Focus on exporters Dec 04, 2018 Michèle Villiger: “Cultural differences are one of the major challenges in export” The Villiger company from the Canton of Aargau uses various disposal systems to ensure that the right containers are available for a wide variety...
News Dec 04, 2018 Swiss network for high-rise and infrastructure projects in China The growing economy in China means the country’s need for new buildings and modern infrastructure is as great as ever. For Swiss companies, parti...
Focus on exporters Sep 27, 2018 Companies benefit from free trade agreement between Switzerland and China Since 1 July 2014, Switzerland has been the only continental European country to have signed a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with Chin...
News Sep 06, 2018 Free trade agreement Switzerland-China: new visa office An amendment was made regarding the proof of origin under the free trade agreement between Switzerland and China on August 20, 2018. The new “Cus...
News Aug 13, 2018 New customs regulations in China To gain more control over imports and exports, the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) has adapted its regulations. From 1 June 2018, ...
News Aug 08, 2018 Swissness: How SMEs are able to monetize their Swiss roots Following long consultations and broad discussions, at the beginning of 2017 the trademark regulation of "Swissness" finally comes into force. St...
News Aug 08, 2018 How SMEs are surviving in the face of digital global competition Digitization is creating many new opportunities for SMEs to become internationally active. But the international competition is growing likewise,...
News Jul 31, 2018 How does after-sales service in China work? Product support and services are becoming increasingly important in China; customers demand around-the-clock service with spare parts logistics, ...
Success stories Jul 18, 2018 Biokema conquers China one step at a time "China is forcing us to do things differently." Florence Cousté-Bémer, Head of International Activities at Biokema SA, a veterinary pharmaceutica...
News May 14, 2018 China: have you clarified these questions before entering the market? In China, even niche markets are enormous. But to establish yourself there, you have to clear a few hurdles. Daniel Bont, Senior Consultant for C...
News Apr 12, 2018 Three tips for successful digital marketing in China Continuing economic growth, an expanding middle class and a market with many opportunities: welcome to China. For Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs, t...
News Feb 13, 2018 “Free trade agreements can improve SMEs’ competitive standing” When Switzerland negotiates and signs free trade agreements with other countries, Christian Etter plays a central role: he is the Delegate of the...
News Nov 30, 2017 Business trip to China: “Exactly what I was looking for” Until recently, China was still new territory for Urs Lehmann, CEO of Similasan AG. However, a Fact Finding Mission organized by Switzerland Glob...
News Nov 23, 2017 Exporting to China: "A different point of view is instructive" Focusing on your own strengths is the magic formula at Titoni AG. It specialized in the production of high-quality mechanical timepieces for the ...
Global Opportunities Nov 07, 2017 Winter Olympics 2022 to boost Chinese ski industry – opportunities for Swiss SMEs Following the Beijing’s successful bid for the Winter Olympics 2022, the Chinese central government has created an ambitious plan to involve 300 ...
Success stories Nov 07, 2017 Swiss live marketing wows China Expomobilia specializes in exhibition stand construction and creative brand presentation in three dimensions. For Chinese SUV manufacturer Great ...
News Oct 11, 2017 Finding a distribution partner in China: four touchstones for SMEs Many SMEs enter the Chinese market by working together with a distribution partner. But this relatively easy path comes at the price of greater d...
News Sep 19, 2017 Customs AEO agreement between China and Switzerland The conditions apply to companies that are Authorized Economic Operators (AEO). The Chinese and Swiss customs authorities have reached an agreeme...