AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood & Consumer: Lindt CEO Adalbert Lechner has left immediately as weak European demand weighs on sales. Former chief Dieter Weisskopf returns as interim leader while the board seeks a permanent successor. Pharma: Roche has put future investments in Germany on hold, according to a division head, adding to uncertainty over the group’s expansion plans there. Trade: Vietnam and the EFTA states, including Switzerland, have signed a free-trade agreement after 14 years of talks. The deal could open opportunities in precision manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and other sectors; implementation is targeted for 2027. Banking: UBS faces tougher proposed Swiss capital rules as policymakers weigh financial stability against the country’s competitiveness. Transport & Energy: Switzerland has released jet-fuel reserves amid a supply crunch at Zurich Airport, while Lufthansa has told some jets to carry extra fuel at Zurich and Frankfurt. Rail & Engineering: Stadler is testing hydrogen trains for Italy, including a narrow-gauge model billed as the world’s first of its kind.
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