AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSwiss Industry & Skills: A Swiss apprenticeship model is highlighted as a blueprint for AI-era workforce needs, arguing the next bottleneck is tradespeople for power, grid and construction—not just software. Materials & Manufacturing: Empa and Elantas developed a recyclable epoxy composite that can soften or break apart under the right conditions, aiming to make flame-retardant engineering materials easier to separate later. Aerospace Supply Chains: Embraer is accelerating its India localisation push across commercial and defence, including work on aerospace-grade aluminium and forged components. Energy & Risk: A geothermal project in South Korea was shut after an earthquake triggered by deep water injection, underscoring the seismic risk that comes with enhanced geothermal development. Swiss Business/Insurance: Swiss Re points to “physical economy” returning as data centres become strategic infrastructure, and flags cyber insurance growth as AI reshapes risks. Swiss Watch/Media: Swiss cinema’s shift toward English-language productions is debated at Venice, with filmmakers discussing financing and cross-border storytelling. Local Economy: Switzerland’s worst summer potato harvest on record is reported, adding pressure to food supply and pricing.
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