100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc
On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the Swiss franc as its legal tender, abandoning the Austrian krone.…
The U.S.-China tug-of-war over chips and capital
The U.S. and China are wrangling over Western investment into chips and other advanced technologies, with the long-term consequences of…
Public debt and credit ratings: The American case
The conventional narrative around sustainable debt levels obscures some core challenges staring at United States policymakers.
Winter Emotions in the Best Swiss Ski Resorts
Winter in Switzerland offers a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to its renowned ski resorts, framed by breathtaking scenery and…
Swiss Franc pillar of solidity in the global economy
The Swiss franc is a pillar of Swiss economic stability and its value has steadily increased in recent decades. This trend is not expected…
Weak growth for Swiss winter tourism
According to tourism forecasts, after a record summer, the number of overnight stays in Switzerland will only increase by 0.4 per cent to…
Liechtenstein and Italy sign against double taxation
As part of a virtual signing ceremony, Head of Government and Minister of Finance Daniel Risch, together with his Italian counterpart…
Trinational Airport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport is the only tri-national airport in the world, built by Switzerland on French territory in the…
To adopt or not to adopt? Pondering the euro question
History shows that various monetary and exchange rate regimes can work well or poorly, depending on the countries’ circumstances and…
Helvetic summer tourism rising due to return of Asian guests
According to tourism forecasts published by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), in the summer of…
UBS acquires Credit Suisse: a new era begins
UBS acquires Credit Suisse with Federal Council approval granting a guarantee for additional liquidity support to Credit Suisse from the…
Switzerland a global leader in reinsurance
Switzerland is one of the world's leading locations for the reinsurance industry due to its hub in the financial center of Zurich, which…
The U.S. is subsidizing clean energy. What about the EU?
American efforts to advantage its clean energy sector may sting Europe, but Brussels has few effective options to respond.
Presentation of the “FederItaly 100% Made in Italy” Brand
On Feb. 15, a press conference was held to present the "Federitaly 100% Made in Italy" brand with the partnership of DFINITY FOUNDATION…
Oil markets: An early peek into 2023
Despite Western sanctions and volatile prices, Russian oil exports proved resilient last year. The global oil market may face different…
People of Liechtenstein reject casino ban with clear NO vote
In the Principality of Liechtenstein, an initiative to ban casinos was voted on where it called for the closure of existing ones within the…