Switzerland aspires to build ‘human’ artificial intelligence

Companies all over the world are competing to bring AI closer to human intelligence. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English...

Business : BNM Says Consultation, Agreement With US Treasury In Line With Existing Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our...

Ghana, Switzerland launch US$200m clean energy drive, to cut power costs and expand solar access

The national transition to affordable and sustainable power has received a major boost with the launch of a US$200 million National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP) that seeks to accelerate the installation of rooftop solar systems across the...

Bank Negara says consultation, agreement with US Treasury in line with existing practice

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and "do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to...

Vontobel Sells Financing Platform, Reports AuM Rise

The Swiss firm has sold a platform business to a cantonal bank for an undisclosed sum. Also yesterday, Vontobel set out its assets under management growth. Zurich-headquartered Vontobel said it has agreed to sell cosmofunding, its digital...

Business News | Post Tariffs, US Trade Deficit Declined, but Grows with Top 5 Trade Partners Including India: SBI Report

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): Post tariffs, trade deficit of United States declined by USD 42 billion but during the same period it has gone up by USD 9 billion with top five trading partners including India, noted a research report by the...

James Tait appointed head of Zurich Corporate Risk

Tait will replace Cindy Warden, who announced that she will retire at the end of this year. Previously, Tait was CEO across North America, APAXC and UK/Europe at UnderwriteMe, prior to which he held the role of head of protection for Pacific Life...

New WEF head warns of potential AI, crypto bubbles

Massive investments in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies may lead to the development of bubbles, according to World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende. "There is definitely a geopolitical disorder ... But even in the situation...

Insurers likely to exclude gen AI, startups wait in wings

Key insight: Insurers are redefining liability through generative AI policy exclusions. What's at stake: Unchecked AI exposures could prompt regulatory penalties, class actions, and concentrated losses. Forward look: Startups and larger insurers...

Malawi Secures Over K150 Billion in Donor Grants as Mwanamvekha Takes Over Finance Ministry

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has received over K150 billion in financial support from international development partners, less than a month after Joseph Mwanamvekha was appointed Minister of Finance. Notably, the assistance comes in the form of...

European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- The "European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market potential of the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector is enormous and...

Switzerland is the most competitive country in the world

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 06:30 Switzerland has been named the world’s most competitive country in a new global ranking by consulting firm Eight Advisory. Out of 58 nations assessed on the economy, education, sustainability, and social cohesion,...

When Regulation, Not Capitalism, Creates Fake Jobs

Image Source: Pexels In Graeber’s Paradox, Graeber captured something real: many workers today feel trapped in positions they know serve no clear purpose. Yet he located the cause in capitalism/neoliberalism rather than in bureaucracy. He imagined...

I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, but none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

I've been to Switzerland several times, and it always beckons me back. The iconic Alpine landscape is unmatched in beauty and, unfortunately, also in price. It's one of the most expensive countries in the world, and traveling there costs a pretty...

African Indigenous Knowledge Vital to Drive Next Wave of Agricultural Innovation: Scientists

Addis Ababa, October 30, 2025 (ENA) – Scientists have urged a continental shift toward homegrown research ecosystems, arguing that integrating indigenous knowledge with modern science is the key to unlocking sustainable agricultural growth, food...

TVS Motor Company Share Price Target at Rs 4,150: Anand Rathi Research

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited has released issued a BUY Call on TVS Motor Company, uplifting their target price to Rs 4,150 from Rs 3,100. Anand Rathi analysis highlights TVS Motor’s robust domestic and export volume growth,...

Swartbooi' s 36-year policing journey ends, but warns of corruption risks for new officers

After hanging up his badge after 36, Cape Town’s well-known police spokesperson warns young cops on how easily they can fall into a trap of corruption by starting with accepting a coke. On Friday, October 31, Warrant Joseph Swartbooi completed his...

New York City Marathon live: Latest times, updates and results from Eliud Kipchoge’s farewell race

Marcel Hug opens up gap in men's wheelchair race Marcel Hug finished ahead of Great Britain’s David Weir to win the Chicago Marathon last month and the Swiss has opened up a 52-second lead over Weir through the first 10 miles in New York. The...

Global central banks converge towards rate cut caution

LONDON :The U.S. Federal Reserve has moved back into line with other major rate setters after it cut rates by a quarter point on Wednesday but pushed back against market bets that it would keep going as the Washington shutdown fogs up its...

Largest Survey on Swiss Independent Wealth Managers Launched

The business of Switzerland’s independent wealth managers stands at a turning point. Following the sweeping wave of regulation under the FinSA and FinIA frameworks, what was once a relatively unregulated profession has evolved into a tightly...