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Magdalena Martullo, CEO of the EMS Group and member of Parliament.

Sovereignty and free trade agree­ments help Switzerland stay ahead

Magdalena Martullo is a member of parliament for the Swiss People’s Party, a majority shareholder in EMS-Chemie Holding AG and CEO of the EMS Group. Her advice for Swiss businesses is to specialize and plan ahead; politicians, she says, need to guarantee sovereignty so that Switzerland can hold on to its location advantages. How can …

Swiss exports boom – industry calls for more free trade agreements

Christoph Lindenmeyer, Chairman of the International Economic Relations Commission of Economiesuisse. Photo: Nique Nager 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 …
Annons

Switzerland edges towards closer bilateral ties with EU and the U.S.

Thomas Borer, CEO Dr. Borer Consulting. Photo: Renate Wernli The European Union and the United States are by far Switzerland’s most important trading partners. Switzerland is negotiating a Framework Agreement to simplify bilateral relations with the EU. And twelve years after talks with the U.S. on a free trade agreement failed, Switzerland and the U.S. are trying again. Thomas Borer, a former Swiss ambassador …

Swiss Know-how for a Mexican Brewery

Presentation
M&L Consulting GmbH supplies a Mexican brewery with a complete production facility. A small company holds its own against international competition in the beer industry. The example of M&L Consulting shows that this is possible. Even so, export deals also present some challenges in this case. Surviving as a small company in the beer industry, alongside multinational giants? Impossible. You might think so. Ernst Meier, certified brewer …

Maintaining trade with Iran in the face of U.S. sanctions

Photo: Shutterstock U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions has already prompted some Swiss companies to cancel deals there. The business environment in Iran is “tough,” says Simon Tiberius Fundel, the president of the Swiss-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But the EU is trying to find ways …
Annons

Insurance matters when entering new markets

Peter Gisler, CEO of SERV. Photo: Markus Bertschi 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 …

Franklinturm – the new centre of Oerlikon

Presentation
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. …

New playing field for communication

Pius Fellner, Country Head Switzerland for CLS Communications. 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. …
Annons

Staying ahead in a competitive global market

Michael Willome, Group CEO of Conzzeta AG. Innovation and a speedy response to customers’ needs are the key to staying ahead in a competitive global climate for exporters, says Michael Willome, the Group CEO of Conzzeta AG. How can export-oriented companies thrive in international competition? Innovation and permanent renewal are the keywords for me. Ultimately, it’s about added value that customers are …

Effective, yet agile leadership

Presentation
Photo: © Thomas Sent How do you improve effectiveness as a leader and deal with the increasing need for agility? – Find answers from academia, business and sports during the Rochester-Bern Leadership Summit in March 2019. Great leadership is THE success factor in today’s world, be it in business or sports. You must know how to lead yourself and …

How to tap the world’s largest e-commerce market

Lukas Zuest, board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Photo: ©T+T Fotografie / Toni Suter + Tanja Dorendorf China’s enormous e-commerce market is alluring for foreign companies seeking to target consumers directly. A new law to take effect in January 2019 may make it more attractive by eliminating some of the risks and uncertainties, says Lukas Zuest, a board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce who also serves as an attorney and …

Excellence by the lake

Presentation
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Lugano, is a five-star property, located within a subtropical park, and member of Small Luxury Hotels. It was built in 1880 by a Russian noble family to be their winter residence, before being bought by a Swiss family in 1885 and transformed into a renowned hotel. Rooms and suites for an …

Tokyo 2020 – Opportunities for Swiss companies

Photo courtesy of Tokyo 2020 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 …
Annons

Exclusive Swiss-made cryptocurrency watches in a limited edition

Presentation
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 …

Small nut cakes for the big world market

Reto Schmid’s bakery produces up to 50,000 small tartlets every day. Reto Schmid from Sedrun makes what is surely the smallest Bündner Nusstorte, or Grisons nut cake, in the world and is currently conquering international markets with them. It’s a success based on innovation and determination – and a little help. Reto Schmid’s bakery lies in the heart of the Grisons mountains, at over 1,400 meters …

Exciting opportunities with blockchain

Urs Stirnimann, Vice President of the Swiss Business Council United Arab Emirates. 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 …

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Presentation
Surround your soul – and immerse yourself in a world of peace and relaxation at Europe’s leading wellbeing and medical health resort. Nestled in a spectacular location, amidst the foothills of the Alps in Eastern Switzerland, the luxurious Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has been attracting those seeking wellbeing, relaxation and medical expertise for more than …
Annons

Le Mirador Resort & Spa – pamper yourself above the clouds

Presentation
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 …

Swiss watch exports gain strength, boosted by China

Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot and Zenith. Photo: Fred Merz / Rezo.ch The Swiss watch industry – the third largest national exporter after chemicals and machines – is powering ahead in 2018, bene­fiting from a strong world economy and a depreciation of the Swiss franc against other major currencies. If the environment remains stable, 2019 should be another good year, says Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot and …

Switzerland offers tourists compactness, diversity

Martin Nydegger, CEO of Switzerland Tourism. Photo: Switzerland Tourism 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 …
Magdalena Martullo, CEO of the EMS Group and member of Parliament.

