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Switzerland and Britain agree to extend free trade deal

Switzerland and the United Kingdom agree on a trade deal

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an expanded free trade agreement.

A bulk carrier docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

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How the Hormuz crisis is reshaping global trade

This content was published on Jul 10, 2026 Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.

Gas storage facilities are likely to head into winter with low utilisation rates

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European gas reserves low but not yet critical

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 European gas storage facilities significantly less full than usual for time of year.

Swiss SMEs have many concerns – yet they remain confident

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Most Swiss small firms confident of survival

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Majority of Swiss SMEs are optimistic about the future, according to a survey.

Nestlé is investing half a billion in Nescafé in Thailand

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Nestlé investing half a billion in Thai Nescafé plant

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Nestlé building CHF563 million facility for Nescafé brand in Thailand.

Counter-proposal on corporate responsibility receives little support

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Little support for Swiss government ideas on ethical business

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Counter-proposal to Responsible Business initiative receives little business or political support.

Switzerland and Mexico want to modernise their free trade agreement

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Switzerland and Mexico to update free trade agreement

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Free trade agreement between EFTA and Mexico is to be updated.

Zurich is allowed to buy the British insurer Beazley

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EC clears Zurich insurer to buy British specialist Beazley

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 Zurich Insurance Group receives EC green light to acquire British specialist insurer Beazley.

Georg Fischer sells its turbine and aerospace foundry to CPP

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Swiss manufacturer Georg Fischer sells turbine and aerospace foundry

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 Georg Fischer sells precision casting business for aerospace sector and its industrial gas turbine business.

Switzerland is to purchase military equipment from Austria

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Switzerland forms military purchasing pact with Austria

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 Switzerland to step up cooperation with Austria to buy military equipment.

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