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The company established its own... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079414/bally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079414/bally?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The story of Bally began not with a quest for money, ambition or fame, but for the perfect fit – for a love who deserved nothing less. Paris, 1850. Before going home from a business trip in the fashion capital, young entrepreneur Carl Franz Bally entered a shoe store to purchase a pair of lace-up boots for his wife, Cecile, who was waiting for him back in Schönenwerd, Switzerland. While the store had... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079413?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079413?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Harbin Taiping International Airport is one of Northeast China’s busiest airports. As a strategic hub for flights to Southeast Asia and North America, its operational efficiency is crucial. More than 3,200 metres of runways, taxiways and aprons have to be kept clear of snow, sludge and black ice during winter – a feat continuously accomplished over the past 13 years thanks to Schmidt’s compact jet... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079417/ash-group?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079417/ash-group?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Breaking records in the luxury brand sector, Bally was among the trailblazers in establishing international presence. Bally’s iconic stripe is renowned around the world, thanks mainly to the company’s strategy to spread its wings early on to build a strong brand identity. “Bally was a true international player a century earlier than the rest of the industry. I want to honour our pioneering legacy by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079415/new-concept?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079415/new-concept?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Passion goes a long way in business. For Roland Hotz, his genuine concern for premature babies has pushed Acutronic Medical Systems to create perhaps the world’s best infant ventilators or respirators. Eager to share its technologies with China and also develop new products specifically designed for the market, Acutronic welcomes local distributors and medical specialists to join its growing global... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079416/acutronic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079416/acutronic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:42:43 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Guiding three generations of clients has moulded Banca del Sempione in building a culture of agility as the bank serves the increasingly sophisticated investment needs of families and businesses today. Decades of experience have taught the bank that to service clients’ requests as quickly as possible is to keep clients for a long time. With a dedicated team assisting private, institutional and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079420/banca-del?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079420/banca-del?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:39:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the past three years, Asia has become an even more important market for leading independent and globally oriented Swiss fiduciary KENDRIS, with the region’s fast-growing high-net-worth population increasingly leaning towards acquiring and maintaining cross-border assets. “Japan and Hong Kong are traditionally our largest markets in Asia,” says Christian Lyk, a partner at KENDRIS. “But now we are... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079421/globally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079421/globally?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:38:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Time and again, Meylan Frères has pushed the limits of possibility to produce highly specialised components using its progressive press stamping and die blanking technology. As one of the world’s avant-garde die blanking technology leaders, the family-owned Swiss company continues to surmount boundaries as it collaborates with agents and partners in Asia to advance its microtechnical expertise. Meylan... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079419/meylan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079419/meylan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:35:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Multinational pharmaceutical group IBSA Institut Biochimique is making inroads in bolstering its core pharmaceutical business more than a year after finding a strong Asian partner for its diagnostics unit. In December 2015, Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering (KHB), a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed maker of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, acquired Italian immunodiagnostics company Technogenetics from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079423/ibsa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079423/ibsa?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:34:33 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia’s growth is a golden opportunity for investors seeking international diversification. The region’s rising number of high-net-worth (HNW) individuals – still untapped by wealth managers – creates the perfect combination for players seeking expansion. With 80 per cent of HNW wealth in Asia still unmanaged, Swiss family office and financial advisory boutique Compagnie d’Investissements et de Gestion... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079426/cigp-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079426/cigp-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:32:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com No longer just a low-cost maker, China is muscling in on the higher-value intermediate goods market as Chinese manufacturers become more technologically proficient. China’s move up the value chain is creating waves across industries worldwide, and leading international company Conzzeta sees clear potential as it brings innovative Swiss technology and products to budding markets in China and the rest of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079429/conzzeta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079429/conzzeta?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:31:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When LIST Technology invented the KneaderReactor, the high viscosity specialist uncovered a new world of chemical processing. The versatile, high-torque technology platform allows manufacturers to intensively mix and knead concentrated, viscous chemicals and to minimise the use of solvents. In addition, the technology allows recovery of valuable volatiles from a broad band of distillation... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079436/switzerlands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079436/switzerlands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Offering top-notch international banking solutions with a personal touch, Liechtenstein-based VP Bank is keen on advancing its local business in Asia. The mid-sized private bank seeks to raise its foreign market earnings contribution from 28 per cent to 50 per cent by 2020, and it is eagle-eyed on serving the region’s growing segments of high-net-worth individuals and intermediaries. With 40... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079424/vp-bank?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079424/vp-bank?