Economy

Bank J. Safra Sarasin buys Saxo Bank and access to fintech

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The Swiss M&A market reached record levels in 2025. Swissinfo looks at some of those deals and why they matter.

Healthcare innovation

AI’s next pharma challenge: tackling costly and risky clinical trials

This content was published on May 29, 2026 Drug companies are betting AI can fix the slow, expensive process of testing new drugs in humans.

Sandoz on the offensive against Chinese antibiotics on sale

Drug pricing

Swiss drugmaker complains of Chinese antibiotics dumping

This content was published on May 28, 2026 Sandoz steps up criticism of imports of low-priced antibiotics from China.

Healthcare innovation

Novartis buys Avidity Biosciences as part of broader spending spree

This content was published on May 27, 2026 The Swiss M&A market reached record levels in 2025. Swissinfo looks at some of those deals and why they matter.

Federal Council plans aid for farms affected by PFAS

Food safety

Swiss government wants to allow ‘forever chemicals’ in food products

This content was published on May 27, 2026 The temporary measure is aimed at supporting farms that need more time to achieve compliance.

Opinion

Agribusiness

Responsible sourcing programmes of chocolate companies have failed the stress test

This content was published on May 26, 2026 Farmer poverty cannot be addressed through corporate commitments or investor dialogue with chocolate companies, argues Emma Farrell.

People observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims as they watch on a screen in "Le Regent Congress hall" the official commemorative ceremony during the national day of mourning following the deadly fire at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Friday, January 9.

Medicine access

Crans-Montana: when a medical bill is not just a bill

This content was published on May 26, 2026 After the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana, unexpected hospital invoices sent across the border ignited tensions between Switzerland and Italy – and revealed how systems clash when tragedy strikes.

Workplace

Foreign investment in Switzerland slumps

This content was published on May 21, 2026 Foreign investment in Switzerland dropped by nearly a quarter in 2025.

French authorities raid two Nestlé Waters sites

Food safety

French authorities carry out surprise searches at Nestlé Waters sites

This content was published on May 20, 2026 According to Radio France, the operation involved the Perrier plant in Vergèze and a laboratory in Vittel.

Infant formulas: "shortcomings" on the part of the government and manufacturers

Food safety

French report highlights failings in infant formula scandal

This content was published on May 20, 2026 A French parliamentary report says the handling of Nestlé’s infant formula scandal exposed “shortcomings” by both the French government and manufacturers.

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