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Lausanne and Geneva rank among the world’s smartest cities in IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index, highlighting Switzerland’s leadership in urban innovation.

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Lausanne and Geneva in the top 10 of IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index

23 April 2025

From clinical research to international leadership, Incyte’s steady growth in Western Switzerland showcases the region’s strength in biopharmaceutical innovation.

Incyte, a key player in Western Switzerland’s biopharmaceutical innovation landscape

Toblerone strengthens its Swiss roots with CHF 65 million investment in Bern

14 April 2025

The CHUV has officially inaugurated its new Children’s Hospital in Lausanne, consolidating pediatric care and setting a new standard for child-centered healthcare infrastructure in Western Switzerland.

CHUV’s new Children’s Hospital enhances pediatric care in Western Switzerland

8 April 2025

A new privately funded health innovation campus will take shape in Meyrin, combining clinical care, research, and industry in one integrated ecosystem.

Campus Santé, a landmark investment in Geneva’s future of healthcare and research

7 April 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Business environment

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2025)

26 March 2025

China Eastern Airlines will introduce a new direct air link between Geneva and Shanghai starting 16 June 2025, marking a major step forward in connectivity between Switzerland and China. The service is scheduled to operate four times a week, subject to regulatory approval.

China Eastern to launch direct Geneva–Shanghai flights starting June 2025

26 March 2025

Geneva has unveiled its new Innovation Master Plan 2025-2027 (“Plan Directeur de l’Innovation 2025-2027” in French), designed to consolidate the canton’s position as a leading international innovation hub. Backed by CHF 11 million in public investment, the strategy focuses on infrastructure enhancement, targeted financing, and fostering entrepreneurship to bolster Geneva’s economic strength.

Geneva strengthens its innovation ecosystem with a strategic development plan

10 March 2025

Neuchâtel is strengthening its position in the semiconductor industry with a CHF 3 million investment in CSEM’s MEMS manufacturing line.

Neuchâtel launches its own “Chip Act” with CHF 3 million investment in CSEM

4 March 2025

CSEM has unveiled Switzerland’s first-ever dry room, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation batteries.

CSEM inaugurates Switzerland’s first dry room for next-generation batteries

3 March 2025

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