May
Dramatic glacier collapse buries Swiss alpine village
At least one person is missing after Blatten village in southern Switzerland was buried beneath tonnes of debris from the Birch Glacier.
‘Rich and naive’: Why Singapore is engulfed in scams
City-state residents who spend a lot of time online and are naturally compliant with authority are especially vulnerable.
Inside the faltering Swatch watch empire
Maverick CEO Nick Hayek has overseen a decade of decline at the watchmaker. Can he see off a threat to his grip on the group?
The ‘Taco’ trade, and whether to take a bite or resist
The market is applying the rule that “Trump Always Chickens Out”, particularly over his beloved tariffs, and that risky assets rise in response.
Austria wins Eurovision crown with pop-opera song ‘Wasted Love’
The win was Austria’s third in the competition, following Conchita’s success and Udo Juergens’ victory in 1966.
US and China agree to slash tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would cut existing tariffs to 30 per cent for 90 days while China will lower duties on US goods to 10 per cent.
Eurovision fans find Swiss franc’s latest surge hits a sour note
With the Swiss franc’s gains over the years, prices on the ground in Basel potentially make it one of the most expensive destinations in the event’s history.
‘No quick cosmetic fix’ for China at US trade talks
China is looking for substantive progress at the negotiations in Geneva, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims of a “total reset” in trade relations.
Trump claims ‘total reset’ after US-China trade talks
Trump said “GREAT PROGRESS MADE” after the first day of US and China trade talks in Geneva, but details remain scarce amid deep distrust and record-high tariffs.
Malbec country turns back to mining
Mendoza, a province best known for its Malbec, could open a new mine in a nationwide rush for the red metal under President Javier Milei.
Labor still hopes for tariff relief despite Trump’s tough talk
Donald Trump says the US doesn’t have to sign deals to end its global trade war.
US-China talks seek to save face, and their economies
Tariff negotiations between the two superpowers this weekend offer the prospect of retreat from a full-on trade war. But will the market’s sense of relief prove premature?
‘Worst market in 20 years’. Bordeaux wine producers slash prices
Heavy rain and flagging investor interest have made this year’s so-called en primeur campaign a tough one for the French region’s producers.
April
World record tumbles in London Marathon thanks to ‘super shoe’
The $900 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo shoes that Tigst Assefa brought to world fame in Berlin 18 months ago have struck again.
Inside the Big Bang watch party in Geneva
There’s supposedly an industry downturn and tariffs could worsen it. But head-turning new timepieces from Rolex and Grand Seiko were among the surprises.
March
KPMG to merge dozens of partnerships in overhaul of global structure
The effort to more closely integrate the businesses amounts to one of the biggest restructures of a big four network in years.
November 2024
UK votes to proceed with historic bill legalise assisted dying
The landmark bill has passed the first stage of Parliament - but will be subject to further discussion and amendments before it can come into law.
This Swiss Alps hotel is so luxurious, you needn’t leave. But you will
At its door, The Chedi has a ski hill for winter visitors, and some of the world’s twistiest, most challenging roads for cyclists and car enthusiasts.
October 2024
Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants
An agreement would mark the most significant de-escalation of the war since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
A tour of the weird places the global elite hide wealth
A new book explores the ‘special zones’ created to bring in money and industry.