About Swiss - Viet Economic Forum 2024
TRADE AND INVESTMENT COOPERATION
$1.903 BILLION ACROSS 206 DISTINCT PROJECTS
stand as a key pillar of our bilateral relationship, offering ample opportunities for continued growth.
robust total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of The thriving bilateral trade and the investments from Swiss companies into Viet Nam have seen a positive trajectory
STRENGTHEN COLLABORATIONS
between government bodies, regional authorities, investors, and businesses of both countries - aims of Vietnam Day 2024 (co - organized by The Embassy of Viet Nam in Switzerland and Viet
Nam -Switzerland Economic Forum)
THE FORUM WILL SERVE AS A HUB FOR EXCHANGING
experiences and shaping strategic policies focusing on facilitating business growth and sustainable investments in sectors where Switzerland and Viet Nam have keen interests.
Agenda
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Welcome to Switzerland (VNM/Foreign Delegation only)
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Meeting with the Embassy of Viet Nam in Bern
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Culture Experience
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Individual activities for focused delegations
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Reception Dinner
June [Day 1]
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June [Day 2]
“STRENGTHENING TIES, BUILDING FUTURES”
08:30 - 09:00: Registration
09:00 - 09:15: Opening & Remarks
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Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland Phung The Long
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Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam Thomas Gass (online)
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Leaders of province of Viet Nam
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Prof. Dr. Harald Gall, Dean Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, University of Zurich
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Dr. Philipp Rösler, President of the Swiss - Viet Economic Forum
09: 15 - 10:30 :
SECTION 1 - ECONOMIC POLICY TO SUPPORT TRADE, INVESTMENTS AND GROWTH IN KEY SECTORS
Develop practical strategies to boost trade, investments, and business ties sustainably and beneficially for both countries. Improve understanding of each other's markets, business norms, and key sectors challenges to ease collaboration
Chair: Dr. Philipp Rösler, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Honorary Consul of Viet Nam, President of the Swiss - Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
Keynote Speakers:
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Mrs. Natalie Rast, Head of Bilateral Economic Relations Asia/Oceania, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs off Switzerland
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Mr. Luong Hoang Thai, Director - General of the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (online)
Panel Discussion: "The Potential Economic Policies and investment landscape for Key Growth Sectors"
Identify and strategize on how key industries can optimize the benefits derived from economic policies. This includes addressing FTA on tariff reductions, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property rights, and regulatory alignment to facilitate smoother trade and investments flows and increased market access.
Panelists:
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Mrs. Natalie Rast, Head of Bilateral Economic Relations Asia/Oceania, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland
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Mr. Luong Hoang Thai, Director-General of the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (online)
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Dr. Urs Lustenberger, Chairman of Swiss - Asia Chamber of Commerce
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Mr. Vinh Luu (Richard), Managing Partner, Asia Legal
10:30 - 10:45 : Tea Break
10:45 - 12:00:
SECTION 2 - SWISS - VIETNAMESE COOPERATION: THE ROLE AND POTENTIAL OF SPECIFIC STRATEGIC SECTORS
A deeper exploration of Swiss - Vietnamese collaborations in the sectors of Energy, Technology, and Industry to drive sustainable growth. Addressing synergies, challenges, and strategic directions for future growth and fostering an integrated discussion to provide actionable insights and strengthen the framework for ongoing and future collaborations.
Chair: Mr. Ivo Sieber, Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam, Vice - President of the
Swiss - Viet Economic Forum
Keynote Speakers:
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Representative of Directorate of Foreign Direct Investments, Ministry of Planning and Investment of Viet Nam (online)
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Representative of Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam (online)
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Mr. Luc Schnurrenberger, Deputy Head of International Relations, Economiesuisse
Panel Discussion:
Actionable strategies from the Swiss - Vietnamese collaborative experience that can propel sustainable growth in these critical sectors.
