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Switzerland ranked world’s most competitive economy

This content was published on Sep 27, 2017 Switzerland is again top of the class in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Competitiveness Index – for the ninth year in a row.

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New Swiss tax data exchange deals raise red flags

This content was published on Sep 26, 2017 Should Switzerland automatically exchange tax data with countries that have dubious democratic records?

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New Novartis chief eyes productivity revolution

This content was published on Sep 26, 2017 Vas Narasimhan estimates that using digital technology more efficiently could save up to 25% on the cost of clinical trials.

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Swiss scientists discover reduced snowfall on Antarctic coast

This content was published on Sep 25, 2017 Data from Antarctica reveal that dry winds are causing falling snow to turn into water vapour – which could affect the continent’s ice sheet.

Potential Siemens-Alstom rail merger could derail Indian Railways bid

This content was published on Sep 25, 2017 On Friday, Alstom confirmedExternal link that it is in talks with Siemens over a potential merger of rail businesses. While the decision to join forces may be intended to challenge the global expansion of state-backed Chinese firm CRRC, it is the state-owned Indian Railways that will be immediately affected. Siemens and Alstom belong to rival…

Swiss expats buck the pension reform trend

This content was published on Sep 25, 2017 Unlike their compatriots in Switzerland, Swiss voters who live abroad came out massively in favour of a wide-ranging pension reform.

Vote reactions, tax data sharing and becoming Swiss

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 Here are the stories to look forward to on swissinfo.ch for the week beginning September 25.

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Swiss voters demonstrate appetite for food security

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 The Swiss have voted overwhelming in favour of protecting local food production and prioritising sustainable farming practices

Geneva lowers threshold for popular votes

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 Voters in canton Geneva have approved a proposal calling for fewer signatures for bringing a referendum or initiative before the people.

Major pension reform fails in nationwide ballot

This content was published on Sep 24, 2017 Swiss voters have thrown out a sweeping reform of old age pensions in the latest unsuccessful attempt to amend the social security system.

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