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​SWISS - VIET
ECONOMIC FORUM

2025

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) 2025 in Zurich is co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland and the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum Organization. It aims to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and education between Switzerland, Vietnam, and international partners.

June 23, 2025

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ABOUT SWISS - VIET ECONOMIC FORUM 2025

TRADE & INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION

EDUCATION, TALENT & HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

AGENDA

June 22, 2025

Pre-Forum Reception & Delegation Briefings

June 23, 2025

Main Forum Day

June 24, 2025

Thematic Workshops & Education-Focused Exchange

Main Forum Day

Location: University of Zurich (UZH)

The Main Forum Day brings together high-level government representatives, leading businesses, academic institutions, and multilateral actors to shape the next chapter of Swiss-Vietnamese cooperation. Going beyond bilateral dialogue, the Forum positions the Swiss-Vietnamese partnership as a strategic bridge for EU–ASEAN collaboration in innovation, finance, education, and sustainable growth.

08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast

  • Exhibition booths from Swiss and Vietnamese companies

  • Facilitated B2B matchmaking coordinated by SVEF and partners

09:00 – 09:50 | Opening Ceremony & Morning Keynote Addresses

Theme: Swiss-Vietnamese Comprehensive Partnership and the Strategic Role Between ASEAN, Europe and Beyond

Speakers include: Ambassadors, SVEF Leadership, University of Zurich, SECO/EAER, Ministry of Finance (VN)​

09:50 – 10:50 | Session I – Trade, Investment & Multilateral Partnerships in a Fragmented World

Theme: Turning Bilateral Agreements into Global Connectivity Models
Panel featuring government, chamber, private sector, and regional representatives to explore FTA implementation, resilient trade corridors, and regional scaling.

10:50 – 11:10 | Networking Coffee Break

11:10 – 12:15 | Session II – AI, Semiconductors & Digital Innovation: Catalysts for Global Competitiveness

Theme: Tech Sovereignty, Open Innovation, and Sustainable Transformation
Discussion around Swiss-Vietnam tech ecosystems, innovation corridors, talent exchange, and R&D investment frameworks.

12:15 – 13:15 | Networking Lunch & Provincial Leaders’ Roundtable

Private session for Vietnamese provincial leaders and Swiss cantonal/regional representatives.

13:15 – 14:15 | Afternoon Keynote Addresses

Theme: Shaping the Future Together – From Bilateral Success to Global Impact
Speakers from Swiss-Vietnamese leadership, ASEAN, EU and academic institutions reflect on global collaboration models and shared innovation strategies.

14:15 – 14:40 | Networking Coffee Break

14:40 – 15:40 | Session III – Vietnam as an Emerging International Financial Center

Theme: Positioning Vietnam in the Global Financial Landscape
Presentation of Vietnam's financial hub ambitions, fintech integration, and opportunities for Swiss capital markets and banking partnerships.

15:40 – 16:30 | Session IV – Market Entry & Cross-Border Expansion Strategies

Theme: Empowering Global Businesses to Navigate New Markets
Insights from Swiss, Vietnamese, and international firms on entering and scaling across
ASEAN, Europe, and third markets, including regulatory, cultural, and strategic perspectives.

16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Ceremony & MoUs Announcements

Summary of forum outcomes, signing of institutional agreements, and closing remarks.

Reflections from key SVEF stakeholders and planning for SVEF 2025 Da Nang (Nov 4–5).

17:30 – 19:00 | Closing Reception & Cultural Exchange

Vietnamese-Swiss performances and informal networking dinner.

SPEAKERS / PANELISTS

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Ambassador Phung The Long

Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
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Ambassador Thomas Gass

Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam
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Dr. Philipp Rösler

Honorary Consul of
Viet Nam in Switzerland, President of the Swiss - Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
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Ivo Sieber

Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam, Vice - President of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
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Son Nguyen

CEO of AQUIS Capital

ORGANIZERS

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PARTNERS

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SPONSORS

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MEDIA GUESTS

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LOOKING BACK AT 2024

"The Swiss - Viet Economic Forum 2024 was a key milestone in strengthening economic ties between Switzerland and Vietnam. With insightful discussions and strategic collaborations, the forum set the stage for deeper cooperation in key sectors. Relive the highlights of last year’s event and see how it shaped the future of Swiss-Vietnamese relations."
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ABOUT THE VENUE

Location: 

University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland Google Map Embed

Travel Tips:
Zurich Airport > City Center (15 mins by train)
Local transport access with ZVV pass

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