Geopolitics

Is China using Switzerland as a fig leaf?

This content was published on Sep 2, 2026 A relationship between unequal partners — but one in which the roles are constantly switching.

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Swiss Army combines horses and high-tech drones

This content was published on Sep 2, 2026 Horses have always been used by the Swiss Army. Now the animals are being combined with a more modern type of technology.

Nestlé has struck a deal with US private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners

Workplace

Nestle to sell vitamins business for $1 billion

This content was published on Sep 2, 2026 Nestlé plans to sell vitamins and supplements business to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion

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Gaza: where’s the reconstruction?

This content was published on Sep 1, 2026 Despite a ceasefire in place for ten months reconstruction has yet to materialise in the Gaza Strip. Aid workers say supplies are still scarce.

International Geneva

Gaza’s rebuilding crisis after the ceasefire

This content was published on Sep 1, 2026 It’s been ten months since the ceasefire in Gaza. Almost a million people still live in tents. There are 60 million tonnes of rubble to clear.

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Austria, Costa Rica and Malta: neutral but unlike Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 1, 2026 Apart from Switzerland, several countries – from Austria to Costa Rica via Malta – describe themselves as neutral. But their models differ significantly.

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Trade policy

Swiss trade with Cuba stifled by fears of US sanctions

This content was published on Sep 1, 2026 The Cuban economy is in tatters. And Swiss companies are finding it harder than ever to do business with the island.

Swatch wins its case against Samsung in London

Global trade

Samsung ordered to pay Swatch millions in trademark suit

This content was published on Aug 31, 2026 Swatch wins London legal battle against Samsung over counterfeit digital watch dials.

The Swiss-China FTA entered into force in 2014

Foreign Affairs

Swiss seek China business boost as old trade links unravel

This content was published on Aug 31, 2026 A beefed-up Swiss-China free trade agreement could compensate for unreliable US/EU trading partners.

Is closer trade with China worth the risk of annoying the US?

Switzerland plans a free trade upgrade with China. What do you think - is it worth the risk of US reprisals?

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