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Uzbekistan simplifies business visa process for 15 countries.
Uzbekistan has officially introduced a visa-free regime for citizens of six new countries and extended the visa-free stay period for Chinese nationals. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the corresponding resolution on 21 October. According to the...

Chinese autonomous vehicles start to tap European market
A passenger steps out of a Pony.ai's autonomous vehicle. Photo: Courtesy of Pony.ai The intensifying global competition in autonomous driving is seeing European market become a major ground for innovative Chinese self-driving cars. Start-ups like...
The US military wants Shahed-style drones for a Pacific fight. A Virginia company says it has the answer.
The US military is seeking an inexpensive, long-range strike drone for its next major war — likely a Pacific fight — and a drone design that's already proving itself in Russian hands is getting attention. Cheap and deadly Shahed-style drones with...

Enclustra Launches Regional HQ in Singapore, Swiss Firm Eyes Talent Growth in High-Tech Manufacturing, R&D
Engineers to oversee tech transfers, support manufacturing partnerships, and co-develop AI-driven solutions with customers SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Switzerland’s Enclustra GmbH today launched Enclustra Asia, its regional...

Swiss logistics group Kuehne+Nagel to cut up to 1,500 jobs
Kuehne+Nagel launches savings programme after difficult quarter Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....

US eyes China export curbs as Beijing confirms trade meeting
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng confirmed on Thursday that he will meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Malaysia on Friday. Bessent and He are tasked with negotiating the ongoing tariffs imposed by their countries against one another, it...

Business News | Piyush Goyal Discusses Outstanding Issues Around FTA with EU Commissioner for Trade
Geneva [Switzerland], October 23 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had a productive engagement focused on the positive resolution of the outstanding issues with respect to the India-EU FTA with EU Commissioner for Trade and...

Banking on rainforest destruction
Stand.earth’s analysis also underscores a transparency gap: direct Amazon financing represents only two percent to total identified fossil fuel finance to companies operating in the Amazon. This means that the true scale of exposure is likely far...

Could Zurich’s housing cooperatives be the solution to the rest of Europe’s housing crisis?
Children zoom down a tunnel slide, as their parents watch on, sipping coffees and chatting amicably on the long benches in the middle of the courtyard. They are surrounded by modern-looking housing developments – architecturally smart,...
Vienna Stock Exchange: More Swiss Shares And Thyssenkrupp Subsidiary New To The Global Market
Following the inclusion of Swiss Market Index (SMI) stocks in spring, the Vienna Stock Exchange is once again expanding its range of Swiss shares in the international segment “global market”. As of today, 30 additional Swiss companies – primarily...

IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta Feature in QS International Trade Rankings 2026
India's IIMs have once again featured in global rankings. The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has earned 32 position followed by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) at 71st rank in the global rankings for international...

Silver economy ushers in a new era of growth for life insurance
23-10-25 / Kwanele Sibanda Silver economy ushers in a new era of growth for life insurance Zurich - Ageing populations, falling birth rates and the growing concentration of wealth among seniors are transforming the types of financial protection...

Basel 2025: Taylor Fritz vs Ugo Humbert preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | Swiss Indoors
Match Details Fixture: (1) Taylor Fritz vs Ugo Humbert Date: October 23, 2025 Tournament: Swiss Indoors Round: Second Round (Round of 16) Venue: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland Category: ATP 500 Surface: Hard (indoor) Prize Money: €2,523,045...

The HIV Epidemic in the United States – Epidemiological Projections and Public Economic Impact of Achieving Zero Transmission Goals
Introduction The United States (US) has made substantial progress in controlling the acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic, in particular since the advent of highly effective antiretroviral therapy (ART).1 Once considered a...

Sola Partners with Salt Edge to Expand Open Banking in Europe
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Sola, a European fintech infrastructure company developing a payments and open banking gateway, has partnered with Salt Edge, a provider of open banking solutions,...

Today Currency Rates in Pakistan – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal to PKR – 23 October 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remained largely stable in open market on Thursday, showing only minor fluctuations against major global currencies. According to the latest exchange rate data, the US dollar was being bought at Rs 282.65 and sold at Rs...
Galderma Delivers Record Net Sales of 3.737 Billion USD in the First Nine Months of 2025 and 15.0% Year-on-Year Growth at Constant Currency, Raises Full-Year Guidance
ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2025-- Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, delivering record net sales along with strong...

Affordable Funding For Infrastructure Will Grow The Economy
Press Release – Positive Money NZ Our Infrastructure Commission estimates it will cost $31 billion per year, close to a tenth of New Zealands GDP, to plug the infrastructure deficit and build for the future. Positive Money New Zealand submitted a...
Young Australians’ biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400
Over 40% of Australian Gen Z and Millennials say they regret not investing in cryptocurrency a decade ago, with a new survey from Australian crypto broker Swyftx suggesting they see it as one of the biggest missed opportunities of the last 10...

Market Meltdown Coming? These 2 ETFs Are Ready to Surge If Stocks Tank
Key Points Diversification can cut the impact of a crash by spreading risk across global cycles. Recent outperformance shows non-U.S. assets can lead recoveries. Low fees and broad holdings make these options accessible for long-term holds. Nvidia...