In the mythology of private banking, Banque Pictet & Cie SA stands apart. Over the course of more than two centuries, the Swiss institution has discreetly tended to the assets of the very rich, led by a small crop of partners who form the most exclusive men-only club
The ride-hailing giants are lagging behind low levels of electric vehicle use in the U.S. Can they hope to meet aggressive climate goals? When Curt Kinder bought a new electric Chevy Bolt three years ago, he wanted an excuse to drive it as often as possible.
When Switzerland celebrates its national day, people all over the world get busy brunching, lunching, and setting off fireworks. But why is it celebrated on August 1st, and what does it honor? Here's what you need to hear about it.The date of August 1st, 1291,
The chemistries of nanomaterials can be tweaked to alter how plants respond to fungal pathogens. Most, if not all, of the produce in your kitchen is likely to be infected with fungi. Inoa, wheat, potatoes, and maize are among the world's food staples that are under
Nestle SA is introducing a plant-based milk brand to compete with Danone’s Alpro and Oatly AB in the growing market for dairy substitutes. The pea-based milk alternative, called Wunda, will be available in France, the Netherlands and Portugal in the coming weeks, the Swiss maker of Nespresso coffee and Purina pet food said
Human rights and industry groups have urged the Swiss government to assist in the protection of journalists around the world. Reporters Without Borders Switzerland and the syndicom trade union urged the Swiss government to seek the appointment of a special UN rapporteur on journalist protection.The right
The trains will ply a regional line between Buxtehude, outside Hamburg, and the beach town of Cuxhaven. The first hydrogen-powered passenger trains built by Alstom SA are set to debut in Germany and establish a toehold for the technology in Europe. After a lengthy trial period on a 123-kilometer (76-mile) track in Lower Saxony, Germany,
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, a Swiss-South Korean research project is attempting to reintroduce contact-free interactions with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine yourself at a coffee shop table with a group of friends or your relatives, when a pandemic is wreaking
Nearly all of the world's glaciers are losing mass and thickness at an accelerated rate, according to scientists. According to the researchers, the results are focused on the most detailed and reliable data available to date. This was the first research to include every glacier on
Switzerland wants to allow more women to join the military. According to local media, Switzerland will encourage female army members to wear women's underwear for the first time in an attempt to improve recruitment.Only men's underwear is included in the standard uniform issued to military recruits