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Top sporting goods company Mammut is expanding its business in Asia where interest in the outdoors and the adventurous lifestyle is flourishing. Mammut’s durable and functional apparel and outdoor gear have escorted mountaineers from Switzerland and across Europe as they conquered the world’s peaks. As a dynamic market of climbers and adventurers looking for functional yet trendy outdoor pieces becomes... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079432/scaling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079432/scaling?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Exemplifying the principle of “less is more”, Airex Composite Structures (ACS) revolutionises the passenger transport industry with its expertise in lightweight construction that promotes reduced fuel consumption, efficient movement and superior engine performance. The driving force behind many rail vehicle and bus manufacturers, ACS is a technical pioneer in using intelligent materials and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079418/trains-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079418/trains-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Barely a year after Conzzeta, parent company of Bystronic, acquired a 51 per cent stake in DNE Laser, the Swiss industrial holding company’s supplier of sheet metal processing solutions remains eagle-eyed on growth opportunities in China and across Asia. With the bulk of the new global middle class seen in Asia-Pacific, Bystronic lends its ingenious support as it forecasts enhanced manufacturing... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079433/bystronic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079433/bystronic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:29:34 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the banking and financial sectors, where fluctuating numbers are the norm, having a knowledgeable partner with a short command chain is a much-needed asset to successfully navigate the volatile environment. Understanding the importance of such an advantage, Swiss private bank Banque Cramer has put a premium on personalised touch and agile decision-making to offer highly tailored services that best... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079434?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079434?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:22:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Providing relief to millions of vein disease patients, Sigvaris has been improving lives for more than 150 years by developing reliable and high-quality medical compression stockings and garments. A world leader in producing compression products, the family-owned Swiss company funds and participates in studies on venolymphatic disorders to enhance knowledge in the field of compression therapy. Medical... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079435/sigvaris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079435/sigvaris?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Cremo – the leading dairy firm in western Switzerland and the country’s second-largest milk processing company – quality starts with the cow herds grazing on Gramineae grasses and flowers in open pastures. From the collection and delivery of raw materials by milk-producing farmers, to product processing, logistics management and distribution to end customers, Cremo ensures high quality standards,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079441/cremos-dairy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079441/cremos-dairy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Unmanned aerial vehicles – also known as drones – are now becoming commercially widespread. Their vast applications in photography, agriculture, surveillance and even product delivery are opening doors for drone manufacturers such as senseFly, a Swiss trailblazer in professional mapping drones. As industry players vie to secure their foothold in Asia-Pacific, senseFly is already ahead of the pack with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079445/senseflys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079445/senseflys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Switzerland has become synonymous with sustainable technologies as it is for product quality and precision mechanics. One Swiss enterprise committed to pursuing sustainable innovations is Polymetrix, the world leader in solid-state polycondensation (SSP) systems for virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The technology and engineering company, which was formerly part of the Bühler Group,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079440/polymetrix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079440/polymetrix?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Driven by robust construction and infrastructure development, Asia holds the highest demand for industrial fasteners, a fast-growing market expected to reach US$44 billion in the region within three years. For fastening technology specialist Mungo Befestigungstechnik, its Swiss quality branding is a seal of commitment. Leveraging nearly five decades of engineering expertise, Mungo produces... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079437/mungo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079437/mungo?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:12:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com About 98 per cent of Europe’s total enterprises are made up of family-run companies, of which nearly 90 per cent do not reach the third generation. “This means by the time a family business reaches the second generation, it may also be approaching the best time to sell the company,” says Daniel Dallinger, founding partner of specialised Swiss advisor Financial Technologies. The first and only ISO... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079444/financial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079444/financial?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:09:40 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Chinese companies can increasingly incorporate mechatronics in product development. The ANTRIMON Group, Switzerland’s technological leader in combining mechanical engineering with electronics, has started to offer its end-to-end contract manufacturing services in China last year. “We help companies transform their ideas into actual products by offering at their disposal our engineering expertise,” says... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079442/antrimon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079442/antrimon?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:08:46 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In terms of cable glands or fittings, AGRO is the undisputed market leader in Switzerland. As the company strives to also become No 1 in China, more Chinese companies would be able to enjoy AGRO’s high product quality and excellent service. “We expect a lot of growth from China, especially from its high-speed railway sector,” says CEO Jörg Fries. “We foresee the domestic demand for our products there... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079449/leading?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079449/leading?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:06:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Over the past six years, CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique has seen its assets under management increase sevenfold, reaching 6.5 billion Swiss francs (HK$50.6 billion) at the end of fiscal year 2015. In the same period, the Geneva-based independent private bank reported a consolidated equity of 159.5 million Swiss francs with a tier 1 capital ratio of 24.4 per cent – one of the highest among financial... