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Ernest Borel Celebrates Annual Party in Wald Disney Hong Kong [CN] [cn]
14.07.10, Phoenix News
The Swiss luxury brand Ernest Borel, that was founded more than a 150 years ago now, celebrated its annual dinner party in Walt Disney Honk Kong. Ernest Borel watches enjoy a very good and broad reputation in China, bringing high quality watches to its customers.

The Mirror of Seduction - Prestigious Pairs of "Chinese" Watches [CH] [cn]
9.07.10, Song Ting, Swissinfo
Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Longines, Omega, and other Swiss high range watch makers target the Chinese market, by tailoring their watches to Chinese new riches taste. Not many people know that already in the 18th century, China was an important market for the European watch makers.

Zurich Airport, the Paradise for Chocolate and Swiss Knives [CN] [cn]
5.07.10, Phoenix News
The numerous duty-free shops certainly are a beacon for shoppers.

Weekly photos: Entertainment [CN] [en]
2.07.10, China Daily
Actor Adrien Brody and OMEGA Ambassador actress Zhang Ziyi attend OMEGA Constellation VIP Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton on June 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Swiss Project Brings Electric Car to Alpine Tourism [CN] [en]
2.07.10, China Daily
Alpmobil launched in central Switzerland a green tourism project to promote the use of battery-driven electric vehicles for summer visitors to the area some 100 km (63 miles) southeast of the Swiss capital Bern. The area's plentiful electricity supplies, created by harnessing the power of mountain waters through reservoirs and dams, have been tapped to provide over 20 battery charge-points serving up, Alpmobil says, totally green energy.

Nestle to Expand in Emerging Markets [CN] [cn]
1.07.10, Tom Mulier & Shin Pei, China Daily
Nestle may go on buying spree with $28.1b proceeds from Alcon sale. About 1 billion consumers in emerging markets will increase their incomes enough to be able to afford Nestle products within the next decade, the Vevey, Switzerland-based company estimates. The world's largest food company gets about a third of its revenue from emerging economies and Chief Executive Officer Paul Bulcke aims to lift that to 45 percent within a decade. Nestle may purchase bottled water businesses in markets such as China, Frits van Dijk, head of Nestle's Asian business, said on June 22.

Swiss Reach Out to Wealthy Asian Visitors [CH] [en]
30.06.10, Robert La Bua, Swissinfo
Switzerland is already a leading destination for wealthy Asian tourists but Switzerland Tourism believes there is still a huge potential to be untapped. The fourth Asia Luxury Travel Market, the premier travel market in the Asia-Pacific region, took place in Shanghai earlier this month. Switzerland Tourism's presence was marked by a bright red stand hosting a number of Swiss companies here to increase awareness of their products and services.

How Do Swiss Watches Come to Life [HK] [cn]
30.06.10, Phoenix News
Swiss watches Ernest Borel, established for more than twenty years in La Chaux-de-Fonds, decided to acquire an old house in Le Noirmont and relocate to its birthplace in the Franches-Montagnes in February 2009. In 1997, Raphaël Boillat took over the reins of Ernest Borel under the impulse of Chinese partners. Production, standing at approximately 3,000 timepieces per annum, quickly rose to a level of several tens of thousands in 2008 (around 60,000).

Swatch Group Founder Nicolas Hayek Dies at 82 [CN] [en]
29.06.10, China Daily
Swatch Group Chairman Nicolas Hayek, one of Switzerland's most prominent and colorful entrepreneurs, died of heart failure at his workplace on Monday, the company said. Hayek, who turned 82 in February, was widely credited with saving the Swiss watchmaking industry by reorganizing the ailing Asuag and SSIH watch companies, merging them into Swatch Group, which he took over with other investors in 1985. He became chief executive and chairman in 1986.

Watch Industry Braces for Life without Hayek [CH] [en]
29.06.10, Matthew Allen, Swissinfo
The consensus is that Hayek’s rescue work was complete, putting the industry on a safe footing and his own company, Swatch Group, in a commanding position. But the charismatic innovator might be missed in the event of another crisis.

Will Swiss industrial Production Leak Abroad? [CH] [en]
29.06.10, Matthew Allen, swissinfo
Swiss manufacturing enjoyed a renaissance at the beginning of the last decade, but there are growing fears that new pressures could force production out of the country. Several experts are predicting a relocation of Swiss factories and workforce as consumer demand grows in Asia, the strong franc hits domestic margins and some firms simply outgrow their home country.

World Hopes Chinese will Stop for Visit and Spend Money [CN] [en]
28.06.10, Liu Yujie, China Daily
According to a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism is set to expand in the Chinese market because of the economic development of the nation. Chinese tourism is likely to move from being the fourth-largest market to second by 2018. China's consumption of travel products and services is predicted to increase four-fold during the same period. "I believe the impact of a strong Chinese tourism industry will have a positive overall effect on the world tourism industry because it will offset the weak performance from mature markets such as the United States and Europe" said Feng Hui, media manager of Switzerland Tourism.

Cheese Expects Competitive Squeeze to Harden [CH] [en]
23.06.10, Swissinfo
Cheese industry experts believe this could be down to a rise in popularity abroad for “Swissness” – products that carry a quintessentially Swiss image, such as mountains and cows. Overseas sales of Swiss cheeses flew in the face of the strengthening franc by increasing yet again in the first quarter of this year. But this rate is expected to drop and the domestic market is becoming more crowded.

Swiss Watch Companies Double their Sales in China [CH] [de]
22.06.10, Tagesanzeiger
The watch companies could increase their exports continously during this year. Not in all regions equally strong. A very vigorous increase of exports to China (+98.8%) was recorded.

Rivella a Drink out of the Ordinary! [CN] [cn]
17.06.10, China Daily
After becoming the only official alhcoolic drink distributor of the Swiss team in the 2008 Beijing olympic games and the 2010 Shanghai Expo, Masüger Wines Trading Co., Ltd (MQ) now distributes Swiss Rivella drink.

"Switzerland Tourism and Hotels" Promotion Held in Beijing [CN] [cn]
17.06.10, Traveltrade.cn
This promotional workshop in Beijing was attended by more than 20 travel agencies involved in European outbound business. The lively speeches included a presentation of the 1000-year old Chillon Castle; an introduction on the history and situation of Swissminiatur and the specificities of Swiss architechture. In addition, representatives of the Intercontinental Geneva and the Ramada Geneva gave a presentation of their respective hotel. This events was organized by Fert Tours International, a specialized company in representation of Swiss landmarks and institutions on the Chinese market.

Too much "Swissness" can Kill "Swissness" [CH] [fr]
16.06.10, Jean-Philippe Buchs, Bilan
The draft law on the protection of the brand "Swiss" is controversial. It is considered both too complex and too restrictive for the food industry.

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