AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFree Trade Update: Switzerland and China say they’ve wrapped talks to upgrade their 2014 free trade deal, with 99.8% of Swiss exports expected to enter China duty-free (up from just over half), plus better access for Swiss investors and stronger environmental and labour rules; the agreement is aimed to be signed before year-end. Bern Spotlight: Swiss officials also met Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Bern to confirm negotiations are concluded. Drought Watch: Lake Zurich has hit a record low amid a marked Swiss drought, with officials warning low water levels are affecting lakes, ferries and water activities. Healthcare Protection: In Geneva, MSF unveiled a mural outside the university hospitals highlighting how protections for aid and health workers in war zones often fail in practice. Sports (Swiss ties): Swiss 800m star Audrey Werro shifts from her European title to chasing the long-standing world record in Lausanne.
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