AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Science: New ETH Zürich and University of Vienna research finds Earth’s rotation is slowing faster than in the last 3.6 million years, with day length increasing by about 1.33 milliseconds per century as warming redistributes water from melting ice—an effect that could ripple into satellite navigation and global timekeeping. Swiss Biotech & Obesity Drugs: At ADA 2026, Zealand Pharma and Roche highlighted tolerability updates for petrelintide, including mild gastrointestinal side effects for many patients, as the obesity drug continues midphase readouts. Swiss Finance & Corporate Governance: Nestlé India paid its Switzerland-based parent Societe des Produits Nestlé S.A. ₹1,024.5 crore in FY26 royalties (up ~14%), plus ₹102.47 crore withholding tax, after shareholders previously rejected a royalty-rate hike. Space & Moon Water: China’s Chang’e-7 mission is gearing up to drill into permanently shadowed lunar craters to test for water ice, using a coordinated orbiter-lander-rover hopping approach. Tech Investing: SpaceX’s IPO is drawing unusually large retail interest across Europe, including Switzerland, while analysts warn about valuation and risk. Swiss Energy Infrastructure: A look at Switzerland’s giant underground battery project points to a major push for renewable energy storage.
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