Sovereignty and free trade agree­ments help Switzerland stay ahead

Magdalena Martullo is a member of parliament for the Swiss People’s Party, a majority shareholder in EMS-Chemie Holding AG and CEO of the EMS Group. Her advice for Swiss businesses is to specialize and plan ahead; politicians, she says, need to guarantee sovereignty so that Switzerland can hold on to its location advantages. How can …
Annons

Switzerland edges towards closer bilateral ties with EU and the U.S.

Thomas Borer, CEO Dr. Borer Consulting. Photo: Renate Wernli The European Union and the United States are by far Switzerland’s most important trading partners. Switzerland is negotiating a Framework Agreement to simplify bilateral relations with the EU. And twelve years after talks with the U.S. on a free trade agreement failed, Switzerland and the U.S. are trying again. Thomas Borer, a former Swiss ambassador …

Swiss Know-how for a Mexican Brewery

Presentation
M&L Consulting GmbH supplies a Mexican brewery with a complete production facility. A small company holds its own against international competition in the beer industry. The example of M&L Consulting shows that this is possible. Even so, export deals also present some challenges in this case. Surviving as a small company in the beer industry, alongside multinational giants? Impossible. You might think so. Ernst Meier, certified brewer …
Annons

Maintaining trade with Iran in the face of U.S. sanctions

Photo: Shutterstock U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions has already prompted some Swiss companies to cancel deals there. The business environment in Iran is “tough,” says Simon Tiberius Fundel, the president of the Swiss-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. But the EU is trying to find ways …

Staying ahead in a competitive global market

Michael Willome, Group CEO of Conzzeta AG. Innovation and a speedy response to customers’ needs are the key to staying ahead in a competitive global climate for exporters, says Michael Willome, the Group CEO of Conzzeta AG. How can export-oriented companies thrive in international competition? Innovation and permanent renewal are the keywords for me. Ultimately, it’s about added value that customers are …

Effective, yet agile leadership

Presentation
Photo: © Thomas Sent How do you improve effectiveness as a leader and deal with the increasing need for agility? – Find answers from academia, business and sports during the Rochester-Bern Leadership Summit in March 2019. Great leadership is THE success factor in today’s world, be it in business or sports. You must know how to lead yourself and …

How to tap the world’s largest e-commerce market

Lukas Zuest, board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Photo: ©T+T Fotografie / Toni Suter + Tanja Dorendorf China’s enormous e-commerce market is alluring for foreign companies seeking to target consumers directly. A new law to take effect in January 2019 may make it more attractive by eliminating some of the risks and uncertainties, says Lukas Zuest, a board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce who also serves as an attorney and …
Annons

Excellence by the lake

Presentation
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Lugano, is a five-star property, located within a subtropical park, and member of Small Luxury Hotels. It was built in 1880 by a Russian noble family to be their winter residence, before being bought by a Swiss family in 1885 and transformed into a renowned hotel. Rooms and suites for an …

Small nut cakes for the big world market

Reto Schmid’s bakery produces up to 50,000 small tartlets every day. Reto Schmid from Sedrun makes what is surely the smallest Bündner Nusstorte, or Grisons nut cake, in the world and is currently conquering international markets with them. It’s a success based on innovation and determination – and a little help. Reto Schmid’s bakery lies in the heart of the Grisons mountains, at over 1,400 meters …

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Presentation
Surround your soul – and immerse yourself in a world of peace and relaxation at Europe’s leading wellbeing and medical health resort. Nestled in a spectacular location, amidst the foothills of the Alps in Eastern Switzerland, the luxurious Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has been attracting those seeking wellbeing, relaxation and medical expertise for more than …

Swiss watch exports gain strength, boosted by China

Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot and Zenith. Photo: Fred Merz / Rezo.ch The Swiss watch industry – the third largest national exporter after chemicals and machines – is powering ahead in 2018, bene­fiting from a strong world economy and a depreciation of the Swiss franc against other major currencies. If the environment remains stable, 2019 should be another good year, says Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot and …

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Swiss exports boom – industry calls for more free trade agreements

Christoph Lindenmeyer, Chairman of the International Economic Relations Commission of Economiesuisse. Photo: Nique Nager

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 …

Insurance matters when entering new markets

Peter Gisler, CEO of SERV. Photo: Markus Bertschi

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 …

Franklinturm – the new centre of Oerlikon

Presentation

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. …

New playing field for communication

Pius Fellner, Country Head Switzerland for CLS Communications.

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. …

Tokyo 2020 – Opportunities for Swiss companies

Photo courtesy of Tokyo 2020

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 …

Exclusive Swiss-made cryptocurrency watches in a limited edition

Presentation

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 …

Exciting opportunities with blockchain

Urs Stirnimann, Vice President of the Swiss Business Council United Arab Emirates.

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 …

Le Mirador Resort & Spa – pamper yourself above the clouds

Presentation

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 …

Switzerland offers tourists compactness, diversity

Martin Nydegger, CEO of Switzerland Tourism. Photo: Switzerland Tourism

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 …

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