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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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
SGS publishes white paper on new EU contaminant limits
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SGS has released a white paper to help food businesses navigate Regulation (EU) 2026/1825, which sets new and revised limits for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters in foods.
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.
COTUA CEO Melanie Stolz-Sumegi targets South Florida growth
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Melanie Stolz-Sumegi, CEO of COTUA, is expanding her presence in Palm Beach County, where she sees momentum in entrepreneurship, technology and brand building.
MONDAINE turns Zurich Central’s meeting point into a desk clock
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MONDAINE has launched the Zürich Hauptbahnhof Meeting Point Uhr, a Swiss Made miniature clock inspired by one of Zurich’s best-known landmarks.
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…
MONDAINE turns Zurich’s Meeting Point into a desk clock
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MONDAINE has introduced the Zurich Meeting Point Clock, a Swiss Made miniature of the iconic Zurich Main Station landmark.
Mondaine adds black Pocket Watch to Swiss Made lineup
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Mondaine has expanded its Swiss Made Pocket Watch collection with a new black-dial edition inspired by the Swiss Federal Railways station clock.
Mondaine adds rose gold Doppio watch to Swiss line
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Mondaine has expanded its Doppio collection with a 33 mm Swiss Made rose gold edition that leans into light, texture and contrast.
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