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Switzerland

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Switzerland. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Bern

Head of State

President Viola Amherd

Head of Government

President Viola Amherd

The white ceramic case of IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince forms a striking contrast to the watch’s blue dial. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

30 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Cross-border wealth hub crown latest sign Hong Kong is roaring back

29 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Crime

3 wounded in blade attack at Swiss railway station

29 May 2026 - 2:32AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong beats Switzerland as world’s largest offshore wealth hub, BCG finds

City tops cross-border wealth on IPO surge and mainland China inflows, as Singapore and US trail in consultancy’s global rankings.

28 May 2026 - 8:05AM

A cross-border wealth growth of “around 9 per cent annually is projected through 2030” for Hong Kong, according to BCG. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Paul Chan’s trip just one step in strengthening relations with Europe

Hong Kong must continue to build on the finance secretary’s visit to highlight the city’s financial strengths and ease concerns over money laundering.

26 May 2026 - 7:15AM

US-China relations

US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says.

25 May 2026 - 7:32PM

China consumption

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

25 May 2026 - 3:00PM

A Labubu toy hangs from a bidder’s Hermes bag at an auction by Yongle International Auction in Beijing in June last year. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences

Finance chief says opportunities exist to tap city’s capital markets, while acknowledging concerns over trade imbalances.

24 May 2026 - 7:55PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour starts

Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say.

19 May 2026 - 8:30AM

Africa

US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected

US implements airport screenings and suspends visa services following a WHO declaration over the deadly Ebola strain.

19 May 2026 - 1:14PM

A digitally colourised scanning electron micrograph depiction shows numerous filamentous Ebola virus particles in green, budding from a chronically infected VERO E6 cell in orange. Photo: NIAID via Reuters

World Health Organization (WHO)

‘Crises’: WHO kicks off annual assembly amid Ebola, US withdrawal

Aid cuts ‘have disrupted health systems, widened inequalities’ said UN chief Antonio Guterres, with WHO budget down by almost US$1 billion.

18 May 2026 - 10:07PMvideocam

A health official uses a thermometer to screen people outside a hospital in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday. Photo: AP

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

17 May 2026 - 10:10PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding

All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.

15 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

11 May 2026 - 9:27PM

Chief Executive John Lee attends the Asia Summit on Global Health at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang

Style Edit

Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin unveils 2 new Overseas marvels

The Dual Time Cardinal Points and Self-Winding Ultra-Thin blend Swiss craftsmanship and mechanical refinement to redefine luxury travel timepieces.

11 May 2026 - 10:00AM

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points comes in four dial colours, representing the four points of the compass. Photo: Handout

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs

Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Stübli’s Alpine delights, Sichuan Verandah’s spicy fare, Blanc de Noirs’ bubbly haven and Lola Maria’s Spanish charm.

11 May 2026 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

10 May 2026 - 1:32PM

Wealth: Healthcare

Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier

Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.

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Standard Chartered

Hong Kong tourism

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

6 May 2026 - 8:01PM

North Korea

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

6 May 2026 - 10:18AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear.

3 May 2026 - 8:30PM

Robots produce automotive body parts at a mold stamping company in Fuzhou, Fujian province, April 16, 2026. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet launches a new atelier at Watches and Wonders 2026

At the annual Geneva event, the maison announced the Atelier des Établisseurs to preserve traditional watchmaking skills, and also released 3 distinctive new models.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

The Audemars Piguet booth at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026. Photo: Handout

Banking & finance

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.

27 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

Stock Connect

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Tudor’s new models at Watches and Wonders 2026

The maison brought back the Monarch collection, complete with quirky dial and numerals, and added new models to its Royal and Black Bay marques.

23 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

The Monarch collection returns to the Tudor roster this year, with an unusual dial featuring both Roman and Arabic numerals. Photo: Handout

China exports

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

Singapore

UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.

22 Apr 2026 - 7:21PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

24 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM

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Switzerland

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Cross-border wealth hub crown latest sign Hong Kong is roaring back

3 wounded in blade attack at Swiss railway station

Hong Kong beats Switzerland as world’s largest offshore wealth hub, BCG finds

City tops cross-border wealth on IPO surge and mainland China inflows, as Singapore and US trail in consultancy’s global rankings.

Editorial | Paul Chan’s trip just one step in strengthening relations with Europe

Hong Kong must continue to build on the finance secretary’s visit to highlight the city’s financial strengths and ease concerns over money laundering.

US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says.

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences

Finance chief says opportunities exist to tap city’s capital markets, while acknowledging concerns over trade imbalances.

Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour starts

Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say.

US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected

US implements airport screenings and suspends visa services following a WHO declaration over the deadly Ebola strain.

‘Crises’: WHO kicks off annual assembly amid Ebola, US withdrawal

Aid cuts ‘have disrupted health systems, widened inequalities’ said UN chief Antonio Guterres, with WHO budget down by almost US$1 billion.

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding

All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin unveils 2 new Overseas marvels

The Dual Time Cardinal Points and Self-Winding Ultra-Thin blend Swiss craftsmanship and mechanical refinement to redefine luxury travel timepieces.

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs

Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Stübli’s Alpine delights, Sichuan Verandah’s spicy fare, Blanc de Noirs’ bubbly haven and Lola Maria’s Spanish charm.

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier

Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear.

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet launches a new atelier at Watches and Wonders 2026

At the annual Geneva event, the maison announced the Atelier des Établisseurs to preserve traditional watchmaking skills, and also released 3 distinctive new models.

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

Style Edit: Tudor’s new models at Watches and Wonders 2026

The maison brought back the Monarch collection, complete with quirky dial and numerals, and added new models to its Royal and Black Bay marques.

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

Opinion | Cross-border wealth hub crown latest sign Hong Kong is roaring back

Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier