Malaysia
Swiss voters may decide the fate of Malaysia trade deal
Switzerland appears set for a referendum on its trade agreement with Malaysia after opponents raised concerns about rainforest protection and forced labour.
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tourism
Switzerland ranks ninth in global tourism development index
Switzerland ranks ninth among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s new Travel and Tourism Development Index. The ranking assesses the conditions for a competitive, sustainable and resilient tourism sector rather than visitor popularity.
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Swiss business
External checks on Swiss sustainability reporting reach record high
External audits covered sustainability reports from 43 of Switzerland’s largest listed companies in 2025, a record high.
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Swiss society
Swiss survey finds strong preference for nature and local production over an AI-led future
A new survey suggests Swiss residents favour a future built around nature, local production and personal freedom, while showing limited enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-led change. The findings offer a timely snapshot of public attitudes toward technology, sustainability and national identity.
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environment
Swiss town unveils innovative environmental project with 900 plants planned for 3,300 square meter area by 2032
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business
Swiss cement giant strengthens sustainable building portfolio through major German acquisition
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environment
Swiss food giant Nestlé exits international dairy industry methane reduction initiative two years after helping establish it, while maintaining separate environmental commitments.
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technology
Innovative solar furnaces inaugurated in Swiss watchmaking hub to recycle steel offcuts, marking significant step toward sustainable luxury manufacturing.
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innovation
Revolutionary solar-powered furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds mark global first for metal recycling, targeting watchmaking industry waste with sustainable technology.
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environment
Zurich voters approve environmental measure restricting leaf blowers to electric models only, with seasonal limitations from October to December.
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transportation
Zurich voters have approved a groundbreaking initiative to reduce annual public transport passes from over 800 francs to 365 francs, making it the first Swiss city to implement such an affordable transit program.
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environment
EEA report shows one-third reduction in Swiss environmental impact since 2000, but two-thirds of damage still occurs abroad
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energy
Switzerland's renewable energy milestone as Madrisa becomes first alpine solar installation to feed power to grid
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environment
Basel-City launches innovative environmental program offering CHF 1,500 credit for public transport or bikes to residents who permanently give up their cars.
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environment
Canton offers CHF 1,500 credit for public transport and bike purchases to residents who permanently surrender their vehicles
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environment
National Clean-Up Day mobilizes unprecedented number of volunteers across Switzerland in environmental protection effort
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environment
Geneva public transport authority advances electrification goals by donating 200 combustion buses to Tunisia, part of sustainability transition plan.
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transportation
Geneva's public transportation authority announces donation of 200 combustion buses to Tunisia as part of its transition to all-electric fleet by 2030.
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environment
First WTO environmental trade agreement enters force, targeting $20 billion in harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.
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environment
Switzerland backs first-ever WTO environmental trade agreement targeting harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.
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