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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
A video posted to social media shows the Anping-class coastguard patrol vessel Qijin launching a Hsiung Feng III supersonic missile during a military exercise last Friday. Photo: Youtube/mna_roc
Taiwan

Taiwan coastguard’s rare missile firing reveals deepening links with navy

Further integrating the agency with the military would multiply threats to the PLA Navy in a conflict, analysts say.

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China trade

China elevates Li Chenggang to nation’s top international trade role

Bonds

How will Japan’s rate increase affect capital flow in global financial markets?

Interiors

Inside the renaissance of modular furniture design

From Pierre Paulin’s Dune sofa to USM Modular Furniture’s iconic Haller system, modular pieces are becoming sleeker, smarter and more versatile than ever.

Colour and versatility are features of USM Modular Furniture designs, available at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Tudor expands the Ranger collection and brings back the Northflag

Tracing its roots to 1929, the Ranger welcomes a compact 36mm option and a new ‘Dune white’ dial, while the Northflag returns in a 40mm iteration.

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Style Edit: New Cyrus timepieces at Masterpiece by King Fook

Crafted by Jean-François Mojon, the new models include a pale-blue iteration of the Klepcys Dice, the world’s first double independent chronograph.

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Britain

UK lawmakers reject bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

The bill had proposed allowing adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for an assisted death, subject to approval.

A campaigner against a change in the law on assisted dying holds a placard outside The Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament in central London, on Friday. Photo: AFP
A campaigner for a change in the law on assisted dying holds a placard outside The Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament in central London on Friday. Photo: AFP
The Netherlands

Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in Switzerland

Coach carrying 45 passengers overturns in Alpine canton of Graubuenden, police say.

WWII

‘Angel of Death’: Switzerland publishes 200-page dossier on Nazi doctor

The war criminal was infamous for carrying out horrific medical experiments on inmates at Auschwitz.

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Style Edit: Inside Breguet’s tourbillon legacy

From Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 1801 patent to 2025’s Expérimentale 1, the tourbillon remains at the heart of the maison’s ongoing horological innovation.

Breguet’s flagship boutique in Hong Kong features dedicated exhibition zones showcasing limited editions and high jewellery timepieces. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Richard Mille revs up vintage elegance at 3 racing events

The Swiss watchmaker champions classic racing through partnerships with the Richard Mille Cup, Le Mans Classic and Rallye des Princesses.

Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille partners with three sporting events. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s immersive watchmaking masterclass in Macau

The maison brings the craftsmanship of Le Brassus to AP House Macau, giving guests a rare opportunity to assemble its signature Calibre 4302 movement.

Science

Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes

The event was moved to Europe after 35 years in the US, with organisers fearing it has become ‘unsafe’ for their guests to visit the country.

2026 China-Nepal flash floods

Opinion | Nepal-China floods highlight a growing front of the climate change crisis

Rising sea levels, extreme weather and drought all remain concerns, but destabilised ice and snow at high altitudes is increasingly a threat.

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Residents sit beside debris as they salvage belongings following flash floods at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 31. Photo: AFP

‘Lone perpetrator’ Swiss man arrested after deadly shooting at rave

The rare shooting has left an Italian woman dead and five others injured in Aarau.

Armed police patrol near the Schachen horse racing track following the shooting in Aarau, Switzerland. Photo: EPA
Climate change

Editorial | China-Nepal border flash flood must galvanise climate change cooperation

While relief and rescue operations are the first priority, the tragedy should not only spark attention to early warning systems but also to longer-term solutions.

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China-Africa relations

Truce in DR Congo offers US mining foothold while Chinese firms dominate output

Washington could secure access to crucial eastern coltan deposits, though analysts say Beijing’s entrenched infrastructure leaves American investors trailing.

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Fifa

Infantino to face Uefa criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan

Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino arrives at a hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property

As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing

The top source of foreign finance executives moving to Hong Kong is coming from Europe and the US, says relocation firm.

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Financial crime

As Beijing targets cross-border corruption, Hong Kong markets brace for impact

For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions.

China trade

China and Switzerland have a new trade agreement. What does it mean for the EU?

The move, seen by analysts as a signal to the EU, will eventually double duty-free coverage included in 12-year-old free-trade agreement.

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Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Swiss President Guy Parmelin clinched the FTA expansion deal in talks in Bern on Thursday. Photo: Handout
United States

As I see it | The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do

While Washington says it is monitoring certain countries, including Japan, for foreign exchange interventions, it also coordinated with Tokyo to prop up the yen.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters as he walks to the West Wing following an interview at the White House in Washington on August 20. Photo: EPA
Africa

Paul Biya, Cameroon’s undefeated ruler for 44 years, returns after long absence

The world’s oldest serving head of state was on a ‘private stay’ in Europe for over 70 days, raising questions about his ability to govern.

Indonesia

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

He boasted on social media that he had defied restrictions prohibiting residents and visitors from leaving their homes or accommodation.

Germany

German court convicts Ukrainian man over Russian sabotage plot

The plot involved posting test packages containing GPS trackers in March last year to Ukraine.

Three Ukrainian defendants who are accused for plotting to send exploding parcels from Germany to Ukraine on the orders of a Russian intelligence service, wait for the verdict of their trial in the courtroom of the higher regional court in Stuttgart-Stammheim, southern Germany, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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Style Edit: Rolex celebrates 25 years with the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

A highlight of Monterey Car Week in California, the Reunion brought together car enthusiasts, designers, celebrated racers and Rolex Testimonees.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, a highlight of California’s annual Monterey Car Week, sees four days of racing between cars from different eras. Photo: Rolex/Stephan Cooper
Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong firm bets on Chinese open-weight models to rival CoreWeave

‘Neo-cloud’ provider Antimatter is helping businesses shift away from the US’ frontier AI models, promising lower costs and greater data sovereignty.

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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet makes a splash with 9 new Royal Oak Offshore models

‘The Beast’ gets a colourful 2026 refresh, featuring 3 distinct trios that range from high-octane chronographs to serious divers.

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