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Swiss spend heavily to learn language of life

This content was published on Dec 5, 2007 About SFr400 million ($357.8 million) is to be invested in this emerging field over the next four years in a research initiative called SystemsX.ch. This sum in one research field is unprecedented in Switzerland. After decoding the genomes – total genetic information – of various plants, animals and microorganisms, systems biology is regarded as the…

Entrepreneurs convert science to business

This content was published on Dec 5, 2007 The institute claims it is in the same league as American universities at fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that has spawned such firms as a manufacturer of body odour resistant sportswear. HeiQ Materials is one of nearly 200 enterprises to make an impact in the marketplace after graduating from the institute’s laboratories in the last few…

Swiss banker arrested in France

This content was published on Dec 4, 2007 The Banque de Patrimoines Privés (BPP) de Genève said François Rouge had resigned as its chairman after his arrest at the weekend. The bank said in a statement on Tuesday that it was “astonished” to hear of Rouge’s arrest, but stressed that the affair was of a personal nature and not linked to the bank.…

Deadly fox disease lurks in gardens

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 But while foxes are thriving, so are the tapeworms they carry which are causing more and more cases of liver disease in humans. It’s early morning on a main street somewhere in Switzerland. A noise to your right – a rustling of leaves – and a fox is standing there, watching carefully. Or you look…

Bio cotton

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 (Images: Luigi Jorio, swissinfo.ch)

Is jet set resort going green?

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 When it comes to global warming, the alpine resort has a lot to answer for, but swissinfo meets three men who are fanning the winds of change for a more sustainable future. In his late thirties, Markus Testa is a smartly dressed entrepreneur who runs the family business, the Testa Group, the largest of its…

Hotels cool to climate change

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 The average Swiss hotel produces 93 tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year, well above recommended norms. The accommodation sector is now making efforts to improve its record. A joint study completed by the hotel and hospitality schools in Lausanne and Lucerne in 2004 concluded that there was “significant energy-saving potential in the Swiss hotel…

What drives skiers to the slopes?

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 Even though Switzerland has one of the densest public transport networks in the world, it is fighting a losing battle convincing residents to leave their cars at home to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions. While the world envies the Swiss public transport system, the Swiss railways and bus line operators are in fierce competition with…

Swiss Life changes tack with surprise acquisition

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 The €1.16 billion (SFr1.92 billion) proposed deal, due to be launched next month, caught the market unawares. Swiss Life said it marks the beginning of a period of international expansion. AWD’s controlling Maschmeyer family has agreed to hand over a 20 per cent stake now with the option to buy its remaining ten per cent…

Swatch and Tiffany join forces in alliance

This content was published on Dec 3, 2007 Under the terms of a 20 years agreement, Swatch said in a statement the alliance was to “further the development, production and worldwide distribution” of Tiffany & Co. brand watches. Swatch will incorporate a new watchmaking company in Switzerland, which will be authorised to use Tiffany’s trademarks and operate under the name of the United…

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