AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade: Switzerland and its EFTA partners signed a free-trade agreement with Vietnam, opening the way to lower tariffs and wider market access. The two sides’ trade already averages about $2 billion a year; the pact also covers services, investment and industrial supply chains. Construction Innovation: ETH Zurich researchers used bacteria, sand and 3D printing to make solid building elements that harden at room temperature, avoiding the extreme heat used in cement production. They also demonstrated robotic construction. Rail Technology: Swiss manufacturer Stadler is building what it describes as the world’s first narrow-gauge hydrogen train, a potential step toward lower-emission rail services. Business Services: Swiss testing and inspection group Cotecna acquired Hyderabad-based Energon Labs, expanding its global pharmaceutical services. Aviation Research: A Swiss solar-powered aircraft reached a reported record altitude of 9,640 metres.
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