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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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27/01/2012 21:28 Davos Open Forum gives lessons in leadership

Those attending the Davos Open Forum this week heard plenty of calls for bold and innovative leadership in times of crisis.

27/01/2012 15:52 US tax scandal brings down Wegelin

Switzerland's oldest private bank, Wegelin & Co, will sell most of its business to the Raiffeisen Group amid a dispute with United States tax authorities.

26/01/2012 16:33 China forecast to remain global growth engine

The prospects of continued Chinese economic growth remain excellent despite obstacles to stimulating consumer spending, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has heard.

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14.04.2011 | 10:12:27

Better access for goods from developing countries

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.

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Hans-Peter Egler, Head Trade Promotion SECO

28.02.2011 | 16:22:00

HSBC data theft: FINMA completes investigation

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.

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FINMA - Tobias Lux, Media Spokesperson,

21.02.2011 | 12:44:40

Forum for Swiss Foreign Trade and Investment.

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.