Switzerland gets the edge on EU with China trade deal

Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) - Switzerland has one-upped its European Union neighbours with a free trade deal with China that its politicians and business sector say is crucial to boosting ties with the world's second-largest economy.

Swiss economy to pick up steam in coming months, KOF shows

ZURICH: Switzerland's economy will pick up more steam in coming months, helped by domestic consumption and the euro zone's emergence from recession, the country's leading indicator showed on Friday.