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June 2022

News 23.06.2022

The future of Swiss-UK financial services relations begins now

The Swiss-UK financial services agreement and deepened bilateral relations are a big opportunity for the Swiss and British financial…

News 02.06.2022

Corporate concerns: lockdowns and the war in Ukraine are worsening supply bottlenecks

According to the latest economiesuisse survey, difficulties in sourcing intermediate products and raw materials have increased further.

May 2022

News 24.05.2022

Switzerland-Indonesia: Private sector launches Trade and Sustainability Council

The regular exchange across all sectors aims to advance sustainable business projects.

April 2022

News 14.04.2022

INSAIT – A perfect example of borderless research cooperation in Europe

In cooperation with ETH, EPFL and private companies, a research center for computer science and artificial intelligence is being built in…

March 2022

News 18.03.2022

Russian war against Ukraine impacting the Swiss economy more strongly than the sanctions

News 17.03.2022

Swiss and British business strengthen bilateral dialogue

The bilateral trade and investment council identified numerous untapped areas of cooperation - an opportunity for both sides.

News 16.03.2022

War in Ukraine exacerbating supply problems

The latest survey shows: The economic boom is clearly slowing down.

February 2022

News 28.02.2022

Business supports Swiss government’s sanctions against Russia

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Swiss government decides on far-reaching tightening of sanctions against Russia.

News 10.02.2022

"Stick to Science": for collaboration in research free from political barriers

Participation in research agreements must not be held up by political discussions that have little to do with science.

November 2021

News 23.11.2021

Despite supply chain bottlenecks, global trade will remain central to Swiss economy

Disrupted supply chains: A new study analyses its causes and proposes measures to deal with future crises.

October 2021

News 22.10.2021

Supply chain bottlenecks are becoming an economic risk

A survey from economiesuisse shows: The situation concerning supply chain disruption will not normalize any time soon.

Projektion von Statistiken und Personen, die darüber sprechen

News 01.10.2021

Release of the Swiss cohesion contribution - a step in the right direction

With the release of the second cohesion contribution, Switzerland underlines its commitment to an economically and socially balanced Europe…

December 2020

Arbeiter überprüfen Milchflaschen in einem afrikanischen Molkereibetrieb

News 04.12.2020

International trade strengthens sustainable development

Swiss companies abroad play an active role in strengthening sustainable development through trade and investment. 

September 2020

Geschäftsleute schütteln hände über Bürotisch

News 08.09.2020

Financial Dialogue Switzerland – United Kingdom: things are moving forward!

Such a comprehensive financial services agreement CH-UK is not an old hat, but a unique opportunity for the two financial centres.

June 2020

News 26.06.2020

Simple, fast and efficient: Swiss COVID-19 bridging credits for companies in need

Through a common effort of the federal government and the Swiss banks, small and micro enterprises have a chance to survive the disastrous…

March 2020

Doctor holding a vial that says "covid 19)

News 19.03.2020

Coronavirus: Swiss government declares “extraordinary situation”

In order to slow down the infection rate, Switzerland is in a lock down mode with heavy effects on business and the daily life of all…

News 09.03.2020

Digitalisation: A distorted picture of Swiss labour market dynamics

The fear of unemployment caused by digitalisation is constantly increasing – at the same time, job cuts are being more than offset by the…

February 2020

Mann mit Schutzmaske steht am Bahnhof vor einer digitalen Anzeigetafel

News 28.02.2020

Coronavirus: its impact on Swiss companies

The Coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading in Switzerland. economiesuisse wants to understand how the virus will affect the economy and has…

September 2019

News 11.09.2019

Popular initiative threatens successful bilateral path

Even though the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU are highly beneficial, they are constantly at stake.

January 2019

News 31.01.2019

Institutional Agreement for Swiss-EU Relations

An assessment of the Institutional Framework Agreement and what it means for the future Swiss-EU Relations

News 18.01.2019

Foreign investment control: a self-defeating policy objective

Governmental supervision for foreign direct investments would be counter-productive for Switzerland’s economic competitiveness.

June 2018

News 08.06.2018

Digitisation of Business – A Reality Check

A conference organized by economiesuisse and the Belgian business federation on the impact of digitization on companies, working conditions…

News 08.06.2018

Digitisation: a real threat to the future of jobs or just a distorted perception?

Robots and computers taking over the labour market is what most see when asked how modern technology will impact their jobs.

July 2017

News 28.07.2017

Path is cleared for successful Swiss exporters

On July 28th 2017, Switzerland and the EU updated the agreement on the mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment…

January 2017

News 17.01.2017

Confident Partnership with China

China is Switzerland's most important asian trading partner. Chinas president Xi Jinping met with Switzerland's business leaders. During…

June 2016

News 24.06.2016

Switzerland-Great Britain: the Economic Relations

The most important data concerning the trading relations between Switzerland and the UK.

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