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Swiss Space Industry Soars: Inside Switzerland’s Satellite & NewSpace Revolution

Swiss Space Industry Soars: Inside Switzerland’s Satellite & NewSpace Revolution

Introduction Switzerland may be known for its precision watches and banks, but it’s also quietly becoming a powerhouse in the space and satellite industry. With a dynamic ecosystem that blends academic excellence, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and strong public support, the Alpine nation is making its mark beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Renato Krpoun, head of the Swiss Space Office, attributes this success to Switzerland’s unique environment: “Switzerland’s stable political environment, neutrality and high standard of living are fundamental pillars for the success of the Swiss space ecosystem.” globalairspaceradar.com. In recent years, the Swiss space sector has seen record investments, pioneering start-ups, and major
18 September 2025
Switzerland’s Digital Backbone: A 2025 Guide to Internet and Satellite Connectivity

Switzerland’s Digital Backbone: A 2025 Guide to Internet and Satellite Connectivity

As of early 2024, about 8.74 million people in Switzerland were internet users, roughly 99% of the population. More than 96% of people aged 15–88 use the internet, and 51% of those aged 75+ report online daily. By the end of 2022, fixed broadband subscriptions reached 48.2 per 100 inhabitants, the highest rate in the OECD. The fixed broadband market is led by Swisscom with around 48% share in Q4 2022, followed by Sunrise about 28%, Salt around 4%, and Quickline plus regional networks about 13%. Fiber deployment covers about 46% of Swiss homes by 2023, with Swisscom targeting 57%
Lakshmi Mittal Quits UK for Switzerland and Dubai: Naïa Island, Labour’s Tax Shock and the New Billionaire Flight

Lakshmi Mittal Quits UK for Switzerland and Dubai: Naïa Island, Labour’s Tax Shock and the New Billionaire Flight

London/Dubai – 24 November 2025 — Lakshmi N Mittal, the Indian‑origin “King of Steel” and for years one of Britain’s richest residents, has now formally joined the growing billionaire exodus from the UK. After nearly three decades in London, Mittal has shifted his tax residence to Switzerland and is expected to spend much of his time in Dubai, where he already owns a mansion and has bought plots on the ultra‑exclusive Naïa Island, according to multiple media reports citing advisers and sources close to the family. The Times His move, widely reported today across UK, Indian and Gulf outlets, comes
24 November 2025
Swiss Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Restrictions, and Requirements

Swiss Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Restrictions, and Requirements

On January 1, 2023, Switzerland officially adopted EU drone regulations (EASA), introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories and a 120 m altitude cap. The minimum age to pilot a drone solo is 12, with pilots aged 12–15 requiring supervision by a 16+ year-old. Operator registration with FOCA is mandatory for drones with a camera or weighing 250 g or more, and a single registration covers all drones. Visual line of sight (VLOS) is required at all times, and FPV flights are allowed only if a co-located observer maintains unaided visual contact. The maximum altitude is 120 m above ground level, with FOCA authorization
23 Juni 2025
Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone use in Switzerland; both follow the same rules, including registration, pilot testing, insurance, altitude limits, and no-fly zones. Drones with cameras or weighing 250 g or more must be registered in FOCA’s UAS operator database, yielding an operator ID such as CHEXXXXXXXX that must be visibly affixed to the drone. Drones 250 g or more require an online A1/A3 basic
20 August 2025
Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SIX Swiss Exchange SMI Outlook After SNB Hold, UBS Rally and US Tariff Relief (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SIX Swiss Exchange SMI Outlook After SNB Hold, UBS Rally and US Tariff Relief (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Swiss Market Index closed at 12,887.48 on Friday, down 0.14% for the day and 0.4% for the week, extending a short losing streak. The Swiss National Bank held its policy rate at 0% and signaled continued FX intervention if needed. The U.S. cut tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%, retroactive to November 14, easing pressure on exporters. The franc strengthened modestly against the euro.
14 Dezember 2025
Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SNB at 0%, UBS Capital-Rules Compromise, Tariff Relief, and the Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SNB at 0%, UBS Capital-Rules Compromise, Tariff Relief, and the Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Swiss equities extended losses last week, with the Swiss Market Index slipping to the high-12,800s amid late selling and profit-taking. The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate at 0% and signaled readiness to intervene in currency markets. UBS shares hit their highest since 2008 after lawmakers floated a capital-reform compromise. U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods will drop to 15% from 39%, Swiss officials said.
13 Dezember 2025
UBS Group AG Stock Jumps to a 17-Year High on Swiss Capital-Rule Compromise: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (12 Dec 2025)

