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WEF to discuss rifts of globalisation

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 Unveiling its programme on Tuesday, the Geneva-based Forum said it was concerned to explore ways of smoothing the inequalities between the “haves” and “have-nots”. The announcement follows criticism from non-governmental organisations about the neo-liberal economic goals pursued by the organisation and the closed nature of its meeting in Davos. “Globalisation is currently not what it…

Big Swiss presence expected in Hannover

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 It means that Swiss companies will have the third biggest presence at the world’s biggest industrial fair. Only France and Italy will have more firms present. In total, 7000 companies from more than 60 countries will be at Hannover. Around 300,000 visitors are expected. Swiss companies and organisations that have confirmed their attendance include ABB,…

Swiss slow to embrace work from home

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 Only an estimated 25,000 people in Switzerland – or less than one percent of the workforce – come under the category of “telecommuters”. To address some of the open questions relating to telecommuting, businessmen, academics and government officials have been meeting in Bern for a one-day event organised by the Science and Technology Council’s Centre…

Tecan sees big jump in sales

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 Sales were particularly strong in the fourth quarter and rose by 48 per cent. The company said it expected continued growth in 2001 because of strong demand from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the United States and Europe. Last week, Tecan announced an increased focus on proteomics, the study of how information contained in…

Nestlé challenges world leader in pet food production

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 If the acquisition is successful, it will create a pet-care business able to take on the market leader, Mars. The deal would give Nestlé a 40 per cent share of pet food sales in the US, making it the market leader. Worldwide, Mars would just hold on to the top spot. In a statement from…

St Moritz offers speed thrills and culinary delights

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 The sport of bobsleighing began life in the Engadine resort, and St Moritz boasts the world’s last remaining natural ice track. It will be the site for the two and four man bobsleigh World Championships. The 1.6 kilometre-long run subjects athletes to more than five G-forces and the sleighs reach speeds up to 147 kilometres…

Nestlé to become a world leader in pet food production

This content was published on Jan 16, 2001 The move – also confirmed by the US company- will make Nestlé one of the world’s largest pet food producers. In a statement from its headquarters in Vevey, Nestlé said it would pay $33.50 per share in cash. Analysts say a deal could raise anti-trust questions, forcing Nestlé to divest itself of some brands to…

Nestlé reportedly ready to pay $10 billion for US pet food group

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 The Wall Street Journal said on Monday that a deal could be announced within days. Neither company would comment on the report, which quoted unnamed sources close to the companies. It is believed that Nestlé is offering nearly $33 for each Ralston share – roughly 34 per cent more than the St Louis-based company’s closing…

Swiss forests losing their leaves

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 The latest “Sanasilva” report from the Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, released on Monday, said defoliation had risen in Swiss forests for the first time since 1995. It said that overall nearly 30 per cent of 1,100 trees examined across the country showed a loss of more than a quarter of their…

Ushering in the “old” New Year

This content was published on Jan 15, 2001 On a cold winter’s morning, the bells make a frightening racket. Cows start mooing in protest, dogs bark in fear. The clanging can be heard high up on the steep hillsides outside the village of Urnäsch. It’s not yet daybreak on January 13, and a group of men in costumes, with large cow and sleigh…

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