Defiant Hongkongers resist China with activism-in-exile from Switzerland

The Umbrella Movement was a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong which began on September 28, 2014, when the police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were demanding transparent elections. The subsequent 79-day occupation brought the city...

Bharti Singh says she has been struggling with jet lag after returning from Switzerland; asks 'life, neend track par kaise laaye'

Bharti Singh, who is back from a month-long trip to Switzerland, is currently dealing with jet lag and finding it difficult to adjust to her life in India. “Ever since we have come back from Switzerland, we have not been able to get our sleep on...

Malaysia and WEF Drive ASEAN's Next Leap in AI Governance and Industrial Innovation

Powering the Intelligent Age Summit announced the ASEAN AI Safety Network and Sustainable AI White Paper, aligning regional collaboration with sustainability and trust KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 October 2025 - The...

India, A Vast But Challenging Market For Swiss Companies

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The free trade agreement between Switzerland and India came into force on October 1. Entrepreneurs from canton Vaud recently took part in an economic mission to explore this promising – but complex – market of 1.4 billion...

Solzhenitsyn on Lenin in Zurich

Fifty years ago, in 1976, the English translation of Solzhenitsyn’s Lenin in Zurich was published. Solzhenitsyn was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1974. He and his young family—formed with his second wife, Natalya—travelled across western...

Zurich’s New Truffle Hotspot: A Young Chef Impresses in Italian Style

Zurich has a new destination for lovers of Italian Alta Cucina: «Il Tartufo», located near the Rietberg Museum, is the first independent venture by Federico Finessi. Already known as a hidden gem from his time as head chef at «Rigiblick» on Lake...

Swiss concerned by electricity consumption of data centres and AI

With over 120 server farms, Switzerland now has one of the highest densities of data centres per capita in Europe. Experts estimate that these currently account for around 7% of total Swiss electricity consumption. By 2030, consumption could rise...

Swiss bank creates stir by charging customers 3 per cent negative interest

Swiss bank Postfinance has shocked investors with news of a 3 per cent negative annual interest rate on certain types of deposits. Negative interest is where a lender charges customers for holding money in their savings accounts instead of paying...

ClearBank Joins Circle to Bring USDC and EURC to Europe’s Banking Rails

ClearBank has signed a framework deal with Circle Internet Financial to expand USDC and EURC in Europe. The move connects ClearBank’s regulated banking systems with Circle’s blockchain rails to deliver faster and cheaper cross-border transfers....

Swiss bank UBS files application for US banking licence

The bank said it anticipated approval in 2026, subject to regulators. Keystone-SDA UBS has filed an application for a national banking licence in the United States, underlining its growth ambition for the US market. This content was published on...

Interview | TradFi will have to use public blockchains: FG Nexus CEO

Maja Vujinovic, CEO of FG Nexus, explains why institutions will have to tap into Ethereum or other public chains. Summary Blockchain adoption will cause both disruption and consolidation in finance The industry will see major structural changes,...

Switzerland storms back to beat Salem 41–33 in sectional thriller

The Switzerland County Pacers showed every bit of their grit and heart Friday night, rallying from an early deficit to take down the Salem Lions 41–33 in a hard-fought first round sectional win that had fans on both sides of the bleachers on their...

Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30 Years

Baghdad has officially welcomed the return of Swiss diplomatic presence after more than three decades, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in...

CITADEL Pathfinder Group hosts Davos startup challenge final in Islamabad to sowcase Pakistan’s innovation talent

ISLAMABAD - CITADEL Pathfinder Group’s School of Excellence, Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs and Leadership, successfully hosted the Davos Startup Challenge Final Roundon Saturday, October 25, 2025, at...

Switzerland’s MusicBird strikes music rights deal with estate of prominent grunge producer Rick Parashar

Switzerland-based music rights investment company MusicBird has completed an acquisition deal with the estate of multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated producer Rick Parashar, described as “a central figure in the 1990s Seattle grunge scene”....

Switzerland sees bumper potato harvest after years of shortages

After several consecutive years of shortages, Swiss potato growers are reporting surpluses in 2025, marking a sharp turnaround that is creating new challenges for producers. Across Europe, farms have harvested strong yields, and in Switzerland,...

Switzerland is spending millions revamping its vast network of security bunkers

She added that it often leads to a flurry of questions from her guests - who mainly come from the Americas and other European nations - about Switzerland’s military history and who would be able to use the bunker in an emergency. “Everybody’s very...

Switzerland ranked world’s ‘most competitive’ nation

An aerial view of Geneva. Switzerland came first in the areas of economy and education, and scored highly for sustainability (fourth place) and society (eighth place). Keystone-SDA A study has ranked Switzerland as the most competitive country in...

Archroma’s Denim Halo Wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 

Denim Halo, Archroma’s innovative solution for distressed denim, has earned a new accolade. The Swiss specialty chemical manufacturer won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for the...

Deutsche Bank expands capital markets team, coverage as debt deals soar

Deutsche Bank, which caters to its clients in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) from Dubai, is actively expanding its Investment Banking division, particularly on the back of sovereign, capital and corporate debt...