Banking secrecy: Switzerland clamps down on journalists but uses their revelations

Swiss law prohibits journalists from using leaked banking data, even to reveal information of public interest. LÉA GIRARDOT / LE MONDE  Swiss authorities are quick to criticize the work of the press whenever it breaches the sacrosanct banking secrecy. …

Switzerland's smallest village is a fairy tale — and it could disappear soon

Davide Seddio/Getty Images Aerial view of the Swiss town of Corippo in the Verzasca Valley. Corippo, located in the scenic Verzasca Valley, was once on the verge of becoming a ghost town with only nine elderly residents remaining. But it underwent a …

PNG opens Mission in Geneva, Switzerland

Papua New Guinea has established full diplomatic representation in Geneva with the official opening of its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO), and other international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. The opening …

Switzerland to give millions to three UN organisations

CHF13 million will go to the UN children's charity Unicef, the ministry said on Thursday. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with …

Trump signals China ‘very much’ interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations

President Donald Trump said that China is eager to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S., as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepared to kick off negotiations with Beijing in Switzerland. China is eager to hash out a trade deal with the U.S., according to …

Laos, Switzerland strengthen cooperation on dam safety

VIENTIANE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Laos and Switzerland Thursday reaffirmed their strong partnership in advancing dam safety during a steering committee meeting of the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance project. The meeting, held in the Lao …

China pressures US to scrap tariffs as high-stakes trade talks begin in Switzerland  

Beijing is putting pressure on Washington to revoke unilateral tariffs as the United States and China prepare for critical trade negotiations this weekend. China’s Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong stressed during a Thursday briefing that the US must …

The Eurovision final takes place on May 17 in Basel in Switzerland

Trump signals China 'very much' interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with 'The Ingraham Angle' about relations with China and trade negotiations. China is eager to hash out a trade deal with the U.S., according to President Donald Trump.  Trump’s remarks come as Treasury …

Trump refuses to cut China tariffs as Bessent heads to Switzerland for de-escalation talks

His comments came just days before US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were scheduled to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland.  China’s Commerce Ministry stated last week that “the US has recently …