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Happiness is more than just more income

This content was published on Jun 24, 2007 Binswanger told swissinfo that economics was not just about making money but also about translating income into happiness, which was not always an easy process. In his book The Treadmills of Happiness, Binswanger outlines a number of hurdles that people come across in their daily lives. They are treadmills that lead to stress without making…

Solar power needs a boost

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007 The demand from the country’s industry comes as the gap between Switzerland’s pioneering research in the field and actual use of solar power continues to widen. Just last month, Swiss know-how was on show in New York with the arrival of Sun21, the first solar-powered boat to cross the Atlantic. The result was no surprise…

Jakob wires up the world in modern designs

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007 But rope-making from hemp at the Jakob company has developed over the past 100 years into the production of wire rope, not only for ski lifts and the construction industry, but also with increasing success for modern architecture. Whether it’s in the two-year-old Paul Klee art centre in Bern, the MFO-Park in Oerlikon, Zurich, which…

Thomy in advertising campaigns

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007

National Bank hailed as source of prosperity

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007 The National Bank (SNB) was celebrating its 100th anniversary on Friday with festivities in Zurich attended by dignitaries, including the head of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet. Calmy-Rey described the role of National Bank as the “Rütli meadow of monetary policy”, in a reference to the site where Swiss swore an allegiance to unite…

Stormy weather

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007

Vulnerability of computer networks highlighted

This content was published on Jun 22, 2007 A first meeting of the non-governmental Geneva Security Forum discussed cyber and information security this week. Switzerland says it is aware of the risks but its means are limited. The onslaught on Estonia’s public and private computer infrastructure last month – allegedly carried out by Russia over the removal of a Soviet war monument –…

Lufthansa to complete Swiss buyout early

This content was published on Jun 21, 2007 Lufthansa decided to acquire the remaining 51 per cent of shares needed for total ownership of Switzerland’s former national carrier following good financial results and the approval of all air traffic rights. Within two weeks the Swiss airline that was set up partly with taxpayers’ money will be fully in German hands. In March Swiss…

Canada’s Swiss – to vote or not to vote

This content was published on Jun 20, 2007 One imports fresh cream-filled chocolate truffles from Switzerland, another is a politically active fundraiser and the third is carrying on the Swiss dairy farming tradition. They all live in the greater Toronto area, the capital of Ontario which is Canada’s most populous province and the country’s economic powerhouse. Of the SFr2.4 billion (CAD 2.1 billion)…

UBS predicts strong economic growth

This content was published on Jun 20, 2007 Last week the Swiss National Bank also upped its forecast for 2007 and announced an interest rate increase. Other leading indicators, including BAK Basel Economics and the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF), have similarly raised their outlooks. UBS – Switzerland’s largest bank – also announced on Wednesday that it saw growth for 2008 of 2.3 per…

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