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079446/cbh-banks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079446/cbh-banks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:05:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Curtiss-Wright Drive Technology, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division, is a leading developer and manufacturer of complex, precision-engineered electro-hydraulic and electromechanical systems used in a wide array of industrial, transport and military applications. These systems often do their critical work unseen, but they positively affect daily lives in countless ways – from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079447/curtiss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079447/curtiss?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:30:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Investments entail more than capital and opportunity. For entrepreneurs taking the long-term view in mature markets such as Switzerland, success lies in partnering with the right bank that will leverage its expertise to empower clients and develop the investment strategy that suits their distinctive needs. “As an independent private bank with portfolio and investment management at our core, we value... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079450/baumann-cie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079450/baumann-cie?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:30:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com TSE Troller has become Asia’s reliable partner for high-precision, pre-metered coating solutions since the Swiss tool manufacturer exported its first batch of extrusion slot dies to China in 1977. Exemplifying the Swiss pioneering spirit, Murgenthal-based TSE Troller has brought to Asia the most precise slide, slot and curtain coating dies for use in laboratories, pilot plants and production... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079448/productivity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079448/productivity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asian bakers are up for a major upgrade in production efficiency and product quality as Aston Foods International shares its complete line of vacuum cooling equipment. Bakers used to wait about 90 minutes for bread straight from the oven to cool down before it could be packaged. As vacuum cooling does the same job in only three minutes, bakers achieve huge cost savings while significantly improving the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079452/aston-foods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079452/aston-foods?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:28:59 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A US$158 billion industry, the global active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) market is expected to reach US$214 billion by 2021, and multiservice organisation Refarmed Chemicals is thrilled. The Swiss producer and marketer of innovative API helps suppliers and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide unlock opportunities in advancing generic and therapeutic formulations. “We anticipate developments in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079455/refarmed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079455/refarmed?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:16:56 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Profit and philanthropy rarely strike a balance, but when they do, the impact resonates far beyond one person, one community or one project. It empowers people to earn a living, allows them to create a sustainable ecosystem – and inspires them to share the vision for a better future the world over. Swiss holding company JUWELIS World Resources helps those who aspire to make such a difference by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079459/juwelis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079459/juwelis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:15:59 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia’s increasing investment in personal care to maintain youthful and healthy skin drives demand for anti-ageing supplements and products in the region. An estimated 40 per cent of Asia’s population falls within the 25- to 50-year-old bracket, and this segment is expected to propel the region’s anti-ageing personal care market from US$15.3 billion in 2012 to US$30.9 billion in 2020. “Many companies,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079453/mibelle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079453/mibelle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As a leading Swiss university of the applied sciences strongly grounded on practice-oriented research and specialist knowledge, HSR University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil is home to a number of promising industrial and commercial research collaboration opportunities with Asian partners and students. From designing software and hardware for communication systems to providing laboratory research... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079458/swiss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079458/swiss?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:13:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com While internet protocol television (IPTV) technology has been available for nearly 20 years, high installation costs and connectivity issues have prohibited it from reaching a worldwide market – until now. The global IPTV market is forecast to reach nearly US$80 billion by 2020, driven by content-on-demand and rapidly increasing broadband penetration. “Asia-Pacific is poised to lead this growth as the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079467/axing-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079467/axing-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:04:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Swiss universities have consistently carved their niche at the top of global university rankings such as the Times Higher Education and QS. This achievement is a product of excellence formation that starts early and continues throughout students’ academic life. Collège du Léman is a prime example of such a learning institution committed to transforming students into cosmopolitan individuals responsive... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079462/strong-roots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079462/strong-roots?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Recognised as having one of the most prestigious education systems globally, Switzerland is home to many learning institutions that boast world-class curricula. Thriving in this dynamic pedagogic landscape, the Academy of Business Management (ABMS) lends a modern touch to the country’s tradition of educational excellence — capitalising on state-of-the-art technology in making top-notch learning... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079474/abms-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079474/abms-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:55:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When the Hinduja Group established Hinduja Bank (Switzerland), it combined world-renowned Swiss banking heritage with Asia’s passion for building lasting business relationships. “We are the opposite of the big banks as we always emphasise a more intimate and personalised approach in dealing with clients,” says CEO Gilbert Pfaeffli. “We always make ourselves available to them and have become... