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Swiss President opens Davos summit with call for “responsible globalisation”

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos has been officially opened by the Swiss president, Adolf Ogi. He called on the assembled political and business leaders to proceed with globalisation in a responsible manner. Ogi told the international gathering in the mountain resort of Davos that “it is up to you to ensure free-trade…

Davos survey predicts strong growth but widening inequalities

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 Top business leaders attending the World Economic Forum summit say they are confident about the outlook for the world economy. But half of them said they believed the Internet would widen the gap between rich and poor. The survey, by the consultancy firm Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, canvassed the opinions of more than 1,000 top business leaders attending…

Switzerland joins efforts to end European air traffic chaos

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 Switzerland is to participate in efforts to end Europe’s air traffic chaos, when European transport ministers meet in Brussels today. The European Commission called the meeting, after it was revealed that nearly a third of all flights in Europe were delayed last year. Faced with a growing clamour from airlines, business travellers and holidaymakers, the…

Ares-Serono hopes deal will help search for infertility treatment

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 One of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Ares-Serono based in Geneva, has signed an agreement with the AMRAD pharmaceutical research and development company of Australia which could lead to the development of a novel treatment for infertility. A statement said that under the terms of the accord, AMRAD has licensed to Ares-Serono certain patent rights…

Forbo flooring group breaks new sales ground

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 The Forbo Group, with worldwide operations in flooring and industry specialties, reports that sales last year went up by 2.3 per cent to reach SFr1.874 billion francs. A statement from company headquarters in Eglisau near Zurich said Forbo expected a “significant improvement” in group profit over the previous year. But Forbo said the improved result…

Ban on antibiotics in animal feed leads to rise in diseases

This content was published on Jan 27, 2000 The Swiss Veterinary Office says a ban on antibiotics in animal feed has led to increase in diseases among slaughter animals. But the office said the rise had been expected, and would taper off as animals developed resistance. The Federal Veterinary Office issued the report six months after Switzerland became the second European country, after…

Davos agenda extends beyond business and politics

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Much of the debate in Davos will concentrate on business, but plenty of other issues will come under the spotlight. The first day will see presentations on key economic and geo-political issues before the summit’s formal opening in the evening. The first sessions will focus on outlining some of the main themes. Much attention will…

All eyes turn to Davos for World Economic Forum summit

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The world’s top business and political leaders are meeting today in the Swiss resort of Davos for the opening of the annual summit of the World Economic Forum. Security is tighter than usual, amid fears that anti-globalisation protesters will try to disrupt the meeting. Entitled “New Beginnings: Making a Difference” the five-day meeting is billed…

New technology brings advice and help to delegates at Davos

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 Participants at this year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 27 – February 1) have a novel means of finding their way around in the Swiss Alpine resort. A new generation of mobile phones available for hire will provide them with a “location finder” as well as news, weather forecasts and…

Working groups to look into how to spend gold reserves

This content was published on Jan 26, 2000 The government has set up three working groups to look into proposals for using 1,300 tonnes of excess gold held by Swiss National Bank. The groups will discuss ideas put forward by the cabinet itself and the cantons, and report back to the government by the end of April. Last week, the government said it…

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