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ABB: China has blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion purchase of ABB Robotics, while ABB plans a second expansion at its Selmer, Tennessee, site, adding 227 jobs and a new plant. Food and Consumer Goods: Nestlé is targeting renewed growth in China through nutrition, pet care and healthy-aging products; its China sales grew 4.2% organically in the third quarter. Pharma Manufacturing: Lonza’s planned purchase of five US manufacturing sites from Merck will more than double its US footprint, strengthening its contract-manufacturing business. Swiss Tech: Air-quality company IQAir calls China a stabilizing anchor and is using the market to develop products for wider global use. Industry Outlook: A Swiss pharma index flags lagging technology adoption and clinical trials, while companies across the country expect only modest pay rises in 2027.

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Nov. 5, 2026

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Delhi world’s most polluted major city on eve of Diwali, Swiss group says

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Swiss Labor Exploitation Drama ‘Enjoy Your Stay’ Lands in Indonesia, Directors Hope It Speaks for Migrant Workers

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South Africa's agricultural support averages 3,1% of farm income

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Industry experts discuss China blocking SoftBank acquisition of ABB Robotics

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