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Top university ETH Zurich is implementing a new screening policy that will restrict students from countries including China, Russia and Iran. Photo: Shutterstock

Swiss university set to restrict applications from Chinese students

Top academic institute ETH Zurich has revealed a new screening policy which will limit students from countries including China.

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Swiss unicorn makes green investment pitch to Hong Kong investors

Hong Kong surfing ban forces Olympics hopeful to join Swiss national team

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Mainland China’s latest Taiwan military drills condemned by European Parliament

MEPs throw their support behind Taipei in landslide vote on motion accusing Beijing of ‘constant distortion’ of UN resolution.

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A screengrab taken from handout video footage released by mainland China’s People’s Liberation Army showing part of the military drills conducted around Taiwan on October 14. Photo: Eastern Theatre Command

Swiss tourist at Algeria cafe killed in knife attack in front of her children

The attacker’s motive was not known, but Swiss broadcaster said he had shouted ‘Allahu akbar’ and ‘Long live Palestine’ during the attack.

Multi-country digital currency platform is worth the effort: central bankers

‘We must reduce new cross-border payment frictions while removing existing ones,’ says PBOC deputy governor.

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CR Beverage rises in Hong Kong trading debut as IPOs return to city

Trading under the code 2460, CR Beverage closed the day 14.6 per cent higher at HK$16.62 from its IPO price of HK$14.50.

Executives of China Resources Beverage (Holdings) Company at the bottler’s trading debut in Hong Kong on October 23, 2024: Wang Xiangming, chairman of the parent company China Resources Group (left), and Zhang Weitong, chairman of the bottler (right). Photo: Mia Castagnone

Q&A | Why Jaeger-LeCoultre has debuted a scent collection by a self-taught perfumer

Consisting of 3 bold perfumes, the new collection is part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers portfolio, which sees the Swiss watch maison partnering with innovative creatives.

Thousands march for Palestinians ahead of October 7 anniversary

Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in cities in the UK, France, South Africa, Ireland and Switzerland to demand an end to Gaza conflict.

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Hong Kong has to work harder to maintain family office hub status: official

Hong Kong is set to surpass Switzerland as the top cross-border wealth management hub by 2027-28, but must stay competitive, says Joseph Chan.

Hong Kong is home to more than 2,700 single-family offices, with more than half of them founded by individuals whose wealth exceeds US$50 million. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit: Why Omega’s Seamaster Regatta is the ultimate watch for sailors

This is a watch primed for sea travel – from its striking analogue and digital displays, to its range of nautical features and Quick-Change rubber strap.

The Omega 46.75mm Seamaster Regatta is a special release for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup. Photos: Handout

Brother of Indonesia’s Prabowo faces Swiss court order on account seizure

Authorities in Geneva say Hashim Djojohadikusumo and his wife Anie owed US$154 million in unpaid taxes when they lived in Switzerland.

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Chinese national arrested after 3 children hurt in Switzerland stabbing attack

A five-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries and two other boys suffered moderate wounds during the incident at a Zurich daycare.

Ukraine ‘disappointed’ at Swiss support for China-Brazil peace plan

Switzerland took part in a meeting in New York last week, at which a six-point peace plan for Ukraine was proposed.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, centre, during the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Stansstad, Switzerland on June 16. Photo: Reuters

Swiss suicide pod sparks legal and ethical concerns

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Swiss police investigate suspected first use of controversial ‘suicide capsule’

The device has sparked legal debate in Switzerland, where assisted suicide is permitted under certain conditions.

Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country’s biodiversity

Citizens voted against an initiative to expand the protection of nature reserves, fearing economic development would suffer.

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Explainer | How 5 international brands are growing in China despite spending downturn

Arc’teryx, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Sam’s Club and Yum China are all growing their China sales, but for different reasons.

A woman walks past a store of sporting goods retailer Adidas at a shopping mall in Beijing on March 25, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong property: sentiment set to revive as rate cuts, values attract buyers

The first rate cut should lure more homebuyers back to showrooms, and prices are appealing after a 25 per cent slump from peak, analysts say.

Syngenta targets expansion in China to help boost food security, sustainability

Company aims to expand service centre network to 1,000 by 2028 from around 600 currently in an effort to educate more farmers.

Swiss Alps by train, Italy’s Lake Como on bucket-list Nat Geo tour

Seeing Swiss mountains and resorts by train, boating around Italy’s Lake Como – a National Geographic guided tour offers exclusive experiences to go with the bucket-list views.

A train on a tourist railway taking passengers between Zermatt, Switzerland, and a viewpoint from which to admire with the Matterhorn (in the background). It’s an option for guests on National Geographic Expeditions’ Swiss Trains and the Italian Lake District tour. Photo: Shutterstock

Exclusive | Henderson’s trophy tower to host galas, mega events in Hong Kong

The Henderson, a 36-storey office building in Central, will host some of the biggest events this year at its 6,800-sq ft rooftop ballroom.

The Henderson’s ballroom banquet is set to host gala dinners of Hong Kong’s top events. Photo: Handout

Which presidential nominee is better for China’s stocks: Trump or Harris?

No matter who wins, geopolitical tensions will continue to haunt Chinese stocks for another four years, according to Daiwa Securities Group.

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European luxury shares suffer rout as Chinese forgo high-priced goods

China’s rich, who once flocked to upscale boutiques in Paris, Milan and Hong Kong, may not return amid the economy’s downward spiral.

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Tudor’s latest watches inspired by Alinghi’s America’s Cup yacht

Tudor has ample sporting heritage – from David Beckham to New Zealand rugby’s All Blacks – and the Pelagos FXD and Pelagos FXD Chrono models were developed from watches trialled aboard the team’s yacht off Barcelona.

Tudor’s new Pelagos models come with racing pedigree, being developed following trials of the brand’s famously rugged dive watches on the wrists of the Alinghi team at The America’s Cup. Photos: Handout

Meet Frédéric Thiébaud, Shania Twain’s supportive husband

The pair had been friends since the 90s, but in 2008 the Nestlé exec told Twain their spouses were having an affair ... after supporting each other through their divorces, the couple married in 2011

Shania Twain and her husband, Frédéric Thiébaud. Photos: @shaniatwain, @fred_thiebaud/Instagram

China’s 2 biggest shipyards to merge to create world’s leading shipbuilder

China’s two biggest shipyards are set to combine to create a group with US$17 billion of annual sales in a stock-based merger proposal.

Swiss court jails 1MDB fraudsters over US$1.8 billion theft from Malaysian fund

The court emphasised the severity of the crimes, citing the high amounts of money involved and the defendants’ selfish motives.

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