(IN BRIEF) A comprehensive study by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has revealed the significant role of urban green spaces in alleviating stress caused … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Empa, environmental impact, green spaces, noise pollution, public health, public health policy, relaxation, stress management, stress relief, Switzerland, urban noise, Urban Planning, Virtual Reality, WSL
(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged airline fuel tax, Andreas Wittmer, aviation emissions, aviation sector, climate change, climate policy, CO2 reduction, environmental taxation, fiscal policy, Giedre Lideikyte Huber, HSG, international tax law, OECD Model Tax Convention, Peter Huber, Pigouvian tax, SNSF, sustainable aviation, Swiss emissions, Swiss National Science Foundation, Switzerland, University of St.Gallen
(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management, part of the Crédit Agricole Group, has agreed to acquire Banque Thaler, a Swiss bank celebrated for its service excellence and wealth management expertise. This acquisition reinforces Indosuez’s strategy to expand its footprint in Switzerland—a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, asset management, assets under management, Banque Thaler, corporate finance, CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP, Dirk Eelbode, financing, fund servicing, global hub, growth strategy, Indosuez Wealth Management, Jacques Prost, Marc-André Poirier, partnership, regulatory approval, service excellence, Swiss banking, Switzerland, tailored solutions, wealth management, €220 billion
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2035, AFRY, Breganzona tunnel, Country Manager, intermodal hub, Lombardi, Lugano, Lugano Railway Station SBB, Malcantone, Marcel Winter, national transport, partnership, passenger capacity, Pini, public transport, regional transport, Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese, RTTL, SEK 120 million, sustainability, sustainable transportation, Switzerland, Tram Ticino, underground station, urban mobility, Vedeggio valleys
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received an order from Cartaseta AG to upgrade the combustion system on a tissue machine at its Gretzenbach mill in Switzerland. This marks the fifteenth such upgrade by ANDRITZ in five years, with start-up expected in … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andritz, burner management system, Cartaseta AG, combustion system upgrade, cost savings, downtime minimization, efficiency, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, gas valve trains, Gretzenbach, Guido Lenzi, high-quality products, hood burners, Managing Director, PM5, regulatory compliance, reliability, Roger Koch, safety, sustainability, Swiss sanitary paper, Switzerland, third quarter 2025, Tissue Machine
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has introduced the Ingredient Doser 4000 A3 in Lausanne, Switzerland, a cutting-edge system designed to revolutionize ice cream production by offering more precise dosing and reducing start-up waste by 67%. This innovative doser, which reaches the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3-A certified, 67% reduction, agitator, auger, digitalization, direct drive, Elsebeth Baungaard Andersen, energy efficiency, gourmet ice cream, hygienic food equipment, ice cream manufacturers, IE3 regulatory standard, Ingredient Doser 4000 A3, Lausanne, operator interface, precision dosing, production insights, Sensors, start-up waste reduction, Switzerland, Tetra Pak, three times faster set point
(IN BRIEF) The fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT has been recognized with three major accolades from readers of leading publications in Germany and Switzerland. The Grand Tourer, known for its exceptional performance and luxurious craftsmanship, won top honors in the luxury … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged AI, analytics, Basel, bio-insecticides, biocontrols, bioengineering, biologicals, biologicals production facility, Biomolecular Chemistry team, biostimulants, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, data science, downstream processing, fermentation, genetic strains, Ginkgo Bioworks, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, Latin America, Lavie Bio, Lithos Crop Protect, natural products, North America, Novartis, Novartis Natural Products, nutrient efficiency, nutrient use efficiency, Orangeburg, pheromone solutions, Provivi, Regenerative Agriculture, research and development, Seedcare, soil health, South Carolina, Sustainability Priorities, sustainable farming practices, Switzerland, Syngenta, TraitSeq, Valagro
(IN BRIEF) The adoption of heat pumps in Germany remains slower compared to other European countries, largely due to the significant electricity-to-gas price ratio. However, recent findings from KfW Research suggest that adjusting these prices could significantly boost the number … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged adoption rates, building construction, carbon emissions, carbon price, electricity, electricity-to-gas price ratio, energy efficiency, energy transition, Europe, France, gas, Germany, grants, heat pumps, KfW Research, low-interest loans, Norway, residential heating, Sweden, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group, a leader in software for digital transformation in construction, is debuting at the BIM Day GVA in Geneva. At this prominent event, Nemetschek and its brands, including ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, dRofus, Graphisoft, Solibri, and Vectorworks, are … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged ALLPLAN, artificial intelligence, Audit BIM extension, BIM Day GVA, BIM solutions, Bluebeam, conferences, construction industry, dRofus, efficiency, French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, GRAPHISOFT, industry best practices, live demos, model checking, Nemetschek Group, partnership, product portfolio, Solibri, sustainability, Switzerland, technological developments, Vectorworks, workshops
