The Local Switzerland

Hong Kong police seek stolen $1.6 million ring

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:33:00 +0100

Hong Kong police said on Wednesday they were investigating the theft of a $1.6-million gem-encrusted ring reportedly left in a hotel washroom by co-president of Swiss jewellers Chopard.

Watches boost Swiss trade figures

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:51:00 +0100

Vibrant Asian demand propped up Swiss trade last year despite the rising Swiss franc, as Switzerland's flagship watch industry restored its exports to pre-crisis levels, authorities said Thursday.