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• Swiss Commodities Hub and Global Aid Networks Braced for Impact of Prolonged Hormuz Blockade

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Europe

  A month-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left Switzerland’s critical commodity trading and humanitarian sectors struggling with unprecedented logistical strain. As a global...

• Swiss War Materiel Exports Surge 43 Percent to CHF948 Million Amid Easing of Global Defense Restrictions

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Business & Economy

  Switzerland recorded a significant spike in arms exports in 2025, with total sales reaching CHF948.2 million across 64 purchasing nations. The growth, largely driven by demand from...