AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake: A magnitude-4 tremor in canton Glarus was felt across Switzerland; no damage was reported. Economic Outlook: Switzerland slipped to third in the IMD competitiveness ranking, with economic performance falling to 37th and international investment sharply lower. UBS Rules: Parliament faces a choice between tougher capital requirements and the risk of UBS moving abroad, as a lower-house committee prepares to debate the rules on October 26. Vietnam Ties: President Guy Parmelin concluded a visit that included a new Vietnam-EFTA free-trade deal and agreements to deepen cooperation. Climate Innovation: Empa and Eawag have launched a hub to tackle the regulatory, funding and acceptance barriers that keep climate solutions from scaling. Nature and Transport: Beavers are helping restore wildlife in altered Swiss streams, while Stadler Rail is building what it calls the world’s first narrow-gauge hydrogen train.
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