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Switzerland has retained its position at the top of the overall rankings in the Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 of the World Economic Forum.

Published on Sept. 9, 2010, the report said Switzerland had “an excellent capacity for innovation” and a “very sophisticated business culture” – categories where it ranked second and fourth out of 139 countries.

The rankings consider a dozen pillars of competitiveness: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labour market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication and innovation.

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18/06/2013 16:12 Former UBS trader charged in Libor case

City of London police have charged a former UBS trader with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud, as part of the investigation into the manipulation of the London interbank offered rate, or Libor, uncovered last year. (Photo: Keystone)

14/06/2013 19:42 Swiss leaders call for data exchange standards

The government says it wants to take an active role in developing global standards for the automatic exchange of banking information to avoid clashes with other countries over tax issues. (Photo: Keystone)

13/06/2013 14:46 NGOs slam Glencore Xstrata over mining project

Swiss and German non-governmental organisations have criticised Swiss-based mining giant Glencore Xstrata over a huge planned mining project in the Philippines. (Photo: Bobby Timonera/Fastenopfer)

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14.04.2011 | 10:12:27
Berne, 30.03.2011 - On 30 March 2011, the Swiss Federal Council (government) adopted a revised ordinance on origin rules for tariff preferences for developing countries. The revised ordinance will pave the way to an enhanced access to the Swiss market for goods from developing countries.
Hans-Peter Egler, Head Trade Promotion SECO
28.02.2011 | 16:22:00
Following a comprehensive investigation into the large-scale theft of data from HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA, FINMA has reprimanded the bank for deficiencies in its internal organisation and IT controls. FINMA has also called on the bank to see through the measures it has already initiated to comply with the legal requirements. FINMA will ensure that these measures are implemented promptly.
FINMA - Tobias Lux, Media Spokesperson,
21.02.2011 | 12:44:40

All businesses wanting to export successfully should take note of an important date: 7 April 2011. On this day, you will be presented with a load of know-how at Osec's Swiss foreign trade forum.

Swiss exporters will explain how they have made it on new markets, and experts from all over the world will give you valuable practical tips en masse. You'll feel the pulse of the Swiss export industry during catchy speeches, exciting panel discussions, in-depth workshops and promising networking breaks. Be part of the action when the Osec Export Awards are presented for the best projects, chosen by a top-class jury. Get up close and personal with the superior export community, and take away as many valuable experiences and contacts from it as you can.

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OSEC
10.02.2011 | 14:16:57
4th Swiss-African Business Exchange.
The annual gathering for business between Switzerland and Africa.
16-17 March 2011, Geneva
29.01.2011 | 17:48:30
Bern, 29.01.2011 - A meeting with the German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble today concluded the informal talks held by Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
Brigitte Hauser-Süss, Head of FDF Communications
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