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its partnership with UEFA as an official sponsor for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with several of its leading brands, including Hellmann’s, Knorr, Dove, and Rexona, supporting the tournament. This collaboration builds on Unilever’s successful sponsorship … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Commodities, Entertainment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged brand partnership, consumer engagement, Dove, FIFA World Cup™, football tournament, global sports sponsorship, Hellmann’s, Knorr, marketing, partnership, Rexona, sponsorship, sports campaigns, Sports Sponsorship, Switzerland, UEFA, UEFA EURO 2024™, UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, Unilever, women’s football, Women’s World Cup
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has launched the “We are Family!” discount, offering a 50% reduction on second and subsequent mobile subscriptions within the same household. This new offer builds on existing discounts, allowing families, flatmates, and couples to save up to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged "We are Family!" discount, blue Mobile S, budget-friendly, Combi Discount, data, Dirk Wierzbitzki, Discounts, Family Discount, family savings, flatmates, flatshare, Households, INTERNET, Kids subscription, mobile S, mobile subscriptions, savings, Swisscom, Swisscom Internet, Switzerland, unlimited calls
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been contracted to install a new traction system for Leo Express, a private Central European transport company, following recent rail infrastructure upgrades in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new 25kV/50Hz AC traction system will be … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 25kV/50Hz AC, 3kV DC, Czech Ministry of Transport, Czech Republic, diagnostic system, dual traction systems, FLIRT trains, Frauenfeld, hardware and software adaptations, infrastructure upgrades, Leo Express, Polish networks, Polish rail networks, rail networks, Slovakia, Stadler, Switzerland, TCMS, technical running and brake tests, traction system, Train Control and Management System, TRANSPORT, weight assessment
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has enhanced its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure to support larger industrial areas, now covering up to 24 radio units, each providing connectivity for 5,000 m². This solution is available in six European countries and Brazil, with more … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2025 expansion, Austria, Axel Lorenz, Brazil, connectivity, Cybersecurity, data privacy, Denmark, edge devices, Food and Beverage, Germany, industrial areas, industrial environments, intralogistics, Manufacturing, mining, Netherlands, partnership, pharmaceuticals, private 5G infrastructure, Process Automation, radio units, Scalance MUB852-1, Siemens, Smart sensors, sustainability, Sweden, Switzerland, user-friendly design, Wi-Fi limitations, Xcelerator portfolio
(IN BRIEF) The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report from the World Economic Forum highlights the rising complexity of cybersecurity challenges, particularly in supply chains, geopolitical instability, and AI-driven threats. It reveals that 54% of large organizations view supply chain interdependencies … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged #WEF25, Accenture Security, AI-driven threats, Annual Meeting 2025, collaboration, Costa Rica, cyber espionage, cyber resilience, cyber threats, Cybersecurity Challenges, cybersecurity investment, Davos-Klosters, enhanced cyber resilience, fragmented regulations, generative AI, geopolitical instability, Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, intellectual property theft, Jeremy Jurgens, Paolo Dal Cin, Paula Bogantes Zamora, skills gap, supply chain interdependencies, supply chains, Switzerland, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has teamed up with Kuehne+Nagel to manage a new 3,000sqm Central Logistics Center in Thailand, located near Schaeffler’s manufacturing plant in Chonburi. The center will handle kitting, goods receiving, and shipping, enhancing delivery capacity … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, David Roussiere, Germany, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics center, Micah Shepard, partnership, Schaeffler, sustainability, Switzerland, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) Edison, a leading energy provider with over 140 years of experience, has launched a new e-Mobility app and platform powered by Landis+Gyr’s OCEAN EV Charging Software. This platform provides access to over 30,000 charging stations across Italy, enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Antonella Periti, Davide Dotti, e-Mobility Platform, Edison, INNOVATION, Italy, Landis+Gyr, Matevž Mencin, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa and WSL have revealed significant opportunities to better utilize Switzerland’s wood resources, a key material for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Their study, part of the SCENE initiative, analyzed 2020 data and found that 40% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Claudia Som, Empa, Nadia Malinverno, sustainability, Switzerland, Wood
(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) 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
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