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Biotechnology undergoes revival

This content was published on Jun 25, 2003 The revival currently underway in the industry is expected to strengthen relations between Swiss and American companies. Bio 2003, which opened in Washington on Sunday, has brought together more than 3,300 delegates and the largest gathering of Swiss biotech professionals ever outside Europe. “For the first time in nearly three years, Bio is a happy…

Government offers support but no cash for Swiss

This content was published on Jun 25, 2003 However, it has ruled out injecting any more cash into the airline following Tuesday’s announcement of 3,000 job cuts and a reduction of the fleet by a third. The cabinet said that despite the consequences for the people and regions affected, the measures were necessary for the airline’s survival. “Swiss is not alone,” said the…

Management blamed for mistakes at Swiss

This content was published on Jun 25, 2003 The day after the airline announced the loss of 3,000 jobs, the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” said Swiss faced a tough struggle to survive. It blamed strong competition, flight restrictions imposed by Germany and union intransigence, but said management had also made its share of mistakes. The NZZ said management had no other choice than to…

Swiss hooked on nicotine

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 The Federal Health Office study found that while more men smoked than women, females over the age of 35 found it harder to give up than men. It speculated that factors such as stress and fear of weight gain could explain why only 20 per cent of women smokers managed to give up. According to…

Swiss axes 3,000 jobs

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 The carrier, which is slashing its network by 35 per cent, said the “drastic action” was aimed at saving SFr1.6 billion ($1.21 billion). Swiss shares, which were suspended on Monday and Tuesday pending the announcement, fell more than 16 per cent on Wednesday to SFr7.01. They have lost nearly two-thirds of their value in 2003.…

Debt battle looms after ABB asbestos ruling

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 However, analysts say that the company, based in Zurich, still has much to do to put its financial house in order. A United States bankruptcy court on Monday approved a $1.3 billion (SFr1.72 billion) settlement of asbestos lawsuits, provided that further details are supplied within ten days. US judge Judith Fitzgerald in Pittsburgh delayed giving…

ISE’s next growth spurt driven by LED boom

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 The new growth phase is driven by the need to simulate the light reflecting properties of these devices. The software company sells a visualization tool that has been used by semiconductor factory researchers at Intel, Toshiba, and Motorola, for the past ten years. Sales in 2002 were $13.5 million (SFr18 million), reflecting 30 percent growth…

Swiss axes 3,000 jobs

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 The carrier, which is slashing its network by 35 per cent, said the “drastic action” was aimed at saving SFr1.6 billion ($1.21 billion). Swiss said it would also require SFr500 million in additional financing to ensure financial stability during the restructuring. Around 700 pilots and 850 cabin crew will lose their jobs. Up to 1,500…

Pedestrians take a walk on the wild side

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 But what will visitors to the city make of a surreal landscape which features underwater stop signs and segregated “fast-slow” walkways? Cornelia Schreier of the city’s public works department agreed to take swissinfo on a tour of the “Mobile Games” project, taking in some philosophical road signs, meandering green “detours” and manholes covered in word-search…

Swiss – key dates and decisions

This content was published on Jun 24, 2003 Here are some of the key moments since the carrier took to the skies in April 2002: March 31, 2002 Swiss takes to the air following the amalgamation of Crossair and the remains of Swissair, which collapsed in 2001. The carrier begins operations with 26 former Swissair jets and 76 Crossair craft. The company employs…

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