Category Archives: Switzerland

Celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan

On October 10, 2012 a reception was held by the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Kingdom of Belgium to mark the 21st anniversary of the Independence of … Continue reading →

Tagged Abdughafor Safarov, Emomali Rahmon, Hikmat Bilolov, Hüseyin Dirioz, Patricia Flor, Rustamjon Soliev, Tajikistan, Thieu Cuypers |

State Councillor for Finance for the Canton of Berne

Switzerland’s Capital Positions Itself as an Ideal Base for Business
The Canton of Berne has been focussing on building up its financial services sector as part of its drive to make … Continue reading →

Tagged Canton of Berne, Cantonal Bank, financial services, heart of Europe, State Council, State Councillor for Finance, Switzerland, Urs Gasche |

Swiss Ambassador to the EU

Straightforward Business Environment with Investment Appeal
Doing business in Switzerland is getting easier every day, especially for EU and international companies. The increasing use of the euro in Swiss business; cheap … Continue reading →

Tagged Attractions for investors, business activities, business in Switzerland, government, Investment support, Jacques de Watteville, Swiss Ambassador to the EU, Switzerland |

State Councillor for Economics for the Canton of Vaud

Vaud: Innovation, Research, and High Quality of Life
The State Council for Economics for the Canton of Vaud oversees a thriving local economy in which foreign companies and residents play a … Continue reading →

Tagged biotechnology, innovation and research, Jean-Claude Mermoud, life sciences, nano-technology, Olympic Committee, research institutions, science parks, Switzerland |

State Councillor for Public Works, Transport and Energy

State Councillor for Public Works, Transport and Energy Calls for Continued Investments
Barbara Egger-Jenzer, State Councillor for Public Works, Transport and Energy for the Canton of Berne since 2002, emphasises that … Continue reading →

Tagged Barbara Egger-Jenzer, energy infrastructures, infrastructure projects, road construction, State Councillor for Public Works, Switzerland |

President of the State Council for the Canton of Geneva

International, Business Friendly, and Focussed on Innovation
Geneva is one of the world’s most international cities and is home to many leading global organisations, including the Red Cross, which was founded … Continue reading →

Tagged business culture, business environment, François Longchamp, President of the State Council, State Councillor for Solidarity and Employment, Switzerland |

State Councillor for Economy for the Canton of Basel-Stadt

Basel Ranked Switzerland’s Fastest Growing Economy
Basel has earned the distinction of being the Swiss region with the fastest growing economy for the past 15 years. Christoph Brutschin, State Councillor for … Continue reading →

Tagged attractions for business, cantonal government, Christoph Brutschin, growing economy, private sector investors, State Councillor for Economy, Switzerland |

Camille Bloch

Family-Owned Chocolate Firm Raising Its International Profile
Camille Bloch, a family business founded in Berne, has been providing top quality chocolate and candies since 1929. It is the source of the … Continue reading →

Tagged candy, chocolate, hazelnut praline, made in Switzerland, milk chocolatebar, Ragusa candy bar, swiss chocolate, Switzerland |

CEMEX

Leading Construction Materials Company Chooses Switzerland for R&D
CEMEX, founded in Mexico in 1906 and now present in more than 50 countries, is a global building materials company that provides high … Continue reading →

Tagged Business processes, construction materials, development, intellectual property management, Luis Treviño, production processes, reduce CO2 emissions, research, Switzerland |

BKW FMB Energy

Energy Leader Helping Partners Fuel Business Growth
BKW, in business for more than a century, is a leader in Switzerland’s energy sector with a market share of around 15%. The dynamic … Continue reading →