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Switzerland and KSA sign new Bilateral Investment Treaty

2026-06-05 14:33:26

05-Jun-2026

Switzerland and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) signed a new Bilateral Investment Treaty. The KSA is one of the most important destinations for Swiss foreign investment in in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, Switzerland sign deal on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments

2026-04-24 12:29:32

24-Apr-2026

Agreement aims to strengthen and stabilize the investment environment, protect investors' rights and support the flow of mutual investments between the two countries.

China signal push to upgrade Switzerland FTA, expanding trade to services, digital sectors

2026-04-21 13:50:36

21-Apr-2026

China pushes to upgrade Switzerland trade deal, expanding ties into services and digital economy.

Switzerland, Bahrain sign investment protection agreement

2026-04-20 13:16:12

20-Apr-2026

Switzerland and Bahrain signed ⁠an agreement ‌protecting investors against political risks like discriminatory measures by the state and unlawful expropriation, guaranteeing the free ⁠transfer of investment payments, the Swiss government said.

Switzerland aims to finalize US tariff accord by the end of July

2026-04-13 16:23:27

13-Apr-2026

Switzerland aims to finalize a US trade deal by the end of July, with the European nation pushing for assurances it won't face higher duties than rival countries.

UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row

2026-03-26 14:54:39

26-Mar-2026

A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.

UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP

2026-03-25 12:41:08

25-Mar-2026

A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”

S. Korea wins int'l arbitration case against elevator maker Schindler

2026-03-16 12:49:32

16-Mar-2026

South Korea has won an international arbitration case brought by Swiss elevator manufacturer Schindler Holding AG, avoiding a potential payout of 320 billion won ($211.4 million) in damages, the justice ministry said.

Swiss company sues Kenyan government over ETA contracts dispute

2026-02-02 15:22:53

02-Feb-2026

The Kenyan government is facing international legal action over allegations it copied and used Swiss border technology without permission or compensation.

Suleiman Kerimov's daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland

2026-01-16 10:46:14

16-Jan-2026

Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.

Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal

2026-01-16 10:39:20

16-Jan-2026

Switzerland's Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.

Investor-state arbitration: Swiss investor files ICSID claim against Kenya

2026-01-12 20:59:00

12-Jan-2026

Travizory Border Security SA, a Swiss-based border security technology company, filed a treaty-based claim against the Republic of Kenya at the ICSID. The dispute relates to a border-crossing management agreement and is purportedly covered by BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006 and ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules.

Swiss government adopts draft negotiating mandate for US trade deal

2025-12-08 12:16:28

08-Dec-2025

The Swiss government has adopted a draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States.

Japanese investors sue Switzerland over Credit Suisse's AT1 write-down, law firm says

2025-12-04 17:44:19

04-Dec-2025

The 184 investors filed an arbitration request with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, or ICSID, claiming Switzerland violated a free trade agreement with Japan when wiping out the bonds in March 2023.

Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%

2025-11-17 14:08:23

17-Nov-2025

The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement. Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin reached a deal after a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, the Federal Council said.

Switzerland moves close to improved 15% US tariff deal

2025-11-12 13:35:01

12-Nov-2025

Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be a relief for the country after it was hit with a punishing 39% levy in August.

UK, Switzerland advance enhanced FTA talks

2025-10-31 09:51:42

31-Oct-2025

An enhanced FTA with Switzerland will deliver long-term certainty for UK services firms, by locking in access to the Swiss market, guaranteeing the free flow of data and cementing business travel arrangements.

Switzerland hopes to seal updated trade deal with China early next year

2025-10-13 10:11:15

13-Oct-2025

Switzerland hopes to seal an updated free trade agreement with China in early 2026, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Switzerland eases norms to implement FTA with India

2025-09-04 03:20:42

04-Sep-2025

Switzerland has eased rules to implement its FTA with India, effective October 1. The pact promises $100 bn EFTA investments, boosts market access for pharma, machinery, and agri goods, while keeping gold duties untouched to balance trade between the two partners.

Switzerland and Chile enter into new Bilateral Investment Treaty

2025-06-26 09:23:07

26-Jun-2025

On 3 June 2025, Switzerland and Chile signed a new bilateral investment treaty. Chile is one of the most important destinations for Swiss foreign investment in Latin America.