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Winterthur showcases itself in Hong Kong as a place of education
Hong Kong – Winterthur organized a session on vocational training as part of the event Zürich Meets Hong Kong. This was made possible by the involvement of Location Promotion Winterthur.
ETH researchers achieve world’s shortest laser pulse
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have succeeded in shortening the pulse duration of an X-ray laser to only 43 attoseconds. Attosecond spectroscopy could contribute to the development of more efficient solar cells.
EMS-GRIVORY wins European Innovation Award
Domat/Ems GR – The Grisons-based polyamide producer EMS-GRIVORY has won the European Plastics Innovation Award. It received the award for its Grilamid products, which are used to make ultra-lightweight ski touring boots.
International Wealth Protection comes to Zurich
Zurich – The US insurance company International Wealth Protection is opening an office in Zurich. It will focus on areas including European clients with a heavy inheritance tax burden.
Successful Crypto Valley in the Greater Zurich Area
Biogen invests $150 million in Neurimmune
Schlieren ZH – Biogen has made a one-time payment of $150 million to Neurimmune, allowing the Schlieren-based biotech company to accelerate development of its antibody pipeline. In return, Biogen will receive a reduction in the royalty rates on potential commercial sales of an Alzheimer’s treatment.
Zug medtech company wins over investors
Baar ZG – CorFlow Therapeutics AG raised 2.6 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The company has developed a technology for diagnosing microvascular obstruction after a heart attack, which in turn improves treatment options.
Bank of Asia turns to Avaloq’s digitalization solution
Zurich – Bank of Asia will build its digital bank using a complete banking solution from the Zurich-based fintech company Avaloq.
Baloise Bank SoBa launches mortgage app
Solothurn – Baloise Bank SoBa in Solothurn is launching a mortgage app, which will allow homeowners to arrange a mortgage directly via their mobile phone. This is the first service of its kind in Switzerland.
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