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Pilot John International opens ISO-accredited calibration lab in New Bern
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Pilot John International has launched a new ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration lab in New Bern, North Carolina, with nationwide mail-in service and local drop-off for eastern North Carolina customers.
Swiss watch output halves as export value jumps to $31 billion
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Swiss watch production fell sharply since 2000 even as export revenue nearly tripled, a shift that shows the industry moving upmarket.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
Hollywood Lace says premium Swiss lace and hair quality drive natural-looking men’s hair systems
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Hollywood Lace is emphasizing premium Swiss lace, human hair selection and customization as the key factors in making men’s hair systems look natural in person.
Busch blower supports Switzerland’s first hydrogen plane
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A Swiss student team has built the H2-Sling, a hydrogen-powered aircraft that uses a Busch Vacuum Solutions recirculation blower to reuse excess fuel-cell hydrogen.
Global Citizen Solutions ranks Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top for residency programs in 2026
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on August 10, ranking 48 residency programs across 46 jurisdictions.
Limos4 wins transport role for Zurich Film Festival
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Limos4 has become an Official Cooperation Partner of the Zurich Film Festival under a two-year deal, taking over guest transportation planning, dispatch and on-site coordination starting with the 2026 edition.
Zürich practice launches phytotherapy guide series for adults
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The Naturheilpraxis Elena Cajka in Zürich-Witikon has published a free guide series on phytotherapy for adults, expanding its family-focused herbal medicine work beyond children.
Swiss insurers face broad resistance to higher minimum deductible
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A bonus.ch survey of more than 5,500 insured people finds that 59% reject the federal government’s plan to raise Switzerland’s minimum deductible from CHF 300 to CHF 400. The poll also shows 27% would consider switching insurers for 2027,…
Swiss Romands oppose higher health insurance deductible
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A bonus.ch survey of more than 5,500 insured people finds broad resistance to the Swiss federal plan to raise the minimum health insurance deductible to CHF 400, with opposition especially strong in Romandy and among younger adults.
SNUUG launches digital platform ahead of 2026 debut
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Swiss hospitality concept SNUUG has launched its new website with Influence Society as it prepares to welcome first guests in 2026. The platform is meant to introduce the brand’s low-impact “SupernatureHotel” model, which pairs premium stays with…
Sirius Medical expands Pintuition access in Switzerland through Menges Medical partnership
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Sirius Medical has partnered with Menges Medical to broaden access to its Pintuition navigation system for breast cancer surgery across Switzerland.
Diamond price cuts send luxury buyers toward Swiss watches
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A major diamond producer’s steep price cuts and buyer roster reduction are steering some luxury shoppers toward premium Swiss watches instead.
Stand Up for Science expands overseas with Switzerland nonprofit
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Stand Up for Science is incorporating in Switzerland as Stand Up for Science International to broaden its science advocacy beyond the U.S. The group says the move is meant to support evidence-based policy, counter pseudoscience and build…
INNOCOS sets Zurich summit on longevity, proof and clinic-led beauty
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INNOCOS will bring beauty, wellness and consumer brand leaders to Zurich Sept. 9–11, 2026 to tackle longevity, claims substantiation and the clinic as a sales channel.
Switzerland ERP market seen tripling to $1.27 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says Switzerland’s ERP market is set to grow from $451.06 million in 2020 to $1,272.14 million by 2030, driven by cloud adoption, analytics demand and a shift toward omnichannel customer tools.
Swiss car insurance premiums rise for 7 in 10 drivers
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A bonus.ch survey released June 16, 2026 found that 69% of Swiss drivers saw their car insurance premium rise over the past two years, with the share climbing to 78% in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
American Swiss Foundation honors Adrian Keller at leadership dinner in Rüschlikon
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The American Swiss Foundation hosted its Ambassador Faith Whittlesey Leadership Award Dinner on June 16 in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, honoring Adrian T. Keller for more than three decades of service.
Graphene-X launches graphene watch straps on Kickstarter
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Graphene-X has launched LATTICE, a Kickstarter watch strap line made with graphene-integrated nylon and titanium hardware, built by Swiss strap maker Braloba.
American Swiss Foundation gathers U.S. and Swiss leaders for 2026 summit
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The American Swiss Foundation convened its 2026 Leadership Summit on June 16-17 in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, drawing about 320 participants to discuss technology, politics, health, labor, investment and transatlantic competitiveness.
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