Panelists:
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Mr. Luc Schnurrenberger, Deputy Head of International Relations, Economiesuisse
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Representative of Swiss Companies (tbc)
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Mr. Nguyen Ho Nam, Chaiman of Bamboo Capital of Viet Nam
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Mr. Dzung Tran, Senior Vice President, FPT Software Chief Executive Officer, FPT Software Europe
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Mrs. Angela Di Rosa, Senior Consultant Southeast Asia of Swiss Global Enterprises (tbc)
12:00 - 13:30 : Business Luncheon
13:30 - 15:00:
SECTION 3 - POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN FINANCIAL COOPERATION
A focus on enhancing cross - border financial services, including trade finance and wealth management and a deep dive into fintech and digital transformation, adopting technologies like blockchain to improve efficiency and customer service. It also explores opportunities in green finance, support for eco-friendly projects, and strategies to align and navigate regulatory landscapes for smoother operations.
Chair: (tbc)
Keynote Speakers:
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Representative of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (tbc)
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Representative of the State Bank of Viet Nam or the National Financial Supervisory Commission of Viet Nam (online)
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Mr. Philip Weights, President of the Swiss Finance & Technology Association
Panel Discussion: "Leveraging Technological Innovations and Sustainable Practices in
Swiss-Vietnamese Banking Partnerships"
Explore how cutting-edge financial technologies and sustainable finance practices can be
integrated within Swiss - Vietnamese financial collaborations.
Panelists
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Mr. Beat Schuerch, CEO at Dragon Capital Group Limited (online)
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Mr. Pham Luu Hung, Chief Economist of SSI, Viet Nam (online)
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Ms. XinYue, Porfolio Manager of Asian Fund at Bellecapital
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Representative of Swiss and Vietnamese Banks
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Representative of the Swiss and Vietnamese insurance companies
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Mr. Sungsoo Na, Chief Investment Officer at Finhay Group
15:00 - 15:15: Tea Break
15:15 - 16:15:
SECTION 4 - START - UPS SHOWCASE: INNOVATION FOR INVESTMENTS
A dynamic platform for small and medium - sized enterprises (SMEs) and start - ups to showcase their innovative products, services, and business models, highlighting their contributions to the economy and their potential for growth and scalability.
This session aims to foster networking opportunities, attract potential investors and partners, and stimulate discussions on the challenges and successes in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ultimately promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic diversification.
Chair: (tbc)
Keynote Speakers
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Mrs. Sibylle Bachmann, Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam (tbc)
Presenters
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Representative of SwissEp Program
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Mr. Cong Thang Huynh, Co - Founder of Innolab Asia
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Mr. Do Bui, Founding Partner and CEO, Thinkzone Venture
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Representative of NTQ Solution JSC
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Representative of Exeddo Group
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Representative of Swiss Start - Up
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16:15 - 16:30: Closing Remarks
17:00 - 20:00: Networking Dinner (Registered Guests)
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Facts Finding Trips
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One to One Meetings
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Delegation Activities
June [Day 3]
Speakers / Panelists
Ambassador Phung The Long
Natalie Rast
Ambassador Thomas Gass
Dr. Philipp Rösler
Luong Hoang Thai
Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Head of the International Labour Affairs division at the Labour Directorate of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam
Honorary Consul of
Viet Nam in Switzerland, President Swiss - Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
Director - General of the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy,
Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam
Ivo Sieber
Angela Di Rosa
Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam, Vice - President (SVEF)
President, Swiss - Asian Chamber of Commerce
President, Swiss Finance & Technology Association
Deputy Head of International Relations, Economiesuisse
Senior Consultant Southeast Asia of Swiss Global Enterprises
Pham Luu Hung
Nguyen Ho Nam
Dzung Tran
Sungsoo Na
Chief Economist of SSI Securities Corporation
Chaiman of Bamboo Capital of Viet Nam, Vice-President SVEF
CEO, Dragon Capital
Group Limited
Senior Vice - President, FPT Software. Chief Executive Officer, FPT Software Europe
Chief Investment Officer at Finhay Group
Xinyue Hou
Porfolio Manager of
Asian Funds at Bellecapital
Cong Thang Huynh
Co - Founder of Innolab Asia
Kieu Hoang Dat
Deputy General Director of Technology, Excedo Group
Do Bui
Founding Partner, CEO at ThinkZone Ventures
About The Venue
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Zurich, the University of Zurich University provides an inspiring backdrop for fostering Swiss-Vietnamese ties
This prestigious institution, deeply woven into the fabric of Zurich's cultural and academic life, offers an ideal setting for dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas crucial to the Forum's success.