Swiss National Jailed Over Failed 21kg Cocaine Import

A Swiss national has been sentenced to more than eight years’ imprisonment after attempting to import 21kg of cocaine concealed inside his luggage on board an international flight into Melbourne earlier this year. The man, 21, was sentenced...

Mozambique receives $2m insurance premium for drought protection

29-10-25 / Tommy Jackson Mozambique receives $2m insurance premium for drought protection Maputo - Mozambique received a $2 million insurance premium for drought protection covering the 2025-2026 agricultural season, marking the country's third...

Swiss National Bank (SNB) claims expansionary effect from zero-interest-rate policy

In its so-called summary of monetary discussions, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) states that its zero-interest-rate policy is already having an expansionary effect and could lead to higher inflation in the months ahead. The SNB’s officials shared,...

Switzerland split over new EU deal

Switzerland’s new European Union agreement has split unions and political parties, some of whom are calling for a national referendum. The agreement, initially negotiated in late 2014, received approval from the Swiss Federal Council on June 13...

ST. KITTS-NEVIS RANKED AMONG WORLD’S TOP 10 MONEY HAVENS

CEOWORLD Magazine lists the Federation alongside Switzerland, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands as one of the world’s most discreet financial jurisdictions. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has once again landed on the...

MLF expands presence in East Africa

KARACHI: To strengthen bilateral trade and explore new business opportunities between Pakistan and Kenya, the Memon Leadership Forum (MLF) has expanded its presence in East Africa by organising a two-day international conference in East Africa. As...

Mozambique Receives $2 Million Insurance Premium for Drought Protection as African Risk Financing Programme Reaches $150 Million Milestone

Mozambique received a $2 million insurance premium for drought protection covering the 2025-2026 agricultural season, marking the country's third consecutive year of coverage under the African Development Bank's disaster risk financing programme....

Cambodia to Unlock the European Market for Small/Medium Enterprises in Cashew, Pepper Industries

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans attend the Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum 2025 on Oct 23. Photo provided. PHNOM PENH — Cashew nut and pepper businesses are setting their sights on the European market, a gateway to more...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript October 23, 2025 Intel Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.23, expectations were $0.01781. Operator: Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Intel...

US and China trade talks in focus as Trump visits Asia

The US and China, the world's two largest economies, have begun trade talks before a high-profile meeting between the leaders of the two countries next week in Seoul. The talks come after the world’s two largest economies engaged in tit-for-tat...

Swiss Solidarity Day raises over $5M for humanitarian aid in Gaza

A national solidarity day organized in Switzerland has raised more than CHF4.5 million (over $5.6 million) to support humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, Swiss Solidarity announced, Anadolu reports. Held in collaboration with the Swiss...

Swiss envoy harps on inclusion of women in governance

The Deputy Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Mr. Siamak Rouhani, has said that women’s inclusion in governance should not be regarded as a favour but as a necessity for Nigeria’s growth and sustainable development. Rouhani stated this on...

Swiss skiing to become 2-5% more expensive

Skiing becomes more expensive, prices rise by 2-5%. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share The...

Swiss originated private bank strikes deal for UK AM footprint

Turicum Private Bank, a privately owned bank and wealth management firm founded in Gibraltar through a partnership of Swiss private bankers, lawyers, and asset management professionals, has taken a stake in Hassium Asset Management, a wealth...

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, and Risks

At a Glance EU member states must transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026, but the implementation process has been uneven. This article discusses the status of the transposition process and the reasons for...

“Innovation needs freedom to flourish”—Economist

Sary Levy‑Carciente, a Venezuelan economist and a Hernando de Soto Fellow at the Property Rights Alliance, is one of the most prominent voices in institutional and economic analyses of property freedom. She is currently a Senior Research Scientist...

Swiss Side reacts to the UCI wheel depth ruling and launches the HADRON³ Ultimate 650 wheelset

Tech specs: Price: MSRP: €2,699 / Initial online price: €2,159 Rim depth: 65mm Inner rim width: 22mm Hub: Swiss Side / DT Swiss 180 Aero Weight: 1526 grams / F: 705g R: 820g Swiss Side has today launched a new 65mm deep wheelset that complies with...

Swiss Rockets and Squirro Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI Transformation in Biotechnology

Swiss Rockets AG, a Basel-based biotechnology incubator and accelerator, and Squirro AG, a leading Swiss enterprise AI company, announced a strategic partnership agreement to drive the AI transformation of Swiss Rockets. The collaboration will...

Stop (squeaking), in the name of the law!

A class action lawsuit hopes to make some noise about a squeak. According to The Oregonian, the suit alleges that shoes made by the Swiss footwear company On Inc., which has a North American HQ in Portland, cause the wearer to make “a noisy and...

Major operation to destroy fake Swiss watches

Major operation to destroy fake Swiss watches Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share The...