12:00 PM·business
Givaudan expands presence in China with CHF40 million investment
Swiss fragrance giant builds new factory and creative centre in Guangzhou to strengthen Asian market position
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Ypsomed's $248M US Expansion Marks Major Swiss Medical Device Growth
Swiss medical device manufacturer Ypsomed announces plans to build its first US factory in North Carolina with an initial investment of CHF200 million, creating hundreds of jobs.
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08:00 AM·business
Major Job Cuts Hit Swiss Manufacturing
Thyssenkrupp Presta announces 570 job cuts across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, signaling automotive industry challenges
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12:00 PM·business
US Tariff Threat Puts Swiss Army Knife Production at Crossroads
Iconic Swiss Army knife faces identity crisis as US imposes 39% import tariff, challenging Switzerland's traditional manufacturing heritage.
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04:00 PM·business
Ricola Delays Swiss Factory Opening Amid US Trade Tensions
Swiss herbal candy maker Ricola postpones new Lenzburg factory launch and 100 planned jobs due to impact of high US import tariffs.
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08:00 AM·economy
Swiss Machinery Sector Faces Downturn Amid US Tariffs
Industry reports declining orders and sales, with further deterioration expected following recent US tariff increases.
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04:00 PM·industry
Swiss Machinery Sector Hit by Global Demand Slump
Swiss machine and engineering industry reports continued decline with 2.2% drop in sales and 4.5% fall in orders, leading to 3,100 job losses amid challenging global market conditions.
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08:00 AM·economy
Swiss Industrial Production Shows Post-Tariff Normalization
Q2 2025 data reveals industrial sector adjustments following pre-tariff export surge, with varied impact across manufacturing segments.
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12:00 PM·industry
Last Swiss Paper Mill Announces 65 Job Cuts Amid Industry Crisis
Perlen Papier, Switzerland's final paper manufacturer, plans to reduce workforce by 65 positions due to weak demand and rising costs, marking a significant shift in Swiss industrial landscape.
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12:00 PM·technology
Swiss Semiconductor Industry Plans National Chip Production Center
Swiss semiconductor sector proposes new Chip FabLab at Innovation Park Zurich to maintain competitiveness in high-end niche applications.
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08:00 AM·technology
Swiss Robot Revolution: On's Single-Robot Shoe Production Breakthrough
Swiss running shoe company On revolutionizes manufacturing with automated Lightspray technology, replacing 300 workers with one robot.
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04:00 PM·technology
Swiss Robotics Revolution: On's Single-Robot Shoe Factory
Swiss running shoe company On demonstrates breakthrough automation, replacing 300-person production line with single robot for innovative Lightspray shoe manufacturing
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04:00 PM·economy
Swiss Medical Device Industry Faces US Trade Pressure
Swiss manufacturers of medical equipment confront challenges from potential US tariffs, threatening key export market for precision instruments and healthcare technology.
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04:00 PM·economy
Swiss Economic Confidence Rebounds as Manufacturing Sector Shows Growth
The KOF economic barometer rose 1.4 points to 98.5 in May, driven by improvements in manufacturing, particularly in chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, despite challenges in foreign demand.
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12:00 PM·business
Toblerone Reclaims Swiss Identity with Major Bern Investment
Chocolate maker announces CHF65 million factory expansion and new Swiss cross branding following controversial Slovakia production shift.
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04:00 PM·economy
Swiss Industrial Sector Faces Growing Short-Time Work Challenge
One-third of Swiss manufacturing companies now operating on reduced hours, with small and medium enterprises particularly affected by economic slowdown.
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08:00 AM·business
Historic Swiss Tent Brand Spatz Returns to Domestic Production
Zurich-based Zelthangar acquires iconic Swiss tent maker Spatz, planning to bring manufacturing back to Switzerland from Asia.
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04:00 PM·business
Historic Swiss Tent Maker Spatz Returns Production to Switzerland
Zurich-based Zelthangar acquires iconic Swiss tent brand Spatz, planning to restore domestic production and preserve scout camping heritage.
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12:00 PM·economy
Swiss Job Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Companies Plan Workforce Cuts
Employment indicator drops to 2.6 points in early 2025, with manufacturing and retail sectors particularly affected by downsizing plans.
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12:00 PM·economy
Swiss Watch Industry Faces Sharp Decline with 2.8% Export Drop in 2024
Swiss watch exports fell by 2.8% to CHF25.9 billion in 2024, with December showing a concerning 5.4% decline, marking significant challenges for the luxury timepiece sector.
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Swiss inflation drops to zero in November
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Swiss lawmakers vote to ease weapons exports
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Swiss lawmakers aim to ease weapons exports
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Donors pledge $1.16 billion to Geneva-based UNHCR
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OECD praises integration of immigrants in Switzerland
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Swiss lawmakers agree on China trade framework
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Swiss army has 'gone back to sleep", says outgoing chief
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