business
Richemont restructures Swiss Montblanc business and cuts jobs
Richemont is transferring 17 Montblanc employees within its group and has made six redundancies at the Swiss watchmaker amid weaker demand.
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trade
One year on, Swiss-India trade deal favours watches over pharma
A year after the EFTA-India trade agreement took effect, Swiss watch exports are benefiting from tariff reductions while pharmaceutical companies continue to seek stronger intellectual-property protections.
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Neuchâtel
Watch collection stolen from private museum in Le Locle
Thieves broke into the Ulysse Nardin museum in Le Locle and removed watches from display cases. Police and prosecutors are investigating, while the museum works to establish the value and inventory of the stolen collection.
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crime
Heist at Le Locle: Thieves Steal Valuables from Swiss Watch Museum
Four hooded individuals executed a swift robbery at the Watch Museum in Le Locle, canton Neuchâtel, early Monday morning. The criminals forced entry, smashed display cases, and escaped with fewer than ten items, mostly watches, in an operation lasting under five minutes. A cross-border search is underway as the thieves are believed to have fled towards France.
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economy
New study reveals Swiss watch exports only declined 1% despite 39% US tariffs, demonstrating industry adaptability in key market.
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watches
Historic watch manufacturer Corum transitions back to Swiss ownership through a management buyout from Chinese owners, signaling a significant shift in the luxury watch industry.
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