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Gold Slides into “Healthy Correction” as US–China Trade Progresses
GOLD PRICES dipped further on Monday after the United States and China agreed on a framework for a trade deal, just days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet, writes Atsuko Whitehouse at...
"Vietnam opened its market to France in 2015 and has been growing steadily for ten years"
While Europe remains the leading export destination for French fresh fruit and vegetables, international sales of apples continue to grow, particularly in Asian markets. Daniel Soares, international director of Interfel, provides an update. ©...
Deloitte point to financial reality of Newcastle United and Champions League opponents
When it comes to Newcastle United and their Champions League opponents in this league phase, the most recent 2025 Deloitte Football Money League gives us valuable pointers to the financial reality. The football finance experts at Deloitte with...
Gold and shares boost Swiss National Bank’s performance
Gold and equities will have boosted the SNB's 9-month performance Keystone-SDA The Swiss National Bank (SNB)'s huge investments in gold and foreign equities have helped boost the central bank's performance in the third quarter, according to the...
Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30-Year Closure
By John Lee. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis officially inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad, marking the reopening of Switzerland's diplomatic...
Albanese declares Trump, Xi deal ‘very welcome news’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the successful meeting between United States President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was "very welcome" as brushed aside concerns a trade deal could lessen investment in...
First Hand Films Boards West Bank Waldorf School Doc ‘House Of Hope’ – IDFA
EXCLUSIVE: First Hand Films has boarded sales on Marjolein Busstra’s documentary House of Hope, about a pacifist Waldorf school in the occupied West Bank, ahead of its world premiere at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam in November....
Coping with chaos: What is next for world trade?
On 20 January 2025 – the very first day of his term – President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing the (alleged) constant influx of both migrants and drugs from both countries and the...
Swissinfo named second-best online media source in Switzerland
In 2025 Swissinfo convinced with above-average quality in a comparison of Swiss media. Thomas Kern, Swissinfo The Yearbook of Media Quality 2025 has once again given Swissinfo a good rating in its media quality analysis. This content was published...
Knight Frank Sells Revier Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay
Strategic Acquisition of Revier Hotel Dubai, UAE — In a significant move within the hospitality sector, Knight Frank has successfully facilitated the sale of the 230-key Revier Hotel located in Business Bay. The transaction involved the Swiss...
OSP, GIZ empower journalists in Illicit Financial Flows fight
By Francis Ntow Accra, Oct 27, GNA – The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have held a three-day training for some Ghanaian journalists, exposing them to tools and techniques to help in the fight...
Risk-On As U.S.-China Take Step Away From Brink, Market Shrugs Off New U.S. Levy On Canada, And Milei Does Better Than Expected In Argentina
Summary The greenback (DXY) is mostly softer, if it were not for the Australian dollar's strength (~0.6%), encouraged by less-than-dovish comments by the central bank governor. The other G10 currencies are up less than 0.2%, and the Swiss franc is...
Target Darts and Star Wars join forces for an out-of-this-world collection
A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, darts got a seriously cinematic upgrade. Target Darts has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company to launch the Star Wars | Target collection, a limited-edition range that fuses sci-fi style with the...
Dollar mixed as investors eye central bank decisions, trade talks
The U.S. dollar was mixed on Monday, coming off a six-day rally against the yen and a three-day losing streak versus the euro, as investors braced for a week packed with central bank meetings and trade negotiations. The U.S. Federal Reserve wraps...
IPL Biologicals Becomes First Non-European and Non-American Company to Win at the Prestigious Bernard Blum Awards 2025
IPL Biologicals Limited won the Bronze Award at the 10th Bernard Blum Awards 2025 for its breakthrough biocontrol innovation, Bellator. IPL Biologicals Limited, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, has created history by winning...
Study: news deprivation is a threat to Swiss democracy
The number of "news-deprived people" - those who consume little or no news, and if they do, it is mainly via social media - has increased in Switzerland. Keystone-SDA Fewer people in Switzerland are getting their daily information from traditional...
US and China reach preliminary trade consensus ahead of Trump–Xi meeting
The United States and China have reached a preliminary understanding on several contentious trade issues, setting the stage for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalise a broad agreement later this week. After two...
Russia has caught up with UK in number of billionaires — research
NEW YORK, October 30. /TASS/. The number of dollar billionaires in Russia and the United Kingdom has grown to 128 in one year, according to calculations presented in a report published by the US-registered asset management company Altrata. Six new...
Vacheron Constantin marks 270 years with immersive Harrods exhibition
30th October 2025 By May Garland Luxury Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin is celebrating its 270th anniversary with 'The Quest: 270 Years of Seeking Excellence', an immersive global exhibition tracing nearly three centuries of the brand's...
Crypto Inflows Near $1 Billion as Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Market Momentum
Digital asset investment products saw $921 million in crypto inflows last week as optimism grew for a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut after softer inflation data. Investors interpreted recent economic signals as a sign of possible easing in...