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
THE FORUM WILL SERVE AS A HUB FOR EXCHANGING
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
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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 (program for Vietnamese 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
June [Day 1]
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June [Day 2]
14:00 - 16:00: Enhancing Swiss-Vietnamese Collaboration in Education and Training
(Room KO2-F-152, University of Zurich)
Speakers/Panelist:
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Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland H.E. Mr. Phung The Long
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UZH Vice President Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger
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Mr. Ivo Sieber Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam, Vice-President of SVEF
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Representative of UZH's European and Asian business Master Program
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Representative of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh(online)
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Representative of Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (online)
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Dr. Daniel Fasnacht, UZH’s Department of Finance
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Representative of SALT Association
17:30 - 19:30: Welcoming Reception
(Vietnamese Delegations and selected guests )
“STRENGTHENING TIES, BUILDING FUTURES”
08:30 - 09:00: Registration
09:00 - 09:20: Welcoming 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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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: 20 - 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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Mr. Lu Quang Ngoi, Chairman of People’s Committee of Vinh Long Province
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Mr. Pham Van Hieu, Chairman of People’s Council of Can Tho City
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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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Mrs. Pham Quynh Mai, Deputy 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.
Panel Discussion:
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Mr. Lu Quang Ngoi, Chairman of People’s Committee of Vinh Long Province
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Mrs. Pham Quynh Mai, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam (online)
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Dr. Stefan Brupbacher, CEO of Swissmem
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Mr. Roger Leitner, CEO / Member of the Board, Chairman Vietnam Committee of Swiss-Asia Chamber of Commerce
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Mrs. Angela Di Rosa, Senior Consultant Southeast Asia of Swiss Global Enterprises
10:30 - 10:50 : Tea Break
10:50 - 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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Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh, Chairman of People’s Committee of Cao Bang Province, Viet Nam
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Mr. Luc Schnurrenberger, Deputy Head of International Relations, Economiesuisse
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Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Planning and Investment Nam (online)
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Dr. Pham Hong Quat, Director General of the Market Development and Enterprise Development Agency, Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam (online)
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. Hoang Xuan Anh, Chairman of People’s Committee of Cao Bang Province, Viet Nam
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Mr. Luc Schnurrenberger, Deputy Head of International Relations of Economiesuisse
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Mr. Nguyen Tung Lam, CEO of Bamboo Capital of Viet Nam
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Mr. Vinh Luu (Richard), Managing Partner, Asia Legal (online)
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Mrs. Francesca Severoni, Relationship Manager of Fidinam
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Mr. Dzung Tran, Senior Vice President, FPT Software Chief Executive Officer, FPT Software Europe (online)
12:00 - 13:30 : Business Luncheon
(Litchthof Restaurant, University of Zurich)
13:30 - 15:00:
SECTION 3 - POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN FINANCIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN VIET NAM AND SWITZERLAND
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: Mr.Son Nguyen, CEO of AQUIS Capital
Remarks:
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Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland Phung The Long
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Mr. Nguyen Ho Nam, Vice-President of Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
Keynote Speakers:
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Mrs. Nguyen Hai Binh, Director of Research and Policy Coordination Department of 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 Financial 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. Philip Weights, President of the Swiss Finance & Technology Association
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Mr. Quentin Doulcet, Portfolio Manager & Analyst of Edmond de Rothschild Bank
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Mr. Can Van Luc, Chief Economist of BIDV Bank cum President of BIDV Bank Training and Research Institute
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Thao Le, Head of Banca VIB Bank
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Mr. Pham Luu Hung, Chief Economist of SSI, Viet Nam (online)
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Ms. Xinyue Hou, Porfolio Manager of Asian Fund at Bellecapital
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: Ms. Trang Fernandez, Holistik – wealth planning, Head of Legal and Compliance of Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
Remarks:
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Mr. Ho Tien Thieu, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Lang Son Province (online)
Keynote Speakers
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Mr. Ho Tien Thieu, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Lang Son Province (online)
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Mrs. Sibylle Bachmann, Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam
Presenters
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Ms Quynh Anh, SwissEp Program
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Mr. Niraan De Silva, CEO of VNLIFE & Vice-Chairman of VNPAY (online)
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Mr. Daniel Meyer, Co-founder & CEO of EGO Movement
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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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Mr. Son Pham, CEO of NTQ Solution JSC
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Mr. Kieu Hoang Dat, Deputy General Director of Technology of Excedo Group
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Julien Tridon, CEO and founder of Techbio
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16:15 - 16:30: SUMMARY AND CLOSING
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Mr. Ivo Sieber, Vice-President of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum
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Group Photo
17:00 - 20:00: Networking Dinner (Registered Guests)
(Restaurant Mensa, University of Zurich)
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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
Ambassador of Viet Nam to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Hoang Xuan Anh
Chairman of People’s Committee of Cao Bang Province
Ivo Sieber
Former Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam, Vice - President of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
Director of Research and Policy Coordination Department of the National Financial Supervisory Commission of Viet Nam
CEO of AQUIS Capital
Dr. Can Van Luc
Chief Economist of BIDV cum President of BIDV Training and Research Institute
Kieu Hoang Dat
Deputy General Director of Technology, Excedo Group
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Daniel Meyer
Co-founder of EGO Movement
Nguyen Minh Hang
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ho Tien Thieu
Chairman of People’s Committee of Lang Son Province
Dr.Pham Hong Quat
Director General of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development, Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam
Head of Cooperation, Swiss Cooperation Office, Embassy of Switzerland in Viet Nam
Angela Di Rosa
Senior Consultant Southeast Asia of Swiss Global Enterprises
Xinyue Hou
Porfolio Manager of
Asian and Vietnam Funds at Bellecapital
Do Bui
Founding Partner, CEO at ThinkZone Ventures
Vinh Luu (Richard)
Managing Partner Asia Legal
Ambassador Thomas Gass
Ambassador of Switzerland to Viet Nam
Pham Van Hieu
Chairman of People’s Council of Can Tho City
Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Planning and Investment Nam (online)
Nguyen Ho Nam
Chairman of Bamboo Capital of Viet Nam,
Vice -President of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum SVEF
Natalie Rast
Head of the International Labour Affairs division at the Labour Directorate of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Dr. Philipp Rösler
Honorary Consul of
Viet Nam in Switzerland, President of the Swiss - Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)
CEO / Member of the Board, Chairman Vietnam Committee of Swiss-Asia Chamber of Commerce
Deputy Head of International Relations, Economiesuisse
Lu Quang Ngoi
Chairman of People’s Committee of Vinh Long Province
Pham Quynh Mai
Deputy Director - General of the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy,
Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam
President, Swiss Finance & Technology Association
CEO, Swissmem
Pham Luu Hung
Chief Economist of SSI Securities Corporation
Thao Le
Head of Banca, VIB
Dzung Tran
Senior Vice - President, FPT Software. Chief Executive Officer, FPT Software Europe
Niraan De Silva
CEO, VNLIFE & Vice-Chairman VNPAY
Quentin Dulcet
Portfolio Manager & Analyst of Edmond de Rothschild Bank
Cong Thang Huynh
Co - Founder of Innolab Asia
Sungsoo Na
Chief Investment Officer at Finhay Group
Nguyen Tung Lam
CEO of Bamboo Capital Group
Francesca Severoni
Business Developer & Relationship Manager, Fidinam (Vietnam) Company Ltd
Julien Tridon
CEO and founder of Techbio
Pham Thai Son (David)
Chairman, CEO, "Strategist" of NTQ Solution
Quynh Anh Nguyen
Program Manager, Swiss EP Program
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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.
