
Sovereignty and free trade agreements help Switzerland stay ahead

Swiss exporters are thriving in a benign world economy, says Christoph Lindenmeyer, who is the Chairman of the International Economic Relations Commission of Economiesuisse. Conditions that will enable them to continue flourishing include the successful conclusion of negotiations on free trade agreements and a favourable rate for the Swiss currency. After the Swiss National Bank …
Peter Gisler is the CEO of SERV, the Swiss export risk insurer. He spoke to Swiss Trade about his switch to the insurer last year, the risks exporters face in unstable political situations, the importance of a solid contract between supplier and buyer, and how insurance can help exporters conquer new terrain. You have led …
Everyone is talking about northern Zurich – and with good reason. Oerlikon is justifiably frequently named as a trendy new place to be. It is growing and changing more quickly than any other district of Zurich. More and more young people are moving there and more than 2,000 new apartments were built there last year. …
In an increasingly globalized and digitalized business environment having the right communication skills is paramount. Many companies underestimate the risk for unintended consequences when communication is not adapted to new media channels and the global playing field. Swiss companies have a multi-lingual, international outlook ingrained in their very DNA. But today communication is changing fast. …
The Summer Olympic Games 2020 will be held in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9. They represent the highlight of a series of international events, starting in 2019 with Japan’s presidency of the G-20 and the first Rugby World Cup ever in Asia. The Olympic Games as a major sports event are expected to …
Inspired by the concept of cryptocurrencies, the renowned independent Swiss watch brand Chronoswiss has created five luxurious crypto-design watches. These extravagant models from the Blockchain Series are produced in a limited edition of 101 in each set. The traditional Swiss watch manufacturer Chronoswiss, known for its high standards of quality, showed an early openness to …
Cryptocurrencies have seen sharp rises and dramatic falls this past year. But one thing is certain – electronic cash and the underlying blockchain technology are here to stay and offer exciting investment opportunities. Just like Zug outside of Zürich, Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have developed into dynamic hubs for start-ups in the blockchain …
High up on the green slopes of Le Mont-Pèlerin, among Switzerland’s UNESCO heritage vineyards and only 50 minutes from Geneva Airport by car, lies the splendid Le Mirador Resort & Spa. The hotel is member of “The Leading Hotels of the World” and “Swiss Deluxe Hotels”, and combines inspiring views of the alpine landscape with …
Martin Nydegger, the new CEO of Switzerland Tourism, says his homeland offers tourists the compactness and diversity of a Swiss army knife combined with the reliability of a Swiss watch. No wonder the number of tourists who visit from China, South-East Asia and India has been climbing rapidly over the past four years. At the …