- SwissInfo
- News
18/05/2012 17:12 Swiss businesses catch up with social media
As Facebook, the world’s largest online social network, goes public, swissinfo.ch looks at whether Swiss companies are maximising the potential of social media and whether Facebook’s massive dominance should be cause for concern.
17/05/2012 17:08 Swiss airline raises fares and tightens belt
Raising ticket and fuel surcharge prices and reshuffling ground staff are some of the measures being considered by Swiss International Air Lines to stave off tough competition and ever rising costs.
17/05/2012 09:57 Basel firm makes drums for US state ceremonies
A small drum-making firm in Basel has been commissioned to make 20 new instruments for the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps of the United States army, which performs at state ceremonies. It’s a great honour for the Swiss, but a lot of hard work.
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.
Read more ...
The annual gathering for business between Switzerland and Africa.
16-17 March 2011, Geneva
Conclusion of the talks held by Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf at the WEF Annual Meeting
























