Swiss Industry & Trade: EFTA and Vietnam have wrapped up a long-running free trade agreement, ending more than a decade of talks and aiming to cut barriers across services, investment, IP, procurement and sustainable development. Shipping & Ports: Kerala’s CPI(M) is pushing the state to keep Vizhinjam port under public ownership after documents suggest Adani may transfer a 49% stake to Switzerland-based MSC, raising competition concerns. Finance & Wealth Tech: Objectway is buying FNZ’s Swiss private banking technology business, bringing 160+ employees and tech used by 40+ private banks, to expand core-to-digital capabilities. Energy Transition: A Swiss scientist at Empa is developing synthetic “drop-in” fuel for existing engines and infrastructure, targeting decarbonisation without full fleet replacement. Climate & Industry Risk: Switzerland’s environment minister says the current heatwave is a climate-change signal, calling for more urban green space and adaptation. Sustainability Materials: Periplast’s zro% brand is rolling out periamyl®, a corn-starch-based, home-compostable and marine-degradable alternative to conventional plastics for tableware. Food & Agri-Food: China’s tartary buckwheat is moving from mountain survival crop into global health-food supply chains as demand for gluten-free and low-GI diets grows. Climate Outlook: The UN’s weather agency warns El Niño is set to strengthen quickly between July and September, increasing odds of extreme weather.