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Mercosur-EFTA announce FTA negotiations successfully completed
The Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA, made up of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) announced on Wednesday that they had successfully completed negotiations over a free trade agreement. The news was announced by...

Shipping containers at the Greenland Terminal in the port at Brevik, Norway.
The European Free Trade Association of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement with South America’s Mercosur countries in a push for more transatlantic commerce. The FTA will “remove or...

Will Robinhood’s tokenized stocks REALLY take over the world? Pros and cons
Ever since Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev bounded onto the stage in Cannes two weeks ago, channeling old-time movie star David Niven in his white suit and cravat, everybody’s been talking about tokenized stocks. Vlad Tenev on Bloomberg live from...

Hammerstein Capital SA Launches Hammerstein Capital Canadian Energy Fund to Offer European Investors Access to Canadian Energy Sector
Hammerstein Capital SA, an investment firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, today announced the launch of the Hammerstein Capital Canadian Energy Fund. Licensed by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA), the new fund provides Swiss and...

NEUTRIK Marks 2-billionth Connector During 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Schaan, Liechtenstein – 26 June 2025. NEUTRIK recently celebrated reaching the milestone of the creation of the 2-billionth connector with a civic reception at Neutrik Group headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein. A guest list of 45 included...

Traton Group selects LTTS as strategic engineering partner
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton Group has chosen L&T Technology Services (LTTS) as its strategic engineering partner. Under this partnership, LTTS’ Mobility segment will support Traton to build a unified product-development platform that...

Azerbaijan and China launch visa-free travel
Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az, is the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az. Starting from...

Switzerland greenlights India-EFTA mega trade pact; sets stage for October rollout
New Delhi, Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...

Swiss ratification clears way for India‑EFTA mega trade pact in October
New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...

Lack of big signings makes you wonder if Rodgers really IS driving the bus at Celtic any longer, writes Gary Keown
The league season is still the best part of three weeks away from starting. There’s no need to panic. But for a while there earlier in the month, Brendan Rodgers gave the impression he was starting to go a little bit Maryan Shved. Remember him?...

Switzerland Ratifies India-EFTA Trade Deal, Rollout Expected In October
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 12 (KNN) Switzerland has officially ratified the India-EFTA trade agreement, paving the way for its rollout in October 2025. This landmark deal, signed in March 2024, is between India and the European Free Trade...

Lucid smashes world record for longest single-charge EV drive
Let me throw two terms at you: inadequate public charging infrastructure and range anxiety. Any guesses what I'm talking about? Yup, the Achilles heel of electric vehicles. Solve these, and you're probably looking at widespread EV adoption. Lucid...

wefox Secures €151M Funding To Drive Asset‑Light Expansion
wefox has successfully secured funding of EUR 151 million. This consisted of a EUR 76 million capital raise primarily from its existing investor base as well as refinancing of an existing credit facility with EUR 75 million from Searchlight...

Why Vienna Works for Events
Anita Paic Vienna had been on my wish list for years, and it absolutely delivered. From its elegant venues and vibrant food scene to the warm, thoughtful service around every corner, the city offers a blend of charm and sophistication that’s hard...
The ultimate 'toe-warmer' cruise you need to do in Europe
If you've been contemplating heading to Europe and sampling a river cruise, may I offer a suggestion? The Danube is the ultimate toe warmer. This river flows through 10 countries that are filled with culture, history, and the yummiest food....

wefox Raises €151 Million Following Business Restructuring
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Insurtech platform wefox has secured a total of €151 million in new funding, comprising a €76 million capital raise, primarily from existing investors, and a €75...

How many asylum seekers claim in the UK – compared with Europe
Small boat crossings are soaring in the UK - but the EU has seen a fall in claims Small boat crossings to the UK have hit record highs this year, and are expected to continue to rise over the summer. The UK and France are working to agree a new...

Actithera Raises $75.5M in Oversubscribed Series A Financing to Redefine Precision Radioligand Therapy
Series A co-led by founding investor M Ventures and new lead investors Hadean Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, and 4BIO Capital with syndicate including Bioqube Ventures, Surveyor Capital and others Led by founder and drug discovery expert Dr....

The world economy is in need of disruptions
While many nations struggle under debt and flawed policies, Argentina’s recent reforms show that practical market solutions can deliver real economic recovery. Javier Milei’s policies could provide a global solution, but stubborn ideologists...

Nordea Reaches Milestone in Switzerland
Dienstag, 08. Juli 2025 08:55 The Asset Manager receives Finma license and strengthens institutional presence. Nordea Asset Management (NAM) has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) as a manager of...