News
7 Mar 2023
The EU has nominated the blockchain-oriented portal digihub.li as the European Digital Innovation Hub for Liechtenstein. This represents another step in the direction of a digital future for the Principality.
3 Mar 2023
The government has appointed Lothar Ritter as President of the University Council of the University of Liechtenstein. The former Rector of NTB Interstate University of Applied Sciences Buchs, who previously also headed up the School of Technology at OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, is now set to succeed Klaus Tschütscher.
2 Mar 2023
- INFICON increased its sales by almost 13 percent to around 580 million US dollars in 2022. The international measurement technology company with a site in Balzers attributes the growth to its semiconductor business. Operating profit and net profit also saw strong growth.
2 Mar 2023
The private banking and asset management group LGT is acquiring the wealth management business of the British asset manager abrdn. With the transaction, which involves approximately 6.1 billion British pounds in assets under management, LGT is further strengthening its position in the British market.
24 Feb 2023
The Green Mountain teams up with SCR Altach
17 Feb 2023
The EFTA States and Singapore have opened negotiations on a digital trade agreement. A clear framework will aim to promote digital trade as a whole. The agreement should also provide a basis for cooperation in areas such as fintech.
17 Feb 2023
LCX AG is launching a blockchain bond worth 10 million euros. Investors can participate in the bond deal with an investment from as little of 1,000 euros. The financial product from the regulated blockchain company based in Vaduz offers an interest rate of 7 percent over a maximum term of seven years.
16 Feb 2023
Bank Frick is launching a new service in the area of digital assets: staking. This new service offers cryptocurrency clients a reward system similar to interest on savings
14 Feb 2023
Spain had been one of the final EU member states to still blacklist Liechtenstein. Following the publication of an updated list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, Liechtenstein has now been removed from this list. The revised list took effect on February 11, 2023.
10 Feb 2023
Hilcona AG is equipping its site in Orbe in the canton of Vaud with an extensive photovoltaic system. The company plans to push forward the sustainable production of high-quality foods with this.
6 Feb 2023
Hilcona, the Liechtenstein-based food producer, intends to integrate food by-products in the consumption cycle to a greater extent. To this end, Hilcona has entered into a strategic partnership with the Swiss start-up EggField.
3 Feb 2023
A stand-up pouch developed by Hilcona on the basis of MonoPP has won the WorldStar prize from the World Packaging Organization. The food company from Schaan in Liechtenstein developed the sustainable pouch in conjunction with the packaging specialists Mondi.
31 Jan 2023
Hilti and the International Institute of Management Development (IMD) are setting up a joint scholarship program for the latter’s Master of Business Administration course. To this end, the Liechtenstein-based tool manufacturer and the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein are committing a total of 3 million Swiss francs.
25 Jan 2023
In 2022, Hilti increased sales by 10 percent in local currencies to around 6.3 billion Swiss francs. The strongest sales growth was recorded by the Americas region.
24 Jan 2023
A European consortium including stakeholders from Liechtenstein has presented its plan to achieve a tokenized European economy by 2025. Digital assets with transferable digital rights have the potential to create new business models across the entire economy.
24 Jan 2023
Hilcona is initiating the second phase of the expansion projects at its Schaan headquarters. A new outgoing goods building and an automatic high-bay warehouse are to be built by 2025. A new production building was already completed in 2021.
20 Jan 2023
A European consortium including stakeholders from Liechtenstein has presented its plan to achieve a tokenized European economy by 2025. Digital assets with transferable digital rights have the potential to create new business models across the entire economy.
19 Jan 2023
The Liechtenstein-based food producer Hilcona is presenting new and exclusive premium pasta products from its new line, La Pasteria, at the SIRHA trade fair in Lyon. They will be launched exclusively in France to begin with.
18 Jan 2023
The number of companies in Crypto Valley increased slightly in 2022, according to a new report from CV VC. However, the valuation of the 50 largest blockchain companies fell sharply. Overall, the assessment of the development of the region, which includes Switzerland and Liechtenstein, was positive.
18 Jan 2023
Hilti intends to support the global construction industry as it has to become more productive, safe and sustainable. The tool manufacturer is increasingly focusing on software and robotics. A variety of locations are involved in the company’s production.