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Dr Stefan Krummenacher, CEO

Belcolor shows distinct flair with swissfloors line

When it comes to branding, the Swiss have established a name that equates with quality and luxury. Living up to this esteemed reputation, Belcolor Flooring brings its expertise in unconventional flooring that adds a distinctly Alpine touch to any room.

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Calm amid chaos for creative Swiss

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Outdoor wellness in alpine setting

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Nurturing a new breed of specialist craftsmen

Switzerland is famous for the precision and craftsmanship that goes into top-quality timepieces. Less known is the fact that many of those skills and techniques are also being passed on to students in Hong Kong. 

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Students gain insights into the intricacies of watchmaking at Hong Kong Institute of Swiss Watchmaking.
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When you think of Switzerland, mountains, chocolate and watches come to mind. Of course, we are proud of all these high-quality attractions. Yet, many readers might be surprised to see this small, landlocked country is also a significant innovator and producer of renowned branded products, such as in the watch industry, food products, herb-scented sweets, or highly specialised pharmaceutical products.

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Excellence Holding complements fine watchmaking tradition with premium boutiques

Horologists have more opportunities to get their wrists wrapped in some of the world's most exquisite collection of timepieces. Connecting generations of watch aficionados in Asia and worldwide, Excellence Holding offers Swiss heritage watches made with a century and a half of watchmaking passion. It also showcases an unparalleled selection of rare pieces and world-famous brands through its premium boutiques located in the world's top tourist destinations. 

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Private equity funds hold promise for institutional investors in Asia

Private equity (PE) funds hold much promise for Asia's institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, whose appetite for overseas investing is often quelled by the adverse effects of market volatility. Swiss investment firm Private Equity Holding (PEH) is eyeing stronger partnerships with Asia's fund managers to translate this promise into consistent returns for the region's increasingly savvy investors. 

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Sleek elegance underlies power dressing at Akris

Asia's sophisticated woman seeks that perfect little black dress which stylishly transitions from a day at work to a night out for cocktails. For more than 90 years, luxury fashion house Akris has created a sleek and tangibly refined aesthetic patronised by eminent clients such as Princess Charlene of Monaco - securing its reputation as the quintessential designer brand for today's women of power and authority. 

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Solvias redefines Asian engagement with focus on analytical services

With Asia evolving as a research and development hub of the global pharmaceutical industry, Solvias is advancing analytical services to help companies in the region gain better access to the highly regulated Western markets. 

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IBSA's breakthrough medical solutions enhance patient care

Swiss ingenuity, coupled with a strong commitment to the well-being of people, makes IBSA Institut Biochimique a strong partner for Asian pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies looking for a global platform. A privately owned pharmaceutical company with a product range that covers seven therapeutic areas in more than 70 countries, IBSA discerns the needs of patients within each market to create top-notch and industrially viable medical solutions. 

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Salvatore Cincotti, business development manager
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Andy Mannhart outfits Asian hotels with world-class kitchenware

Celebrating 30 years of providing top-notch kitchen preparation and presentation equipment to the world's highly rated hotels and restaurants, Swiss hospitality contractor Andy Mannhart is primed to take on Asia's booming hospitality industry. The company is a global one-stop shop for clients as diverse as five-star hotel chains and local boutique hotels, cruise lines, airline lounges and private hospitals. From Kyrgyzstan to Equatorial Guinea, more than 2,000 hotels and restaurants in over 80 countries rely on Andy Mannhart's know-how and equipment.

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Daniel Sutter, CEO and president
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Client centricity underpins Banque Profil de Gestion's market strength in finance

Acclaimed to be the world's centre of wealth management expertise, Switzerland is home to financial institutions of all sizes offering unparalleled advising quality. Banque Profil de Gestion, a boutique private bank based in Geneva, has made a solid imprint in this highly competitive marketplace with its service-oriented culture and key competency in capital markets.

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Utz delivers packaging systems to Asia-based clients

With its global clients in the automotive, electronics, food, logistics, post and retail industries looking towards the robust economies of Asia, Georg Utz Holding has grown from a European player into a global and flexible partner of choice for multinational corporations. The Swiss provider of internationally certified sustainable packaging solutions has made sound investments to support its customers' Asian operations, beginning in China.

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Hemro Group cultivates consistency and excellence in Asia's coffee culture

Nothing perks up a morning better than the aroma of freshly ground beans - a prelude to a good cup of coffee. For global coffee grinding solutions specialist Hemro Group, a great brew starts with the grinding. 

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Philipp Baumberger, CEO
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Chocolat Alprose sweetens partnerships with Swiss heritage

Connoisseurs recognise excellent Swiss quality chocolate from the moment they break a piece of chocolate bar. Smooth and crisp, good chocolate emits a full and rounded aroma, and once it meets the tongue, it immediately melts like butter. For almost 60 years, discerning chocolate gourmets and producers in Europe, Asia and the US have sought Chocolat Alprose for its fine and delicate chocolate creations.

