SwissBCQ celebrates Swiss Excellence Awards and honours Qatar’s ambassador in Bern

The Swiss Business Council Qatar (SwissBCQ) held a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the 2025 Swiss Excellence Awards and the council’s 10th anniversary. Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Swiss Confederation Mohammed bin Jaham al-Kuwari...

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,...

ABB and Compu-Power bring high-efficiency UPS innovation to IS³ X-Change 2025

ABB will participate in the 31st annual IS³ X-Change 2025, taking place from 28 to 29 October in Cape Town, alongside its long-standing channel partner Compu-Power. The two companies will highlight their collaborative approach to high-efficiency...

Govt. shutdown threatens local Head Start, SNAP benefits

The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 is about to extend into a second month with the impact being felt more locally on Nov. 1 if the standoff doesn’t end. Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO), the nonprofit agency that serves Jefferson,...

Azerbaijan and the World Bank launch a new phase of digital reforms

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance, Sahil Babayev, received a visiting delegation of the World Bank headed by Asad Alam, Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions in Europe and Central Asia. According to the Ministry of...

Mental illness strains safety net: actuaries

The Actuaries Institute has called for immediate action to reduce the burden of mental illness on the financial safety net that includes private life insurance and state-based workers’ compensation. It warns the ability to deliver effective...

Wazdan expands Switzerland presence through Admiral SA partnership

iGaming developer Wazdan has expanded its presence in Switzerland through a new partnership with Admiral SA, making its titles available to players in the region via the Greentube platform. The deal brings a host of the supplier's most popular...

Inside Prince Andrew, King Charles' financial settlement over Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew and King Charles have seemingly been exposed over their financial settlement over Royal Lodge that the former Duke recently agreed to vacate. For those unversed still, this comes after the royal relinquished his right to use his...

2025 Global Innovation Awards Celebrate Advances in Data Analytics, AI Claims Processing, and Risk Intelligence

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- The International Insurance Society (IIS), Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL), and Lloyd’s are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Global Innovation Awards, recognizing organizations that are...

Smells like team spirit to Régis Le Bris as Sunderland confound the doubters

A wheel turns full circle When David Moyes resigned as Sunderland’s manager in May 2017, after a calamitous 10 months culminating in relegation to the Championship, he waived all entitlement to a payoff. Moyes knew he had failed but, in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Swiss success as PDC Challenge Tour comes to an end for 2025

The PDC's Pro Tour needs regular competition for places from its tier tours and Swiss slinger Stefan Bellmont sealed top spot on the 2025 Winmau Challenge Tour Order of Merit, pipping Darius Labanauskas to the post on a dramatic final weekend in...

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...