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We take a deep dive into what one country – Switzerland – is doing to honour the United Nations principles on business respects human rights.
This content was published on August 10, 2021 – 10:00
In this episode Imogen Foulkes is joined by Susan Misicka, host of sister podcast The Swiss Connection.
How much child labour is used to produce Swiss chocolate?
Why is so much gold refined in Switzerland? And what happens to that gold before it ends up on your finger?
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The looming shadow of a global minimum corporate tax rate could threaten Switzerland’s status as a hub for multinational company headquarters.The United States says that no country should tax companies less than 21%, a proposal that has added momentum to talks over a worldwide minimum corporate tax
Switzerland asks EU for exception to vaccine export rules
2021-04-05
As of this week, Switzerland can no longer import Covid vaccines from the European Union (EU) without a special license. Officials in Bern have asked to be granted an exception to the stricter conditions.
Former Swiss central banker throws in towel to lead OECD
2021-02-27
Former Swiss National Bank (SNB) chairman, Philipp Hildebrand, has pulled out of the race to become the next secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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