Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein: A Global Business Success Story
A principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria fosters a prosperous, highly industrialized economy Liechtenstein has the second-highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita globally, the second-lowest unemployment rate, and is the world’s least indebted nation. Although small in size, the sovereign nation of Liechtenstein is well-integrated globally. It is a member of several multilateral organizations,…
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Interview: Dr. Daniel Risch, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Infrastructure, Economic Affairs and Sport, Principality of Liechtenstein
How do you assess relations with the USA? Relations are founded on shared values and historically strong social and economic interests. Liechtenstein has traditionally been a desirable location for companies, a crucial incubator for global innovation, and a valuable supplier to the USA. What are some benefits of Liechtenstein’s business ecosystem? Liechtenstein’s unique value-added proposition…
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An Innovative Industrial Ecosystem is Developing Within Liechtenstein
Interview with Markus Kaiser, CEO, Kaiser Founded in 1913 in Schaanwald Liechtenstein, the family-run company Kaiser manufactures specialized vehicles for mission-critical tasks in sewer cleaning, industrial disposal, and mobile walking excavators. They also design highly specialized components, including customized high-pressure pumps which have consistently set a new standard within the industry. What drives you to…
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Improving The World Through Disruptive Dental Innovation
How a revolutionary dental technology company is making millions of people smile Diego Gabathuler is a man on a mission to improve people’s lives and make them smile. The CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, one of the world’s leading dental companies, is passionate about the life-changing effects of good oral health and a beautiful smile. It…
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Castles Worthy Of A Fairy Tale
A cultural journey of discovery through quaint valleys and legendary castles As a year-round tourist destination, Liechtenstein offers a diverse mix of alpine scenery, outdoor pursuits, a rich blend of cultural attractions such as museums, galleries, and medieval castles worthy of a fairy tale. During winter, the snow-covered Alps attract thousands of skiers and snowboarders.…
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A Stable Financial Center
Liechtenstein’s New Blockchain Act Opened New Opportunities Despite a worldwide reputation as center for finance and banking, the financial sector is not the country’s largest economic sector, and actually plays a smaller role in the national economy than factories. Since the founding of Liechtenstein’s first bank in 1861, the country’s financial sector has grown to…
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A Robust Industrial Sector
Liechtenstein is heavily export-oriented, focuses on high-quality goods, and swiftly became one of the world’s most industrialized countries. For centuries, the tiny alpine nation with no natural resources relied on agriculture as its primary industry. However, following World War II, the country evolved into a modern, export-oriented society. During the intervening years, it has gone…
