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Ares-Serono hopes deal will help search for infertility treatment

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 One of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Ares-Serono based in Geneva, has signed an agreement with the AMRAD pharmaceutical research and development company of Australia which could lead to the development of a novel treatment for infertility. A statement said that under the terms of the accord, AMRAD has licensed to Ares-Serono certain patent rights…

Forbo flooring group breaks new sales ground

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 The Forbo Group, with worldwide operations in flooring and industry specialties, reports that sales last year went up by 2.3 per cent to reach SFr1.874 billion francs. A statement from company headquarters in Eglisau near Zurich said Forbo expected a “significant improvement” in group profit over the previous year. But Forbo said the improved result…

Ban on antibiotics in animal feed leads to rise in diseases

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 The Swiss Veterinary Office says a ban on antibiotics in animal feed has led to increase in diseases among slaughter animals. But the office said the rise had been expected, and would taper off as animals developed resistance. The Federal Veterinary Office issued the report six months after Switzerland became the second European country, after…

Davos agenda extends beyond business and politics

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Much of the debate in Davos will concentrate on business, but plenty of other issues will come under the spotlight. The first day will see presentations on key economic and geo-political issues before the summit’s formal opening in the evening. The first sessions will focus on outlining some of the main themes. Much attention will…

All eyes turn to Davos for World Economic Forum summit

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The world’s top business and political leaders are meeting today in the Swiss resort of Davos for the opening of the annual summit of the World Economic Forum. Security is tighter than usual, amid fears that anti-globalisation protesters will try to disrupt the meeting. Entitled “New Beginnings: Making a Difference” the five-day meeting is billed…

New technology brings advice and help to delegates at Davos

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Participants at this year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 27 – February 1) have a novel means of finding their way around in the Swiss Alpine resort. A new generation of mobile phones available for hire will provide them with a “location finder” as well as news, weather forecasts and…

Working groups to look into how to spend gold reserves

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The government has set up three working groups to look into proposals for using 1,300 tonnes of excess gold held by Swiss National Bank. The groups will discuss ideas put forward by the cabinet itself and the cantons, and report back to the government by the end of April. Last week, the government said it…

Medtronic to create 200 jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The United States company, Medtronic, says it plans to create another 200 jobs in Switzerland by 2006. Medtronic, the world leader in cardiac stimulators, said it would invest SFr50 million to expand its plant at Tolochenaz, in canton Vaud. The head of Medtronic Europe, Barry Wilson, said the investment would allow the company to double…

Trade unions raise stakes in battle with employers

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Trade unions in Switzerland are refusing to resume negotiations on a pay dispute with employers in the construction industry, after the employers rejected a compromise reached last year. The unions said they would organise strikes in April, if their demands were not met by then. Vasco Pedrina, the president of the Industry and Construction union,…

Davos prepares for World Economic Forum

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Several hundred of the world’s top political and business leaders are gathering in the Swiss town of Davos for Thursday’s opening of the annual summit of the World Economic Forum. The meeting will be opened by the Swiss president, Adolf Ogi. Entitled “New Beginnings: Making a Difference” the five-day meeting is billed to focus on…

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