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Swiss firms among multinationals reluctant to share customer data

This content was published on Jul 1, 2018 According to an analysis of 10,000 requests by paper SonntagsZeitung, only five of 59 multinationals contacted readily provided data they held on clients. The others refused, kept postponing, or let the 30-day deadline pass without reply, says the article published on Sunday. Among the Swiss firms in this category include Swiss International Airlines, as well…

Drone comes dangerously close to Turkey-bound jet

This content was published on Jun 30, 2018 According to the preliminary report published by the Swiss Transport Safety Investigation Board (STSB) on Wednesday, a Bombardier BD 700 business aircraft was en route on June 2 from Berne-Belp airport to the Turkish city of Antalya. Shortly after take-off, the pilots noticed that a drone was approaching their aircraft. The risky scenario occurred at…

The “high-tech spear” used in the ballistic experiments

High-tech spear sheds light on Neanderthals’ hunting techniques

This content was published on Jun 30, 2018 Using a high-tech spear, scientists in Zurich have established that Neanderthals used to kill animals at close range rather than throw their weapons.

Offshore havens challenge Switzerland for swelling ICO funds

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Blockchain start-ups obtained some $13.7 billion (CHF13.6 billion) in ICO capital until the end of May this year, according to a report by audit firm PwC and the Zug-based Crypto Valley Association. This is nearly double the total of all other funds raised until the start of this year. Companies raise start-up capital through this…

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Switzerland unveils second blockchain voting system

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Researchers say the EPFL blockchain system guarantees both the anonymity of voters and a secure digital method of casting and counting votes. The latter processes are carried out by several separately managed machines – or nodes – rather than a central authority, thus diluting the risk of vote manipulation from hackers or other malicious actors.…

A section of the Warrego Valles region on Mars

Mars valleys linked to heavy rainfall

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Valleys on Mars strongly resemble those in arid regions on Earth, suggesting long periods of heavy precipitation and erosion.

Edmond de Rothschild Group plaque in Geneva

Rothschild branches settle dispute over family name

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 The Swiss and French banks owned by two branches of the Rothschild dynasty of financiers have settled a years-long dispute.

Nestlé suffers palm oil setback but wins water battle

This content was published on Jun 28, 2018 The Swiss food giant can no longer claim to use certified sustainable palm oil but was allowed to continue extracting water from Southern California.

Cement firm Lafarge indicted over complicity in Syria crimes

This content was published on Jun 28, 2018 The cement giant LafargeHolcim on Thursday said its French predecessor company Lafarge SA has been put under formal investigation over activities in Syria.

Swiss banking sector continues to shrink but survivors profitable

This content was published on Jun 28, 2018 According to the annual “Banks in Switzerland” report released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Thursday, only one foreign bank opened a Swiss branch last year. The number of people working for banks also declined. Staff numbers in Switzerland fell by 7.7% to 93,554 full-time equivalents (FTEs). Swiss bank employees abroad also declined: 13.4%…

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