How small Swiss firms keep innovating
Switzerland’s edge in innovation largely stems from vocational training and employee workplace activities, not academia or R&D……
Work pioneering Stuttgart-Degerloch bridge awarded
The Stuttgart-Degerloch span railway bridge has been awarded with the German Civil Engineering Award 2022 for its innovative design of mesh…
North Africa’s natural gas: No panacea for the EU
Algeria, Egypt and Israel can increase their gas shipments to energy-desperate Europe, but they can reduce its dependence on supplies from…
Borderless money in a hot, flat and crowded world
Countries are beginning to realize that they can benefit from more inclusive forms of device-centric money, payments and financial…
The euro area could be at risk of a new sovereign debt crisis
The eurozone’s debt is starting to haunt European Central Bank’s policymakers and leaders who recklessly increased public spending.
Euro in freefall
After being joined by the Swiss franc, the single currency and the dollar reached parity for the first time since 2002.
Inflation: Causes and consequences
Inflation is the result of poor economic policy Irresponsible leaders have pursued easy money as a solution to economic woes Governments…
Artificial Intelligence: Prediction revolution
AI-based prediction is a boon to human decision-making that will enhance productivity, income and the quality of life.
Climate change and consequences
Rising temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and upsetting the normal balance of nature. This poses many risks to human…
The Swiss franc from one record to another
The Swiss franc fell below parity with the euro today. Thus, the decline of the common European currency in this exchange rate pair…
Switzerland focuses on hydrogen for a CO2-free industry
The Association for the Decarbonization of Industry has adopted a strategy aimed at developing holistic and rapidly implementable…
Switzerland supports start-ups and establishes Swiss innovation fund
The Federal Council wants to further strengthen the Swiss startup ecosystem and has decided to establish a fund open to all sectors to…
Peak oil demand will change global market dynamics
Once the peak is reached, the demand for oil will stabilise and then decline. In a growing market, there is room for everyone. In a…
Cooler summers in the city thanks to appropriate building materials
Cities get warmer than rural areas so the Federal Housing Bureau (FOH) has published a catalog for planners and developers who construct or…
Export boom for Swiss rail vehicles
An agile and dynamic Swiss engineering company is enabling tram and train companies to offer efficient and environment-friendly transport…
Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland
The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) predicts a significant increase in electricity tariffs next year and possible supply disruptions…