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2026-08-03
Peptides, a class of drugs made of short chains of amino acids, are in growing demand for everything from weight loss and muscle aches to longevity and rare cancers. This is good news for Switzerland, which is home to some of the largest peptide manufacturers in the world. On July 20, South Korean contract biopharmaceutical …
Owning her own shop in the US was a dream come true until Trump’s tariffs came along
2026-08-02
Jacqueline Judd seized the opportunity to own and run a shop selling Swiss products in New Glarus, Wisconsin. Shortly after opening, Trump’s tariffs took a toll on her inventory. With a great deal of patience and perseverance, she orders what is available – and waits for the rest. Running her own business had always been …
Stadler Rail wins contract to supply 45 locomotives to Canada
2026-07-31
Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail has signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada, a company based in Montréal, to supply 45 hybrid locomotives for passenger transport. The agreement, which the Swiss group describes as a significant milestone in its history, also includes a 20-year contract for technical support and maintenance. The deal will strengthen the …
Young savers, waning agricultural power, and the return of measles
2026-07-29
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday we look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. When did you start putting money aside for your retirement (if indeed you do)? Depending on which generation …
UBS beats market expectations with $2.8 billion quarterly profit
2026-07-29
Swiss bank UBS posted significantly higher earnings in the second quarter of 2026. However, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the debate on stricter capital requirements in Switzerland, the major bank is taking a cautious approach to its timetable for further share buybacks. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to a …
Lindt faces US lawsuit regarding child labour
2026-07-24
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli will have to answer to the US courts over a child labour complaint. The activist law firm International Rights Advocates has criticised the Zurich-based chocolate manufacturer for misleadingly presenting its efforts to combat child labour in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, two countries from which the company sources its …
Nestlé spins off its water business into a joint venture
2026-07-23
The Swiss food giant is setting up a joint venture called Peranel with the US private equity firm Platinum Equity. It will be based in Paris. The deal values the business, which includes brands such as Perrier and San Pellegrino, at €4.9 billion euros and CHF4.5 billion respectively. Both partners will each hold a 50% …
Geneva-based shipping giant MSC handed over to next generation
2026-04-13
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s leading Italian-Swiss container shipping group, announced the transfer of ownership from its founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa Aponte. The transition, which took place during the last quarter of 2025, represents a significant milestone in the history of the Geneva-based company, a note explained. MSC will …
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