on Nov 8, 1999 (AP) — Switzerland’s competition commission said Monday it has approved plans by Alusuisse to merge with rivals Pechiney of France and Alcan Aluminium of Canada. The plan for the merger, which would create an aluminum giant with sales of $21.8 billion, was announced in September. The merger will give the resulting company considerable market share…

Switzerland launches new trade efforts

This content was published on Nov 8, 1999

Zurich airport receives go-ahead for expansion

This content was published on Nov 8, 1999 The Swiss Transport Ministry has given the green light for controversial expansion plans at Zurich’s Kloten airport but additional conditions have been attached to safeguard the environment. The key element of the plans is the construction of a dock at the centre of the present triangle of runways which can service up to 27 aircraft.…

Switzerland hopes for better access to Chinese markets

This content was published on Nov 5, 1999 Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin’s visit is not only aimed at reassuring China of continued support for its economic reform programmes, but also to expand existing trade ties. Switzerland is already one of the major investors in China, with direct investments totalling $2 billion dollars. During his talks in China, Couchepin as well as the 20…

Economics Minister Couchepin visits China to boost trade ties

This content was published on Nov 5, 1999 Swiss Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin, accompanied by top business leaders, is paying a week-long visit to China. Discussions in Beijing Monday and Shanghai Wednesday will be dominated by trade issues, including tourism and market access. Switzerland is one of the major direct investors in China, and Couchepin’s visit comes only a few days before Switzerland…

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