IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2022

Now in its sixth year, the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, produced by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, measures the capacity and readiness of 63 economies to adopt and explore digital technologies as a key driver for economic transformation in business, government and wider society.

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EF Education First releases their “EF English Proficiency Index 2022”

In EF Education First’s 2022 English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), they compiled test data from 2.1 million adults and used this data to rank nations according to their English skills.

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IKEA opens permanent “Plan & Order Point” in Zurich

The home is and remains an important place of retreat, especially in difficult times. The demand for interior design consultations has increased in recent years. More and more people are seeking professional support in designing their dream home. The new point of contact is IKEAS’s response to the increased demand for advice and services. At the “Plan and order point” in Zurich, customers can plan their customised furnishing solution with professional support and have it delivered directly to their home.

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Sweden's new Government

On Monday 17 October, the Riksdag voted in favour of Speaker Andreas Norlén’s proposal to appoint Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) as Prime Minister. The change of government took place today, Tuesday 18 October. The new Prime Minister will present a Statement of Government Policy in the Riksdag and announce the other ministers who will form the government.

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Switzerland’s ETH Zurich remains top university on the continent

This year ETH Zurich remained the highest ranking university in continental Europe, according to Times Higher Education. Ranked 11th globally, ETH Zurich was the highest ranked university in Europe beyond the UK.

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Global Innovation Index 2022: Switzerland, the US, and Sweden lead the Global Innovation Ranking

The report shows that research and development (R&D) and other investments that drive worldwide innovative activity continued to boom in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but challenges are emerging in translating innovation investments into impact.

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