Pandemic-hit Swiss luxury watchmakers set sights on Chinese market chinadaily.com.cn - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chinadaily.com.cn Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
2021-04-10 11:35:35 GMT2021-04-10 19:35:35(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
by Martina Fuchs
GENEVA, April 10 (Xinhua) For centuries, Switzerland has been world-renowned for its cheese, chocolate and watches. However, the latest developments in technology coupled with changing consumer demand appear to force the Alpine country s makers of luxury timepieces to reinvent and innovate if they want to stay on top of the market.
At this year s digital Geneva edition of Watches and Wonders a trade show of the international watch and jewelry industry 38 of the world s top watchmakers show off their latest and best designs between April 7 and April 13. They include Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cartier and Patek Philippe.
Swiss Exports Falls In February finanznachrichten.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from finanznachrichten.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
RAPAPORT. Swiss watch exports fell 11% year on year to CHF 1.59 billion ($1.78 billion) in January, the 12th consecutive monthly drop, as demand slowed in the US and in key Asian markets.Shipments to the US declined 11% to CHF 183.3 million ($204.5 million), partly because strong figures.
BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - Switzerland's exports grew in January after falling in the previous month, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on Thursday.Exports gained by a real 5.7 percent