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BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes SingaporeHong Kong has retained its status as the world’s freest economy in the latest annual ranking by a top Canadian think tank, although its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland overtook Singapore to claim second place, pushing the city state down to third in the rankings released on Tuesday by the Fraser Institute. The 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report, compiled by the Vancouver-based public policy research organisation using data from 2024, ranked Hong Kong first among 165...South China Morning Post

BUSINESSOct 2Galderma, Switzerland's discreet Botox empireThe dermatology company's market capitalization has doubled since its initial public offering in 2024. Despite recurring scandals, botulinum toxin injections are expected to rake in $13 billion this year.Le Monde [en]

BUSINESSSep 24UBS considers merger to move out of Switzerland - reportA report indicates that UBS is considering a merger as a strategy to relocate its operations out of Switzerland. This signals a potentially major strategic shift for the financial institution.Seeking Alpha Tech

BUSINESSSep 24Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for nowThe Swiss National Bank held rates at 0% as low inflation and a strong franc enable it to diverge from other central banks, though markets expect hikes ahead.CNBC

BUSINESSSep 16How Switzerland turned tax competition into a national sportThe country’s 26 cantons compete fiercely for companies, wealthy residents and the taxes they bringFinancial Times