(IN BRIEF) Novartis has secured European Commission approval for Kisqali® (ribociclib) in combination with endocrine therapy (ET) as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative early breast cancer (EBC). The approval, based on the Phase III NATALEE trial, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Aviv Regev, cell therapy, INNOVATION, Levi Garraway, partnership, Poseida Therapeutics, Roche, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Roche provided an update on its Phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study, evaluating tiragolumab in combination with Tecentriq® for patients with PD-L1-high, advanced, or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study did not meet its primary endpoint of improving … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Lung Cancer Therapy, Roche, safety, SKYSCRAPER-01 Study, TECENTRIQ, Tiragolumab
(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the global launch of EDGE Certification, an internationally recognized standard for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). EDGE evaluates organizations across four pillars: representation, pay equity, career flows, and cultural inclusiveness. As an approved certification … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Society, Switzerland
Tagged diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), EDGE certification, Neil Willings, SGS, society, Workplace Equity
(IN BRIEF) The TIMBERHAUS project, a European research initiative launched in Copenhagen, aims to promote sustainable timber construction to reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry. Co-funded by the EU and Switzerland’s SERI, the four-year project involves 19 partners … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Anders Kjellow, Empa, European Project, Kirsten Haggart, Mark Schubert, partnership, sustainability, Timber Construction, TIMBERHAUS
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr Group AG has appointed Peter Mainz as its new CEO, effective immediately, succeeding Werner Lieberherr, who will retire in 2025. Mainz, a member of Landis+Gyr’s Board since 2018 and former CEO of U.S. smart metering leader Sensus, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Landis+Gyr, leadership, Peter Mainz, Werner Lieberherr
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut has integrated upcycled cacaofruit products into its portfolio, advancing its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and unique flavor experiences. Originally developed by start-up Cabosse Naturals in 2019, these ingredients utilize the entire cacaofruit, offering zesty, fruity flavors … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barry Callebaut, Cacaofruit Products, INNOVATION, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Empa, in partnership with Imperial College London, has launched the DroneHub, a cutting-edge research facility for autonomous flying robots designed to address infrastructure maintenance, environmental restoration, and biodiversity monitoring. The hub features specialized spaces for 3D printing repairs, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to retrofit 60 government buildings with energy-efficient technologies as part of a decarbonization program aligned with the UAE’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The program aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Decarbonization Program, His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, infrastructure, Matthias Rebellius, partnership, Siemens, sustainability, UAE Ministry of Energy
(IN BRIEF) Enemalta, Malta’s leading energy provider, is partnering with Siemens to enhance its grid infrastructure using the Gridscale X software platform. This innovative system will enable predictive management, reduce outages, and optimize grid operations for over 450,000 residents. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sunrise Communications AG, a Liberty Global spin-off, has officially listed its Class A shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker “SUNN,” debuting at CHF 44.75 per share with a market capitalization of CHF 3.2 billion. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ZeroNorth, Vitol, and the Port of Rotterdam have begun a four-week pilot to test ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN) system, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and data quality in bunker operations. This trial, which includes several bunker … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Denmark, Digital Bunker Delivery, Ian Butler, Kenneth Juhls, partnership, port of Rotterdam, Saskia Mureau, sustainability, Switzerland, Vitol, ZeroNorth
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been recognized as an Innovator in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant report for ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services. This endorsement, aligned with the launch of SGS’s IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, reinforces the company’s commitment to driving sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Awards, ESG, Géraldine Picaud, Green Quadrant, Innovator, leadership, SGS, sustainability, Verdantix
(IN BRIEF) SGS, in partnership with SkyeBase, has launched the Elios 3 UT Probe, a cutting-edge drone-mounted tool for ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements. This technology allows safe, precise inspections in elevated or difficult-to-reach locations without the need for scaffolding or … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Drone-Based Ultrasonic Tool, efficiency, Elios 3 UT Probe, Industrial Inspections, partnership, safety, SGS, SkyeBase
(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has reached an agreement to acquire Aquis Exchange in a cash offer valued at 727 pence per share. The acquisition, which will enhance SIX’s European exchange capabilities, combines Aquis’s next-generation technology with SIX’s existing trading, data, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Alasdair Haynes, Aquis Exchange, Bjørn Sibbern, European exchange, investment, partnership, SIX Group, SMEs, UK
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas have partnered to support Amazonian riverside communities by connecting small producers and cooperatives to national and international markets. This initiative is part of the ARA Movement – All Amazons Under the Same Blue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled its fully electronic SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter, offering advanced, ultra-fast short-circuit protection that outpaces traditional technology by 1,000 times. Designed for high-efficiency motors in sectors like food and beverage and manufacturing, the e-Starter’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, Seamless Automation Integration, Siemens, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter, sustainability, Ultra-Fast Short-Circuit Protection
(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post is set to open a new facility in Gossau, Switzerland, by Autumn 2025, consolidating operations from two other sites to increase capacity for growing shipment volumes, particularly in e-commerce. The facility will feature enhanced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS will participate in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it will lead a panel discussion titled “Decarbonization Agenda for Businesses: Challenges and Practical Solutions” on November 14. The session will gather experts in energy transition to examine the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged Business Sustainability, COP29, Decarbonization Panel, SGS
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have renewed their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for five more years, focusing on sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions. This extension builds on their joint commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with both companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dimitris Armenakis, Innovation Denmark, Maersk, Mike Hollands, partnership, supply chain, sustainability, Switzerland, Syngenta
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