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Median annual salary in Switzerland rose to CHF87,000 in 2025

The annual salary for a full-time post stood at 87,000 Swiss francs in 2025

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 Switzerland’s median full-time gross salary rose to CHF87,000 in 2025, up from CHF81,500 a year earlier.

Swiss benchmark index SMI climbs to an all-time high

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Swiss benchmark index SMI climbs to all-time high

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 Swiss blue-chips drove the SMI to a record high despite tech caution, global uncertainty and uneven European markets.

The Comco has once again extended an ongoing investigation into the construction sector

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Swiss competition watchdog expands construction sector probe

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 Swiss watchdog Comco widened its construction bid-rigging probe to nine firms and expects a one-year extension.

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How HSBC ended up at the centre of a $330mn embezzlement scandal

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 The lender’s Swiss unit is under formal investigation over whether it helped Lebanese central bank boss’s alleged scheme.

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Swiss-EU electricity agreement clears first hurdle

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Swiss-EU electricity deal advances in parliament, promising market access and consumer choice.

AI is transforming the Swiss labour market – entry-level jobs under pressure

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Study finds AI impacts entry-level jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Study finds AI impacts entry-level jobs in Switzerland, with fewer openings for juniors.

Attendance at the EPHJ trade fair affected by the G7

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Attendance at EPHJ trade fair in Geneva hit by G7 Summit

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 The EPHJ high-precision trade fair in Geneva did not attract the same number of visitors as in previous years due to disruptions caused by the G7 summit in nearby Evian.

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Holcim spins off Amrize in biggest Swiss M&A deal in 2025

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 In June last year, Holcim announced it completed the spinoff of its North American business Amrize. The deal valued at $33.7 billion valuation was the biggest Swiss M&A deal in 2025.

Uber and WeRide: driverless taxis coming soon to Zurich

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Uber and WeRide to bring self-driving taxis to Zurich

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Zurich is set to become the first region in Switzerland to offer on-demand self-driving taxis.

KOF: Oil price shock is putting a bigger dent in the economy than expected

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Oil price shock weighs heavily on Swiss economy growth

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss economic growth forecast drops to 0.8% this year due to rising oil prices.

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