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079475/hinduja-bank?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079475/hinduja-bank?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:43:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For many watch enthusiasts, crafting their own timepiece in the best Swiss watchmaker tradition is a dream, and Montres CIMIER made this possible through its Watch Academy. The leading niche Swiss watchmaker offers customers the distinct experience of assembling their own CIMIER watch – putting the fine components together, personalising it by selecting individual dial, hands and strap, and placing a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079477/cimier-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079477/cimier-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:37:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As renowned as it is for main exports such as gold, Swiss watches and fine chocolates, Switzerland is also recognised as an economy that strongly welcomes imports. From commodities to industrial and agricultural products, Switzerland works with key trading partners such as Germany, Hong Kong and mainland China to meet market demands. For companies looking to tap into and get ahead in the thriving Swiss... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079473/sieber?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079473/sieber?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:34:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the culinary world, earning a Michelin star is testament to a chef’s commitment to his craft – a recognition of the passion and ingenuity that goes into preparing food that speaks for itself. This standard of quality and perfection distinguishes a Michelin-starred chef. For Ladina, earning the stamp of approval of Massimo Bottura, chef of three Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria Francescana, speaks... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079470/ladina-cooks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079470/ladina-cooks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:30:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to intellectual property, tax and financial services, full-service law firm Homburger has been instrumental in easing cross-border transactions between Switzerland and the rest of the world for more than 60 years. Homburger’s accomplishments include some of the latest and biggest Sino-Swiss transactions, including M&As between ChemChina and Syngenta, HNA... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079466/homburgers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079466/homburgers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Beyond the magnificent façade of an elegant Belle Époque edifice, that first opened as a hotel in the 19th century, is a state-of-the-art campus, producing Switzerland’s most employable graduates – the Montreux Business University (MBU). Located on the banks of Lake Geneva, MBU offers a scenic and stimulating backdrop for students to pursue their studies. Its proximity to Geneva, an important financial... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079495/mbu-grooms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079495/mbu-grooms?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:26:48 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Throughout its century-long history of tradition and innovation, Swiss manufacturer Ferrum has managed to stay ahead of its niche market segments. With core competencies in can seaming and centrifuge technology, Ferrum delivers products and services across diverse industries with Swiss quality, efficiency and reliability. “With our integrated lean management in place, we continuously improve our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079487/swiss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079487/swiss?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:25:50 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When the likes of top bicycle manufacturers Cannondale, Giant and Merida needed a reliable supplier for their high-end cycling products, DT Swiss made sure it was close by to quickly respond to the requirements of clients’ assembly lines in the United States and Taiwan. Recognised as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end spokes, hubs, nipples, rims and suspension products, DT Swiss... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079483/dt-swiss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079483/dt-swiss?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:24:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Laboratoire Sintyl, healthy skin is beautiful skin. Founded in 1974 in Geneva, Laboratoire Sintyl sees skincare as a science. The company goes beyond creams and serums that work only skin-deep, and develops premium products that penetrate deep into the skin to deliver visible and lasting results. Under the flagship concept brand Méthode Physiodermie, Laboratoire Sintyl produces a complete range of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079490/beauty-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079490/beauty-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Stevia has long been recognised as a natural alternative to zero-calorie sweeteners. Resveratrol has been associated with the heart-healthy benefits of wine, and nootkatone, an organic compound derived from grapefruit, has been discovered to be highly effective as an insect killer and repellent. All three are breakthrough high-value ingredients, but one challenge is holding them back from becoming... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079486/evolva?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079486/evolva?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With Asia-Pacific’s market for medical technology (medtech) expected to double over the next decade to US$190 billion, leading Swiss metals engineer Cendres+Métaux is investing heavily in bolstering its regional business. More than 100 years of expertise in forging precious metals into high-quality and high-precision products has made Cendres+Métaux a top 10 global supplier for dental and medtech... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079485?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079485?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Forecast to become a US$341 billion global industry by next year, semiconductors are critical in today’s digital devices. With major industry players such as Intel, Micron and Samsung building fabrication facilities in Asia-Pacific, Tec-Sem Group – the Swiss pioneer of high-end semiconductor manufacturing automation equipment – plays a crucial role in sanitising foundry clean rooms to produce... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079496?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079496?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Located at the foot of the Alps, Institut Monte Rosa offers students a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva. The family-owned boarding school, however, offers more than inspiration. Monte Rosa stands for 142 years of Swiss legacy in personalised education. “It has for us always been quality before quantity,” says director Alexandre Gademann. “Our pedagogical approach focuses on creating a real family-like... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079478/institut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079478/institut?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000