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Fons Walder Jnr, director
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AMAC delivers bespoke private aviation for world's VVIPs

For VIPs and VVIPs who put a premium on exclusivity and luxury when jetting to their next business pursuit, there has been no better time to fly - whether on their customised aircraft or a chartered flight. Private aviation has become safer and more convenient than ever, and it has paved the way for the ultimate home, office and infotainment hub in the sky.

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MEDELA fosters healthier society through research-based products

With five times more components than formula milk, breast milk perfectly meets the nutritional requirements of babies. It contains stem cells and immune factors that reduce infections and help prevent obesity later in life. 

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Meylan Freres optimises production of micromechanical parts

Located in the cradle of Switzerland's micromechanical technology in the Vallee de Joux, MEYLAN Freres produces the tiny parts used in fine Swiss watches. Founded by the father and uncle of the company's managing director, Christian Meylan, the company pioneered the use of electro-erosion, or cutting metal sheets with electricity. Today, MEYLAN Freres uses the same process with automated stamping to customise micromechanical parts for a growing number of industries that include aerospace, automotive, electronics and medical equipment.

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Christian Meylan, managing director
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Shanghai ZUGORAMA brings the V-ZUG experience to China

Renowned for setting the global standard in kitchen and laundry appliances, V-ZUG is taking further initiatives to bring the best of Swiss innovation and creativity closer to Asia. 

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PLATIT brings breakthrough turnkey coating systems to Asia

As more Asian companies see the benefits of higher quality products, PLATIT - the world-leading provider of complete turnkey physical vapour deposition (PVD) coating systems - is gaining significant market share in the region. With the support of subsidiary PLATIT Advanced Coating Systems (Shanghai), Asia has become the Swiss company's second-largest market - topped only by Europe.

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LNS Group optimises machine tools across region

The same company supporting the precision machining of Switzerland's watchmaking industry is raising production efficiencies in China. While manufacturers rely on machine tools to fabricate metal parts for their products, LNS Group provides top-tier peripherals for such equipment to optimise performance, quality and reliability on the production floor.

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SPS offers premium properties in Europe's safe haven

Ranked among the world's largest financial centres and home to global multinational headquarters, Switzerland is gaining repute as an attractive frontier for Asian companies seeking European expansion. Amid a growing number of Chinese investors looking into Switzerland as a renminbi hub in central Europe, Swiss Prime Site (SPS) offers high-quality commercial and retail investment opportunities across the country's premier economic locations.

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Markus Graf, CEO
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TESTEX brings MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX textile label to Asia

Weaving tradition and innovation on the loom of Swiss precision, TESTEX has spun a vibrant legacy of high-quality textile testing and certification spanning almost 170 years. With a long history intertwined with Switzerland's silk industry, the Zurich-based enterprise is a renowned leader in textile testing and certification not just in Europe, but globally. 

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Natural Le Coultre opens Shanghai artwork facility

As the site for one of the world's first freeports for artwork storage and trading, Geneva is home to the best fine art logistics companies in the world. Natural Le Coultre stands out as it draws on more than 150 years of experience to provide a full suite of artwork-related services. Its offerings range from scientific analysis, restoration and storage to setting up exhibitions, financing and trading.

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Lamina adept at breaking down barriers in precision manufacturing

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Peleg Amir, CEO
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Zimmerli brings Asian consumers understated luxury

Asia's affluent, cultured consumers, looking for sophistication and elegance in undergarments, need look no further than Zimmerli of Switzerland. With more than 100 years of heritage in handcrafting the world's finest underwear using the highest-quality natural fibres, the brand is poised to share in China's growing luxury retail market. The company is eyeing to expand its 35 boutiques in the region to 150 over the next five years.

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Hublot fuses tradition and modernity in luxury timepieces

The store opening of Swiss watchmaker Hublot at the Tianyi International Shopping Center in Ningbo was a landmark event that sealed the brand's avant-garde character and remarkable growth in China. As one of the mainland's oldest trade cities, Ningbo symbolises the fusion between tradition and strong economic momentum. It draws numerous timepiece connoisseurs, most of whom are newly empowered young, middle-class consumers eager to buy the latest luxury goods.

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China enjoys farm-fresh dairy products from swissmooh

Home to about 450 cheese varieties, the secret of Switzerland's renowned dairy products starts at the farm. Swiss cows feed only on fresh hay and grass, while the government bans artificial processes such as the use of hormones and genetically modified organisms. Leading dairy farm organisation Nordostmilch and its daughter company swissmooh embodied this commitment to quality when it entered China in 2012. Instead of using distributors, the company opted to open its own stores in Qingdao to ensure the mainland gets the same product quality as in Switzerland.

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