Peter Ungphakorn
@coppetainpu.bsky.social
In 🇨🇭, from all over. Mainly trade. Journalist. WTO Secretariat 1996-2015. Usual disclaimers. Member: http://fmg-geneva.org.
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I don't know. Others also have an interest there including Australia and New Zealand
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I don't know. Others also have an interest there including Australia and New Zealand
I think you need to know where you're heading. Otherwise you might end up where you never intended
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I think you need to know where you're heading. Otherwise you might end up where you never intended
The question is: did the six Swiss business leaders violate Article 322 of the penal code by attempting to bribe a foreign agent? The agent in question being Donald Trump.
The bosses of Rolex, Richemont and shipping firm MSC presented a table clock and a gold ingot to the US president.
The bosses of Rolex, Richemont and shipping firm MSC presented a table clock and a gold ingot to the US president.
Criminal report against Swiss gold bar US trade delegation
Swiss lawmakers lodge criminal complaint against business leaders who gave Trump Rolex and gold ingot.
www.swissinfo.ch
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The question is: did the six Swiss business leaders violate Article 322 of the penal code by attempting to bribe a foreign agent? The agent in question being Donald Trump.
The bosses of Rolex, Richemont and shipping firm MSC presented a table clock and a gold ingot to the US president.
The bosses of Rolex, Richemont and shipping firm MSC presented a table clock and a gold ingot to the US president.
Westminster Bubble
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Westminster Bubble
And it's not everyone who moves up a bracket either. They could have a pay rise with no tax increase
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
And it's not everyone who moves up a bracket either. They could have a pay rise with no tax increase
And on that subject, the simple phrase, "paying more tax", is misleading. It sounds as if your income is reduced.
It isn't if you pay more tax because your income has risen and you move up to a higher bracket. It's only reduced in real terms if your net income rise is offset by inflation.
It isn't if you pay more tax because your income has risen and you move up to a higher bracket. It's only reduced in real terms if your net income rise is offset by inflation.
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
And on that subject, the simple phrase, "paying more tax", is misleading. It sounds as if your income is reduced.
It isn't if you pay more tax because your income has risen and you move up to a higher bracket. It's only reduced in real terms if your net income rise is offset by inflation.
It isn't if you pay more tax because your income has risen and you move up to a higher bracket. It's only reduced in real terms if your net income rise is offset by inflation.
The 🇨🇭 vote on “compulsory civic duty” (instead of military service) is explained here:
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Explainer: the upcoming Swiss vote on compulsory civic duty for all
On November 30, the Swiss will vote on expanding compulsory civic service to all citizens. What’s at stake?
www.swissinfo.ch
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The 🇨🇭 vote on “compulsory civic duty” (instead of military service) is explained here:
www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-po...
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