AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPharma Competitiveness: Switzerland remains third overall in a global industry index, but has slipped in technology leadership and ranks 24th for early-stage clinical trials. CDMO Expansion: Lonza will buy five US manufacturing sites from Merck, adding about 1,100 employees and expanding its US network from four sites to nine when the deal closes, expected in 2027. Embedded AI: STMicroelectronics launched new tools to help developers build and test AI applications on its STM32 chips, alongside a new microcontroller range with dedicated AI and signal-processing hardware. Textile Machinery: Rieter named Georg Stausberg CEO after its designated chief executive withdrew over pay disagreements; Stausberg will lead the integration of acquired business Barmag. Swiss Tech Jobs: Google has offered voluntary exit packages to some employees in Switzerland and four other countries as it reins in costs while increasing AI investment. China Trade: Swiss business leaders expect the upgraded China-Switzerland free trade agreement to open further opportunities for companies in both markets.
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