At its meeting on May 25, 2022, the Federal Council decided to launch administrative confiscation proceedings for assets frozen in Switzerland following the Ukrainian revolution of February 2014. Switzerland is … More Swiss Confiscation proceedings in connection with 2014 Ukraine revolution
G20 reached a new high in Q1 2022. Exports and imports increased by 3.6% and 5.8%, as compared to Q4 2021 and measured in current US dollars. The increase is … More OECD: Prices push value of G20 merchandise trade to new high in Q1 2022, while services growth slows
Swiss Textile Machinery members set standards in demanding fabric sectors. Technical textiles, machines and components developed in Switzerland drive the highest quality standards. Satisfaction is guaranteed for woven and nonwovens … More Technical textiles: the mark of quality and sustainability
Effective tax rates on labour rebounded in 2021 as the global economy recovered and many countries began withdrawing or scaling back measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, … More Labour taxation rebounding as global economy recovers from COVID-19 pandemic
BASF’s European distribution organization and the leading manufacturer of biomass-derived chemicals join forces to expand offerings of levulinate solvents across Europe. BTC Europe GmbH and NXTLEVVEL Biochem have recently … More BASF: BTC Europe and NXTLEVVEL Biochem sign agreement to distribute biobased and biodegradable solvents throughout Europe
The tomato brown rugose fruit virus poses a new threat to Swiss agriculture – especially to tomatoes and peppers. Agroscope is playing a key role in controlling this quarantine organism … More Tracking Down the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus