(27.03.2024) Despite decreased investments within the sector, the number of companies engaged in financial technologies (fintech) grew last year. According to a study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), the industry saw an increase to 483 firms in 2023, marking a 10.5% rise compared to 2022.
(20.03.2024) The Swiss labor market saw growth in 2023. In Q4 2023, non-agricultural businesses had 5.488 million positions. This represents a 1.7% increase annually and a 0.4% increase quarterly, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
(13.03.2024) The business situation in Switzerland has seen little change since autumn 2023. In February 2024, the Business Situation Indicator from the KOF Swiss Economic Institute stood at 14.0, which is 0.4 points higher than the previous month and 0.3 points higher than in October 2023.
(06.03.2024) The year 2023 proved to be exceptionally prosperous for Switzerland's hotel industry. According to reports from Switzerland Tourism and the Federal Statistical Office (OFS), the sector recorded nearly 41.8 million overnight stays, marking the highest total since record-keeping began in 1934.
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