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Schaumburg/Zurich - The U.S Department of Labor has named the Zurich North America as an Apprenticeship Ambassador. The designation recognizes the role of the insurance company from Greater Zurich in helping to modernize, diversify and expand apprenticeships across the USA.

Andermatt/Broomfield - Vail Resorts has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG. The two partners Andermatt Swiss Alps and Vail Resort now intend to accelerate the development of a Prime Alpine Destination. A triple-digit million sum is being invested in this project.

Zug - Pando Asset listed its first crypto ETP on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 27 July. It tracks the Vinter Pando crypto basket 6 index. As of 3 August, the ETP closed at 21.66 USD, which equates to growth of 9.78 per cent compared to the issue price.

Zurich - An app from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is bringing the pictures in a textbook to life for budding dental specialists. Game mechanisms enhance the understanding of bone remodeling processes in the jaw and offer more opportunities for interaction.

Lugano - Ten teams will take part in the first Impact Club run by Impact Hub Ticino. From September to January, this new incubation program will support entrepreneurial and social innovation projects with a strong impact on their respective region.

Zurich/Baar - The two construction specialists Sika and PERI are investing in the startup MESH from the Greater Zurich Area. It has developed the world’s first robot-assisted technology for the production of complex reinforced concrete structures without formwork.

Zug - Startup Ink-U-Beta AG is launching its digital sun protection sun-a-wear on the market. The UV sensor measures sun exposure and warns of excessive UV radiation. The small sensor can be worn on the body or clothing and is powered by solar energy.

The first Swiss AI Report shows that many companies in Switzerland are prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) and creating innovative projects in this area. One example of this is the tool that the successful startup Caplena from the Greater Zurich Area has developed to analyze customer testimonials.

Zurich/Shanghai/Shenzhen - The China-Switzerland Stock Connect provides the opportunity for cross-listing shares to partner exchanges. The Swiss part of the investment channel created by the SIX and the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges was launched on July 28th.