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Swiss poll backs global AI rules ahead of Geneva summit
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A new national survey finds strong support in Switzerland for the country to lead international action on AI risks and use the 2027 Geneva AI Summit to push for binding safeguards.
SOMAÍ launches Soma OG medical cannabis flower in Switzerland
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SOMAÍ has introduced its Soma OG medical cannabis flower brand in Switzerland through distribution partner Dascoli Pharma AG. The launch adds three indoor-grown cultivars to the Swiss market and extends the company’s regulated medical cannabis…
Worldbox Business Intelligence earns SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance
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Worldbox Business Intelligence said it has completed SOC 2 Type I and Type II examinations, a move the Zurich-based company says strengthens trust in its data security and operational controls.
AI and spreadsheet templates help startups build investor-grade financial plans
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eFinancialModels says startups can now use AI tools and professionally built templates to create finance-ready plans with revenue, cost, cash flow and funding detail once reserved for larger teams.
Quantum Academy launches with 68 courses and 11 certifications
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Quantum Academy opened Oct. 2 with training for post-quantum cryptography and quantum technologies, offering 68 courses and 11 professional certifications.
Swiss workshop turns Oakley Meta Vanguard’s missing prescription option into bestseller
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Banana Sport Optics says its prescription insert for the Oakley Meta Vanguard has become its top-selling product in its first year, filling a gap left by Oakley and Meta. The insert is now sold in four nose pad sizes, fitted from a digital face…
Swiss Security Solutions expands SME cyber defense as AI deepfakes rise
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Swiss Security Solutions is expanding its executive cyber defense and corporate investigation services in Zurich as AI-driven impersonation, fraud and deepfake attacks intensify.
Startup States Society adds legal and economics advisers
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The Geneva-based Startup States Society has appointed Mark Beer OBE and Professor Chris Berg as advisers as it expands research on how new countries could be created peacefully and lawfully.
Stanton Optical opens new New Bern store with same-day eye care
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Stanton Optical has opened a new location at 2067 S Glenburnie Rd in New Bern, adding its 23rd store in North Carolina.
Dive In Festival opens 12th year with focus on AI and workplace culture
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Thousands of insurance professionals are gathering for the 12th Dive In Festival, a three-day global program focused on culture, talent and inclusion in an industry being reshaped by AI. Organizers say the event’s legacy includes policy changes,…
Swiss Security Solutions adds compliance policies to tighten governance
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Swiss Security Solutions LLC says it is updating its internal governance and compliance framework with new policies covering lobbying, sanctions risk and whistleblowing.
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…
CloudOffix teams with B’IMPRESS to expand in DACH
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CloudOffix has partnered with Germany-based B’IMPRESS to grow across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, aiming to help enterprises connect front-office operations with existing SAP environments.
Latinos drive California's economic edge in new GDP report
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California Latinos are now growing their economic contribution 2.7 times faster than non-Latinos, according to a new 2026 report from California Lutheran University and UCLA. The findings show Latinos are increasingly central to the state’s…
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.
Influence Society to host hospitality AI event in Geneva region
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Influence Society and INÜI Collection will bring Swiss hoteliers together on Sept. 28, 2026, at Château de Bonmont near Geneva for a limited-capacity SOCIETIES session on AI, data and hotel sales strategy.
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.
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…
Swiss insurers face broad resistance to higher minimum deductible
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A bonus.ch survey of more than 5,500 insured people finds that 59% reject the federal government’s plan to raise Switzerland’s minimum deductible from CHF 300 to CHF 400. The poll also shows 27% would consider switching insurers for 2027,…
Xceptor adds sovereign SaaS regions in Switzerland and Japan
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Xceptor has launched sovereign-grade SaaS in Switzerland and Japan, expanding its regional hosting for capital markets clients that need local data residency and regulatory alignment.
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