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Switzerland has ranked first in the Henley Opportunity Index 2026, scoring 86 out of 100 across six structural drivers of long-term prosperity, further cementing its standing as the world's leading destination for talent, investment, and quality of life.

Business environment

Switzerland tops the 2026 Henley Opportunity Index

30 March 2026

As life sciences companies navigate increasingly complex global markets, the decision of where to establish or expand international operations has become a strategic one.

Why Life Sciences Companies Choose Switzerland to Scale Internationally

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2025)

24 December 2025

Vaud has launched Vaud Talent Hub, a new platform designed to attract, integrate and retain skilled professionals as the canton addresses growing labor shortages.

Vaud launches new Talent Hub to strengthen its workforce attraction and retention

10 December 2025

Switzerland ranks 2nd in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, reaffirming its long-standing strength as a global hub for talent and innovation.

Switzerland ranks 2nd in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index

2 December 2025

Switzerland remains the world’s most innovative economy for the 15th year in a row, excelling in knowledge creation, diffusion and impact.

Business environment

Switzerland tops global innovation ranking for the 15th consecutive year

23 September 2025

From Saint-Blaise, in the canton of Neuchâtel, SeaNest is designing modular floating platforms, partly made from recycled plastics, to create sustainable habitats on water.

Neuchâtel’s SeaNest develops floating platform technology to meet rising sea level challenges

11 August 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (July 2025)

4 August 2025

Geneva reaffirms its global standing by securing 5th place in the 2025 edition of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index, highlighting the region’s continued excellence in quality of life, infrastructure, and public services.

Geneva ranks 5th in the world’s most liveable cities in 2025

16 July 2025

With continued leadership in government efficiency and infrastructure, Switzerland has been named the world’s most competitive economy in the 2025 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.

Switzerland tops IMD’s 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking

17 June 2025

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