UBS Group AG Stock Jumps to a 17-Year High on Swiss Capital-Rule Compromise: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (12 Dec 2025)

UBS shares climbed over 4.5% to CHF 35.17 on December 12, 2025, reaching their highest level since 2008. The surge followed news that Swiss lawmakers proposed a compromise on stricter post–Credit Suisse capital rules, potentially allowing UBS to use more AT1 instruments and easing equity requirements. UBS called the proposal “more constructive” than previous plans.
12 Dezember 2025
Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

The Swiss Market Index closed at 13,171.85 on Friday, up 0.27%, remaining near its yearly highs as the market enters the final holiday-shortened week. SIX Swiss Exchange reported record equity trading turnover in 2025, surpassing CHF 1 trillion year-to-date, with ETFs up 54.4%. Trading hours for structured products were extended on 1 December to 21:45 CET.
21 Dezember 2025
Swiss Stock Market Today, December 10, 2025: SMI Slips Below 12,900 Ahead of Pivotal Fed Rate Decision

Swiss Stock Market Today, December 10, 2025: SMI Slips Below 12,900 Ahead of Pivotal Fed Rate Decision

The Swiss stock market spent Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in risk‑off mode. The Swiss Market Index (SMI) opened lower and extended its decline through the session as investors positioned cautiously before tonight’s crucial US Federal Reserve decision and tomorrow’s Swiss National Bank (SNB) policy update. Intraday data showed the SMI starting the day around 12,880 points (about ‑0.4%) and drifting further into the red, leaving the benchmark roughly 0.7–0.8% lower and just above 12,800 by late trade.finanzen.ch+2MarketScreener Deutschland+2 That keeps the index only a few percentage points below its all‑time high around 13,200 points reached earlier this year.TradingView+1 Swiss stock
10 Dezember 2025
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin shares closed at $480.25 on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, capping a nine-session winning streak despite a broader market decline. The stock rose 6.2% over the week. Switzerland announced it will cut its planned F-35 jet purchase to stay within budget, raising questions about future order volumes. Trading volume reached about 1.38 million shares.
Top 100 Global Biotechnology Companies Revolutionizing Science and Health

Top 100 Global Biotechnology Companies Revolutionizing Science and Health

Pfizer Inc., in collaboration with BioNTech, co-developed the first FDA-approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Roche Holding AG is the world’s largest biotech company and a leader in oncology treatments (Herceptin) and diagnostics. Moderna, Inc. pioneered mRNA vaccine technology and its COVID-19 vaccine was among the first mRNA medicines approved, while expanding mRNA therapeutics for cancer and rare diseases. Illumina, Inc. is a market leader in DNA sequencing with platforms such as NovaSeq that enabled the concept of a $1,000 genome. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is a leading CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing company developing exa-cel for sickle cell disease and other therapies. Ginkgo
Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Amazon Robotics (formerly Kiva Systems) operates over 500,000 mobile robots in its fulfillment centers to power rapid order fulfillment. DJI remains the world’s largest drone manufacturer, commanding over 70% of the global market with flagship Phantom and Mavic series. SoftBank Robotics‘ Pepper humanoid, launched in 2014, was the world’s first full-scale consumer-facing humanoid robot and became an iconic retail assistant. Intuitive Surgical dominates robotic surgery with the da Vinci system, boasting more than 7,500 installed robots worldwide and over 10 million surgeries performed. Zipline operates autonomous fixed-wing medical delivery drones with more than 500,000 deliveries and flight ranges up to
Swiss Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: SMI Slips as Roche Soars, ABB, Zurich and ams-Osram Drag the Index

Swiss Stock Market Today, 21 November 2025: SMI Holds Near Flat as Tech Slides and Defensives Lift Zurich

The Swiss stock market opened under pressure on Friday but quickly stabilised, with the Swiss Market Index (SMI) hovering just above the previous day’s close as investors rotated out of high‑flying tech names and into defensive blue chips. By mid‑morning in Zurich, the SMI was trading around 12,553 points, roughly 0.1% higher than Thursday’s close of 12,543, according to intraday data from cash.ch and MarketScreener. cash.ch+2MarketScreener UK+2 That modest gain came after futures had pointed to a drop of nearly three‑quarters of a percent earlier in the morning. finanzen.ch Global risk aversion, Fed uncertainty and a violent reversal in US
WeRide (WRD) Stock on 8 December 2025: Dual‑Listed Robotaxi Pioneer Balances Explosive Growth and High Valuation

