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
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
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Exhibition booths from Swiss and Vietnamese companies
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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
ORGANIZERS
PARTNERS
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SPONSORS
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."
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