AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOECD Diplomacy: Qatar’s finance minister met Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Paris on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council, discussing ways to deepen cooperation on investment, finance and economics. Swiss Health Policy: Bern’s parliament voted to add “feminicide” as a separate category in its annual crime statistics, after debate over whether the term belongs in official data. Swiss Science for Food Security: Researchers at the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne found how thale cress can store water more efficiently via thicker suberin layers, offering clues for drought-tough crops. Swiss Business & Markets: European stocks were steady as Middle East tensions lingered; Swiss asset manager Partners Group edged up after capping redemptions in an evergreen fund. Global Trade Pressure Touching Switzerland: The US proposed new forced-labour tariffs that would include Switzerland at 12.5%, adding uncertainty for Swiss exporters and supply chains. Swiss-Linked Corporate Scrutiny: India’s SEBI alleged Rajesh Exports inflated revenue, pointing to Switzerland-based Valcambi SA, and barred the company and its promoter from markets pending investigation. Aviation Update: Lufthansa said visa-free transit for Indians via Germany will simplify travel; SWISS plans a new direct Bengaluru–Zurich route for winter 2026.
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