CEO Alfred W. Moeckli will be leaving the VP Bank Group as of the end of January 2019. The Board of Directors and Moeckli have decided to not continue their collaboration. Dr Urs Monstein is assuming the position of CEO on an interim basis.

The Hilti Group closed 2018 with sales growth in the double digits. The international construction tools manufacturer from Liechtenstein also invested in innovation, market reach and infrastructure last year.

Robert Ganley has received an award from the American College of Prosthodontists. The CEO of the Liechtenstein dental company was recognized for his service to the dental industry.

The Principality of Liechtenstein celebrated its 300th anniversary on January 23rd. The small country at the heart of Europe launched an anniversary year with a unique birthday party. Among the guests were also the federal presidents of Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

Startup Netzwerk Bodensee will hold several events this year, including in Liechtenstein for the first time, to help startups in the Lake Constance region network with each other.

The Institute of Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein is offering a series of seminars on digitalisation from February to April. The aim is to help companies navigate modern technologies.

Liechtenstein wants to create more legal certainty for innovative companies with its new Blockchain Act, which aims to promote the development of a token economy. As a new legal element, the token is one of the most important innovations, according to Prime Minister Adrian Hasler.