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Swiss startup says its AI weather forecaster beats Microsoft, Google
Swiss startup Jua has launched an AI-powered weather forecaster that it says beats leading models from tech giants — potentially making it…
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Liam Byrne: Scottish wingsuit flyer dies during Swiss Alps jump
A Scottish wingsuit flyer has died during a jump in the Swiss Alps. British champion Liam Byrne, 24, was critically injured on the…
Business
Swiss National Bank cuts interest rate to zero in effort to stop franc inflows
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its interest rate to zero, seeking to deter investors from pushing up the franc. The quarter-point…
Business
Swiss watch exports slump in May as US tariffs shake market
Asia exports slump as shipments to China, Japan and Hong Kong plunge by double digits in latest data Swiss watch exports dropped by almost…
Business
Julius Baer’s new CEO takes on old guard to revamp Swiss bank
On his first day as chief executive officer, Stefan Bollinger told staff at Julius Baer Group that they should not be afraid to speak up…
Business
UBS faces tough new Swiss banking sector rules
The Swiss government on Friday (Jun 6) proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold…
Business
Sats proposes sale of 49% stake in holding company to Swiss airline caterer for 4.2 million euros
The disposal is consistent with its capital recycling and reallocation strategy, the ground handler says Ground handler Sats is proposing…
Business
Sats proposes 4.2 million euro sale of 49% stake in Servair joint venture to Swiss airline caterer Gategroup
The disposal is consistent with its capital recycling and reallocation strategy, the ground handler says Ground handler Sats is proposing…
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Glacier melt, driven by climate change, buries 90% of this Swiss village
Swiss residents were struggling on Thursday to absorb the scale of devastation caused by a huge chunk of glacier that has buried most of…
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Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten
The Swiss village of Blatten has been partially destroyed after a huge chunk of glacier crashed down into the valley. Although the village…
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Swiss watch exports jump in April ahead of threatened US tariffs
Asian markets displayed further weakness, with exports to Singapore falling 9%, China off 30% and Hong Kong down 23% Swiss watch exports…
Lifestyle
Looming U.S. Tariffs Drove Swiss Watch Export Surge in April
PARIS – Watchmakers and retailers rushing to beat a looming, but moving, deadline for U.S. tariffs fueled timepiece exports in April. A…
Business
Exclusive: Swiss startup picks Rotterdam for green aviation fuel plant
Swiss tech startup Metafuels has unveiled plans to open its first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Port of…
Business
Citigroup to partner with Swiss bourse in private markets push
Citigroup is partnering with Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX Group as part of a push by the Wall Street lender to make it easier for…
News
US dollar close to multi-year lows vs euro, Swiss franc as Trump attacks the Fed
The greenback dropped against the yen and hovered around multi-year lows versus the euro and the Swiss franc on Tuesday (Apr 22) as…
Business
Italian Sustainable Shoe Brand and Consultancy ACBC Sells Majority Stake to Swiss Fund
MILAN — Italian sustainable shoe brand and consultancy ACBC — known for its modular sneakers engineered with a zipper system that ties…
Business
Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth As China Slump Slows In March
PARIS — Is it the inflection point for Swiss watches? Exports in March grew by 1.5 percent in value to 2.1 billion Swiss francs despite a…
Business
Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A Swiss and Austrian climbing pair have shattered the speed record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss…
Business
Swiss watchdog backs UBS plan to limit investment bank amid capital rule debate
The head of Switzerland’s financial watchdog signalled he is in favour of UBS Group’s offer to limit the size of its investment bank,…
Culture
Co-Production Boost and Sturdy Funding System Fuel a Healthy Crop of Swiss Films at Visions du Réel
Those looking for homegrown talent and stories at the largest documentary film festival in Switzerland, Visions du Réel, will be spoiled…
Business
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners makes Europe foray with Swiss pharma merger
Asset manager 65 Equity Partners is backing Swiss pharmaceutical ingredient maker Healthcare Advanced Synthesis’ (HAS) acquisition of…
Business
Swiss Watch Exports Slip in the U.S. in February
PARIS – Winter is far from over for Swiss watches as the market continued to cool in February. Exports in the month contracted by 8.2…
Business
Swiss Watches Exports Returned to Growth in January
PARIS – Could the Swiss watch industry’s woes be over in 2025? Export of timepieces returned to growth in January, according to figures…
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Cult-favorite Swiss Skin Care Brand Alchimie Forever Wants to Raise Its Profile With First Lip Launch
Swiss skin care brand Alchimie Forever is looking to broaden its horizons. Launched in 2004 by Ada Polla, daughter of Forever Institut…