AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response: Switzerland says a Ugandan-born woman married to a Swiss diplomat in Nigeria likely contracted Ebola while travelling in Uganda. WHO and Africa CDC say they have no confirmed evidence she visited Congo; her husband is in isolation and has no symptoms. Swiss Innovation: Zurich robotics startup Enact raised $30 million in what it calls a record Swiss pre-seed round to develop robots that sense touch through their motors. Roche: The pharma group reported 7% nine-month drug-sales growth and reaffirmed its outlook, while dropping several pipeline projects amid looming patent expiries. Hostage Release: Swiss national Claudia Abbt and Austrian Eva Gretzmacher were freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Niger and are now in Libya; Abbt is on her way home. Business: Lindt CEO Adalbert Lechner has departed as the chocolatier seeks to revive growth, with former CEO Dieter Weisskopf taking over on an interim basis. Swiss impact investor responsAbility also committed up to $20 million to support an Indian solar manufacturer’s planned 2.2-gigawatt factory. Diplomacy: Geneva talks on Sudan ended without a ceasefire, but Switzerland and the UN say they are coordinating peace efforts and exploring confidence-building steps.
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