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HOUSE NUMBER.01 debuts in New York with limited-edition handbags
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Marcela Vélez Osorno introduced HOUSE NUMBER.01 at Casa Valle in Tribeca on September 9, bringing the Zürich-based collectible leather goods house to New York. The debut spotlights made-to-order handbags that blend art, architecture and Italian…
Wood-based panels market seen reaching $332.73B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global wood-based panels market will grow from $240.97 billion in 2026 to $332.73 billion by 2035, driven by housing, furniture, modular construction and sustainable-material demand.
Swiss health insurance premiums likely to rise 4.5% to 5% in 2027
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Swiss policyholders are likely to face another sharp jump in health insurance premiums in 2027, with bonus.ch projecting an average increase of 4.5% to 5% and some individual bills rising by as much as 20%. The outlook reflects still-rising health…
Swiss parabolic flight campaign pivots toward commercial space applications
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Switzerland’s 8th Parabolic Flight Campaign runs Sept. 7-11 in Zurich and Dübendorf with 18 experiments, most tied to pharmaceuticals, biomanufacturing and enabling space technologies.
Zurich hub links parabolic flights, ISS research and future commercial stations
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The Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein has launched a Dübendorf-based pathway that connects lab work, parabolic flight testing and orbital research, with direct access to the International Space Station and a future route…
CHOICE Awards names 40 finalists for 2026 beauty and longevity prizes
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The International Longevity Science Council and a global judging panel have unveiled 40 finalists for the 2026 Beauty & Longevity CHOICE Awards, with winners set for Miami in February 2027. The awards highlight a shift from cosmetic claims to…
Five China press brake tooling companies to watch in 2026
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Press brake tooling is moving from a spare-parts purchase to a strategic input as CNC bending expands worldwide.
Ashley Peterson launches Carolina Flight Deals for Carolina airports only
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Ashley Peterson has launched Carolina Flight Deals, a subscription service built to surface economy fares from all 16 airports in North and South Carolina.
bonus.ch sees 2027 Swiss health premiums rise 4.5% to 5% on average
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bonus.ch expects Swiss health insurance premiums to rise about 4.5% to 5% in 2027, with some policyholders facing increases of up to 20%. The forecast comes even as insurer reserves improve, underscoring continued pressure from medical costs and…
Swiss travelers favor midrange, value-focused trips in 2026
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Swiss travelers are planning 2026 leisure trips with a tight focus on value, most often budgeting €1,000 to €2,500 per person, according to TGM Research.
Bank Julius Baer gift collection wins Gold at A' Design Award
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A limited edition Chinese New Year gift collection by Rose Lee and Ernie Keung has won Gold in the A’ Giftware Design Awards.
Young With Solutions lands TikTok case study after $449K Swiss Arabian campaign
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Young With Solutions was featured in an official TikTok For Business case study after helping fragrance brand Swiss Arabian generate $449,552 in TikTok revenue over five months.
Cromotransfer marks 30 years with new brand identity
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Cromotransfer, the Joinville-based maker of football shirt embellishments, has unveiled a new brand identity as it turns 30. The company is using the rebrand to highlight its role in FIFA badges, club licensing and anti-counterfeiting technology…
Gene therapy market seen reaching $41.63 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global gene therapy market will expand from $7.285 billion in 2025 to $41.63 billion by 2035, driven by genetic disease prevalence, faster approvals, and advances in gene editing.
Starlinks taps Swisslog for Saudi airport logistics automation program
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Starlinks has chosen Swisslog to build a warehouse automation program for a new aircraft MRO facility in Saudi Arabia.
Richconn adds four Mazak five-axis machines in Dongguan
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Richconn has installed four Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 NEO five-axis machining centers at its Humen, Dongguan factory, expanding capacity for complex parts that can be finished in one setup.
The Lee Company plans manufacturing expansion in Connecticut and South Carolina
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The Lee Company said Aug. 26 it is acquiring two manufacturing facilities in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, and Rock Hill, South Carolina, to expand production capacity and support growth.
Luxury goods market seen reaching $761.54B by 2035 as digital retail and premiumization reshape demand
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The global luxury goods market is projected to grow from $487.30 billion in 2025 to $761.54 billion by 2035, driven by digital retail, premiumization, stronger demand for watches and changing affluent consumer behavior.
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…
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