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Swiss Patents
Swiss Parliament Adopts Modernisation of the Patent Act
27 February 2024
Amendments to the Swiss Patent Act approved by the National Council, aiming to enhance the patent procedure's efficiency and reliability.
Swiss Demographic Changes and It’s Impact on Investment
27 February 2024
Sectors like healthcare, finance, and automation stand to gain, and why emerging markets are becoming increasingly attractive.
Chinese Merger
Chinese Mergers in Switzerland Increase
27 February 2024
EY's analysis revealing a significant drop to the lowest levels since 2012, despite a rise in Switzerland.
Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut to Cut 2,500 Jobs
26 February 2024
Barry Callebaut's Bold Move: Streamlining for Success with "BC Next Level" Plan Keystone/SDA - STEPHANIE LECOCQ The world's largest chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, is making drastic job cuts.
Bank Error
Bank Error: City of Zurich Wages Paid Twice
26 February 2024
Double Payday Glitch: Zurich's 30,000 Employees Receive February Salaries Twice Due to Bank Error Keystone/SDA - STEFFEN SCHMIDT The city of Zurich has paid its 30,000 employees their February salaries twice.
Swiss biotech
Swiss Biotech Firm Idorsia: Stock Soars – but Why?
26 February 2024
Idorsia's Surging Stock: Speculations Amid Silence Keystone/SDA - GEORGIOS KEFALAS Swiss biotech firm Idorsia, based in Basel, has seen a spike in stock prices from just $2.
CSEM Join Forces With ClexBio to Fight Cardiovascular Issues
26 February 2024
CSEM teams up with Nordic innovator ClexBio to pioneer a bioreactor, a leap in lab-cultivated human veins for regenerative medicine.
Decathlon
Decathlon Opens 5 more Stores in Switzerland
26 February 2024
Decathlon Accelerates Swiss Expansion Keystone/SDA - MAXIM SHIPENKOV French sporting goods retailer Decathlon is pushing ahead with its expansion in Switzerland.
Switzerland Joins the WTO Developing Country Investment Scheme
26 February 2024
Empowering Developing Nations: Switzerland's Commitment to Global Economic Growth and Sustainability Keystone/SDA - JON GAMBRELL With over 120 countries, Switzerland has agreed to a plurilateral agreement in Abu Dhabi to facilitate investment in developing countries.
What’s on the Agenda for National Councils Spring Session?
25 February 2024
Major dossiers await the National Council and Council of States in the spring session.
Sunday, February 25th, Weekly Round-Up
25 February 2024
In this weeks roundup, Ruag MRO amid scandal criticisms, Switzerland's energy surplus in a post-blackout recovery, and the looming pension crisis for future retirees.
Swiss semiconductor
Swiss Semi-Conductor Government Initiative: Will it Work?
23 February 2024
Keystone/SDA - NG HAN GUAN The SwissChips initiative, reported by the invest western Switzerland, represents Switzerland's attempt to boost the domestic semiconductor industry amidst global production escalations.
Meyer Burger
Meyer Burger Want Tax Credits: Look to USA, Closing German Plant
23 February 2024
Meyer Burger Technology AG shifts focus to the U.S., aiming for stability with new investments.
Swiss Payment App
Swiss Payment Apps on the Rise: Reports SNB
23 February 2024
Embrace the Future of Payments: Navigating the Surge in App-Based Transactions Payment apps are becoming increasingly popular: 59% of companies accept payment via an app in their local stores.
Swiss CEO
Swiss CEO Vranckx Moves to the Lufthansa Executive Board
23 February 2024
Dieter Vranckx, Swiss airline's CEO, steps up to Lufthansa's Executive Board, marking a new era for both airlines amidst strategic reshuffles.
Delivery service
Delivery Services in Switzerland Have New Competition
22 February 2024
The delivery service market has another entrant, Alfies. How will they fair in this competitive industry? Keystone/SDA - CHRISTIAN BEUTLER Delivery services Stash and Farmy are facing competition: Austrian online supermarket Alfies is now also delivering to the greater Zurich area, as well as part of the Aargau region.
Hoval heating
Hoval Invest €20 Million into Their Subsidiary YODAS
22 February 2024
YADOS GmbH, a Hoval subsidiary, embarks on a transformative €20 million investment to expand its Hoyerswerda site with cutting-edge, networked heating technology.
Schwyz
2023 Accounts of the Canton of Schwyz Close with a Profit
22 February 2024
Schwyz State Accounts Surpass Expectations with CHF 64 Million Improvement KeystoneURS FLUEELER Schwyz benefited from higher property gains taxes and interest income on fixed-term deposits.

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