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

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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

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Business environment

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (April 2025)

23 April 2025

Lausanne and Geneva rank among the world’s smartest cities in IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index, highlighting Switzerland’s leadership in urban innovation.

Lausanne and Geneva in the top 10 of IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index

23 April 2025

Switzerland continues to dominate global talent competitiveness, topping the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking. As AI disrupts the workforce across developed economies, the report highlights the need for new educational and labor policies to foster inclusion and retain highly skilled talent.

Switzerland tops IMD World Talent Ranking for 2024 amid rising AI concerns

1 October 2024

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

Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 2024

Switzerland ranks as the second most competitive country in the 2024 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, demonstrating significant improvements in economic performance and business efficiency.

Switzerland secures second spot in IMD’s 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking

19 June 2024

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