WeRide (WRD) Stock on 8 December 2025: Dual‑Listed Robotaxi Pioneer Balances Explosive Growth and High Valuation

WeRide Inc., the Guangzhou‑based autonomous driving company behind robotaxis, robobuses and robosweepers, has turned into one of the most closely watched pure‑play bets on self‑driving mobility. As of 8 December 2025, its shares trade on both Nasdaq (ticker: WRD) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 0800.HK), after a high‑profile dual listing that capped a year of rapid commercial expansion and equally dramatic stock volatility. GlobeNewswire+1 Below is a detailed look at where the stock stands today, the latest news and catalysts, and how analysts and valuation models are framing WeRide’s next chapter. Where WeRide stock stands on 8
Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

Switzerland’s SMI closed up 0.2% at 13,267.48 on Dec. 30, with Zurich markets shut for the New Year holiday. UBS and Richemont led gains, while Novartis and Alcon slipped. The Swiss franc drew attention after the SNB reported a sharp drop in foreign-currency purchases, down to 75 million francs in Q3 from 5.06 billion in Q2. The next Zurich trading session is set for Jan. 3.
1 Januar 2026
Quantum Technologies Unleashed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Computing, Communication, Sensing & More

Quantum Technologies Unleashed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Computing, Communication, Sensing & More

The four pillars of quantum technology are quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing (metrology), and quantum simulation. In 2016, China’s Micius satellite demonstrated satellite-based quantum key distribution by distributing entangled photons between ground stations over 1,200 km. IBM aims to build a 4,000+ qubit machine by 2025 and demonstrated a 433-qubit processor in 2022. D-Wave’s latest quantum annealers exceed 5,000 qubits. QuEra unveiled a 256-atom neutral-atom array called Aquila for quantum simulation. China’s quantum milestones include the 66-qubit Zuchongzhi superconducting processor achieving a sampling advantage in 2020–2021 and the Jiuzhang photonic computer performing Gaussian boson sampling with 113 photons. The
18 Juni 2025
AI Specialist Salaries in 2024–2025: A Comprehensive Report

AI Specialist Salaries in 2024–2025: A Comprehensive Report

In the United States, data scientists average about $156,790 in total pay annually, with New York around $160,000 and San Francisco topping $178,000. Switzerland leads Europe with data scientists averaging about $143,360 per year. OpenAI compensation data shows a median total of about $875,000, with entry-level around $238,000 and senior levels around $1.34 million, and top researchers sometimes earning over $10 million. Google DeepMind has offered top researchers up to $20 million per year, with London-based researchers previously earning around £295,000 including bonuses. Meta has reportedly offered top researchers multi-year packages up to $100 million, and by 2025 some top
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

Kein IRS-Stimulus-Scheck über 2.000 Dollar kommt im Februar 2026 – aber Trumps Gerede über Zoll-Schecks hält die Gerüchte am Leben

7 Februar 2026
Für Februar 2026 sind keine neuen bundesweiten Stimulus-Schecks geplant, der IRS hat keine Ankündigung gemacht und der Kongress keine Zahlungen genehmigt. Trump prüft laut NBC $2.000 Tarif-Rabatt-Schecks, hat sich aber nicht festgelegt. Der IRS warnt vor Betrugsversuchen per SMS oder E-Mail. Social-Media-Gerüchte über neue Schecks halten an.
Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Salesforce-Aktie versucht sich nach dem KI-„Software-Mageddon“ zu stabilisieren – Quartalszahlen am 25. Februar sind der nächste Test

7 Februar 2026
Salesforce-Aktien stiegen am Freitagvormittag um 0,1 % auf 190,07 $, nachdem sie diese Woche um 9 % gefallen waren. Der S&P 500 Software-Index verlor am Donnerstag 4,6 %. Investoren sorgen sich, dass neue KI-Tools wie Anthropic Claude Opus 4.6 traditionelle Softwareanbieter unter Druck setzen. Salesforce veröffentlicht Quartalszahlen am 25. Februar nach Börsenschluss.
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