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- 1Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right neutrality plan●Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to reinterpret the country's long-standing neutrality in a stricter, more isolationist way. Final government results showed more than 70% voted against the initiative, with a majority against in all 26 cantons. The plan was championed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, and the decisive result is being read as a firm endorsement of Switzerland's current neutral stance.
- 2Roche lays out plans for autonomous AI-driven laboratories●Roche outlines plans to move towards autonomous AI labs
Roche has outlined plans to move towards autonomous laboratories powered by artificial intelligence, where research experiments could be designed, run and analysed with minimal human involvement. The Swiss pharmaceutical group's roadmap points to AI systems handling much of the drug discovery workflow. Details of timelines and investment were limited in the initial reporting, leaving analysts awaiting specifics.
- 3Art Basel Parent Company Reports Sharp Rise in Profits▼Art Basel’s Parent Company Records A Significant Rise In Profits Since Last Year
MCH Group, the parent company of Art Basel, has reported a significant increase in profits compared with the previous year. The results point to a strong recovery for the Swiss events group, whose flagship art fairs draw galleries and collectors from around the world. Observers in the art market are watching the figures as a signal of the sector's health and of demand for live fairs.
- 4H. Moser & Cie Unveils Radical 'Anti-Smartwatch'●H. Moser & Cie. Just Released A Radical "Anti-Smartwatch"
Swiss luxury watchmaker H. Moser & Cie has released what is being described as a radical 'anti-smartwatch', a timepiece positioned in direct opposition to connected smart devices. Details beyond the announcement remain limited, but the launch is drawing attention for its deliberate rejection of smartwatch features. Watch enthusiasts are weighing in on the brand's provocative stance.