AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRussia Sanctions: Switzerland adopted the EU’s latest measures, adding 254 people and entities to its Russia and Belarus sanctions lists. Jobs: Google has offered voluntary buyouts to selected employees in Switzerland and four other countries as it shifts resources towards AI. Public Media: The government plans to nearly halve funding for Swissinfo, raising questions about the future of Switzerland’s international news service. Crans-Montana: Switzerland will not seek repayment for medical care provided to Italians injured in the fire, a decision welcomed by Italy’s prime minister. Business: Basel-based Lonza agreed to buy five US manufacturing sites from Merck, expanding its contract drug-making capacity. Diplomacy: Switzerland reopened its first diplomatic office in North Korea during a rare visit by its foreign minister. Trade: An upgraded China-Switzerland free-trade agreement aims to eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of imports.
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