Swiss tech & governance: OpenID opens self-certification conformance tests for OpenID4VP and OpenID4VCI, giving governments and digital ID providers a way to validate interoperability and security for verifiable credentials. Aviation connectivity: Lufthansa will be the first in its group to launch Starlink Wi‑Fi on an Airbus A320neo from Aug. 19, with Swiss next in line and by 2029 aiming to equip about 850 aircraft; passengers must use headphones and avoid calls/streaming. Life sciences & AI: Aureka Biotechnologies closes a US$100M Series B to build biological foundation models and strengthen its lab-in-the-loop experiment feedback system for drug discovery. Biotech ecosystem: BIOHK spotlights Hong Kong’s role as a biotech bridge, with a Sept. 9–12 summit aimed at linking AI-driven life science research with global capital. Climate & infrastructure risk: The Rhine hits record-low flows under normal conditions, with earlier Swiss snowmelt and drought disrupting European shipping and industry. Digital identity in practice: Morocco’s customs authority outlines an AI roadmap for risk analysis and fraud detection, building on a Swiss-backed WCO/SECO project. Health research: A study on antidepressant changes warns withdrawal symptoms can mimic relapse, complicating treatment switches. Swiss rail/industry: Harsco Rail ends engineered-to-order work for Deutsche Bahn and Network Rail, while keeping SBB deliveries on schedule. Corporate governance: Gentrack announces board retirements for Fiona Oliver (Aug 14) and Stewart Sherriff (Dec 31, 2026).