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Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an...
From Alps to Ahmedabad: Union Minister invites Swiss firms to co-engineer new phase with dedicated enclave proposal
Organiser Weekly
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India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, made a strong speech to Swiss entrepreneurs and researchers at the Swissmem Industry Day in Switzerland. It was not an insincere ceremonial address. It was an appeal to Swiss...
As If! L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Just Unveiled a ‘Clueless’ Suite
Robb Report
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July 10, 2025
Children of the ‘90s, rejoice: L’Ermitage Beverly Hills has unveiled a Clueless-themed suite in honor of the film’s upcoming 30th anniversary. The historic all-suite hotel teamed up with Paramount Pictures, Clueless costume designer Mona May, and...
Shipping containers at the Greenland Terminal in the port at Brevik, Norway.
Buenos Aires Times
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July 2, 2025
The European Free Trade Association of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement with South America’s Mercosur countries in a push for more transatlantic commerce. The FTA will “remove or...
Friendshoring Chemical Production to India - A Shift Toward Localized Manufacturing to Reduce Geopolitical Risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector
Indian Chemical News
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The global chemical industry has long been characterized by its reliance on extensive supply chains that span continents, with concentrated production in certain regions having lower labor costs, such as China and Southeast Asia. However, the...
Traton Group selects LTTS as strategic engineering partner
TechCircle
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July 2, 2025
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton Group has chosen L&T Technology Services (LTTS) as its strategic engineering partner. Under this partnership, LTTS’ Mobility segment will support Traton to build a unified product-development platform that...
Hammerstein Capital SA Launches Hammerstein Capital Canadian Energy Fund to Offer European Investors Access to Canadian Energy Sector
Great Reporter
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July 1, 2025
Hammerstein Capital SA, an investment firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, today announced the launch of the Hammerstein Capital Canadian Energy Fund. Licensed by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA), the new fund provides Swiss and...
Google Criticises EU Tech Regulation, Citing Innovation Slowdown and Higher Consumer Costs
EUToday
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July 1, 2025
16Google has launched a strong critique of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), warning that the landmark legislation is stifling innovation, disrupting digital services, and increasing costs for European consumers and businesses. The...
Transatel Launches Ubigi 5G Connectivity for MINI Vehicles
The Fast Mode
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July 9, 2025
Transatel announces the launch of its Ubigi cellular data connectivity service for MINI connected vehicles in 27 countries across Europe. MINI customers in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,...
How Defense Stocks Became Investable for the ETF Industry
finews.com
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June 26, 2025
In the past, defense stocks were typically considered uninvestable. Today, there are large-scale defense ETFs. Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe, explains how this change in thinking came about. He is also convinced that screening with...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
These Countries Have No Minimum Wage: How Do They Avoid Worker-Employer Conflicts?
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Several countries apply minimum wage standards to protect workers. With these standards, the countries hope that no worker is paid below the minimum wage. In Indonesia, for example, this system is known as Regional Minimum Wage...
FTAs with Aus, UAE, UK to provide greater mkt access to Indian agri sector: Piyush Goyal
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
Free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed markets such as Australia, UAE and UK will provide greater market access for the domestic agri sector, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said that despite the global...
Malaysia signs economic partnership deal with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
The Malaysian Star
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June 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and...
wefox garners €151m in funding
Life Insurance International
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July 9, 2025
wefox, a digital insurance company in Germany, has raised €151m ($177m) to support its new strategic focus on its managing general agent business and smart insurance distribution. The funding comprises a €76m capital raise, primarily from existing...
Business : Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland,...
wefox Secures €151M Funding To Drive Asset‑Light Expansion
Financial IT
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wefox has successfully secured funding of EUR 151 million. This consisted of a EUR 76 million capital raise primarily from its existing investor base as well as refinancing of an existing credit facility with EUR 75 million from Searchlight...
No Relief for Vaduz Gold Trader: OFAC Defends Sanctions Before Appeals Court
finews.com
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June 16, 2025
The U.S. Treasury is showing no signs of relenting in its sanctions case against Rheingold Edelmetall. Under President Donald Trump’s new administration, the government is asking a federal appeals court to dismiss the Liechtenstein gold trader’s...
Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services
Computer Weekly
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July 9, 2025
In-vehicle connectivity is becoming a standard for even the most classic of automotive marques, and few come more classic than the Mini, whose drivers can now activate the personal embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) of their car with...
India, Sweden explore deeper ties in clean energy, tech
Asian Lite International
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June 12, 2025
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and State Secretary for Foreign Trade Hakan Jevrell to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation...