The Swiss Embassy and the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam inaugurate the Geneva Conference Room

24.11.2021 — Press release Vietnam
HA NOI (24 November 2021) - Swiss Ambassador to Viet Nam Ivo Sieber and Dr. Pham Lan Dung, Acting President of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV), today jointly inaugurated the Geneva Conference Room, located in the newly-constructed DAV building.

Switzerland supports Vietnam in enhancing Trade Policy and Export Promotion

22.10.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Hà Nội, 22/10/2021 – Switzerland and Vietnam signed today an agreement on the implementation of the Trade Policy and Export Promotion (SwissTrade) project. This project improves trade performance and international competitiveness of SMEs by enhancing the framework conditions for trade, improving public-private dialogue mechanisms, and strengthening the eco-system for trade promotion. The project runs from 2021-2024 with the total budget of CHF 5.627 million (equivalent to VND 148 billion), in which Switzerland’s grant contribution is CHF 5.0 million (around VND 131.5 billion) and the counterpart funding from the Government of Vietnam and beneficiaries amount to CHF 627,000 (around VND 16.5 billion).

Master Program on International Governance - 2022-23, University of Geneva

07.10.2021 — Article Vietnam
The 10-months’ long course titled “Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance” - MEIG Program, organised by the University of Geneva in cooperation with the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) - offers young professionals from different countries, incl. Vietnam, an opportunity to share experiences and perfect their knowledge in European and International Governance, starting from September 2022 onward. A limited number of scholarships are also available.

SWITZERLAND LAUNCHES ITS NEW COOPERATION PROGRAMME 2021-2024 WITH VIETNAM

06.08.2021 — Press release Vietnam
HANOI (06 August 2021) – Today, the Vice President of Switzerland, Mr. Ignazio Cassis and Minister of Planning and Investment, Mr. Nguyễn Chí Dũng, launched the new Cooperation Programme 2021-2024 of Switzerland. The new programme defines the strategic framework for the future economic development cooperation with an aim to support Vietnam in achieving market-based and sustainable growth. It foresees commitments of CHF 70 million (VND 1.8 trillion) of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grants. 

Your Briefing on Switzerland - The App for the Swiss Abroad

29.07.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Are you a Swiss citizen living abroad? Then our daily briefing from Switzerland is just the thing for you! With our app "SWI Plus" you’ll receive it on your smartphone every day.

Research Partnership Grants in support of Swiss and Vietnamese collaborations

06.07.2021 — Local news Vietnam
ETH Zurich is the Leading House for bilateral science and technology cooperation between Switzerland and countries from the ASEAN region. Recently, it has launched a call for Research Partnership Grants.

Switzerland supports Vietnam in building capacities for bank executives

02.07.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Hà Nội, 02/07/2021 - Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) – Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong and the Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam – Mr. Ivo Sieber signed the bilateral Agreement for the new Swiss Bank Executive Training programme (Swiss BET). The programme is implemented by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and aims to transfer modern banking know-how to Vietnamese bank executives. The programme will run from 2022 to 2027 and Switzerland will provide support with a grant of CHF 5 million (around 125 billion VND).

Opportunity Grants for Vietnam-related research projects

18.05.2021 — Local news Vietnam
Postdoctoral scientists, senior scientists and professors of Swiss institutions are eligible to apply for Opportunity Grants on research topics with a link to Vietnam. Such grants aim at increasing the visibility of Swiss science, technology and innovation in Vietnam, whilst fostering collaborations between researchers and research institutions of both countries. The call is open to all scientific disciplines and fields of research, including social sciences and humanities.

Swiss-Vietnamese Research Program

15.10.2020 — Press release Vietnam
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Vietnamese National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) have agreed to substantially increase their cooperation. A new common funding program launched on 1 October 2020 enables researchers from Vietnam and Switzerland to submit joint research projects.

Call for Bridging Grants with China, Japan, South Korea and members states of ASEAN

06.07.2020 — Press release Vietnam
The Leading House Asia programe from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) launches a call for Bridging Grants with China, Japan, South Korea and members states of ASEAN to establish existing collaborations between Swiss scientists and their collaborating partners.

SWISS FUNDED PROJECT TO SUPPORT RICE MONITORING AND CROP INSURANCE

12.11.2019 — Press release Vietnam
Hanoi, 12.11.2019: A Swiss funded project is launched today in Hanoi to support the use of satellite data for the monitoring of rice production and crop insurance in Vietnam until the end of June 2021.

Switzerland and World Bank Support Vietnam’s Efforts to Strengthen the Banking Sector

01.10.2019 — Local news Vietnam
Hà Nội, October 01, 2019 – The World Bank and the State Bank of Vietnam today signed a financing agreement for a grant worth US$2.2 million provided by the Swiss Government to implement the “Vietnam: Strengthening Banking Sector Soundness and Development” project.

The Swiss Embassy and the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam inaugurate the Geneva Conference Room

24.11.2021 — Press release Vietnam
HA NOI (24 November 2021) - Swiss Ambassador to Viet Nam Ivo Sieber and Dr. Pham Lan Dung, Acting President of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV), today jointly inaugurated the Geneva Conference Room, located in the newly-constructed DAV building.

Switzerland supports Vietnam in enhancing Trade Policy and Export Promotion

22.10.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Hà Nội, 22/10/2021 – Switzerland and Vietnam signed today an agreement on the implementation of the Trade Policy and Export Promotion (SwissTrade) project. This project improves trade performance and international competitiveness of SMEs by enhancing the framework conditions for trade, improving public-private dialogue mechanisms, and strengthening the eco-system for trade promotion. The project runs from 2021-2024 with the total budget of CHF 5.627 million (equivalent to VND 148 billion), in which Switzerland’s grant contribution is CHF 5.0 million (around VND 131.5 billion) and the counterpart funding from the Government of Vietnam and beneficiaries amount to CHF 627,000 (around VND 16.5 billion).

SWITZERLAND LAUNCHES ITS NEW COOPERATION PROGRAMME 2021-2024 WITH VIETNAM

06.08.2021 — Press release Vietnam
HANOI (06 August 2021) – Today, the Vice President of Switzerland, Mr. Ignazio Cassis and Minister of Planning and Investment, Mr. Nguyễn Chí Dũng, launched the new Cooperation Programme 2021-2024 of Switzerland. The new programme defines the strategic framework for the future economic development cooperation with an aim to support Vietnam in achieving market-based and sustainable growth. It foresees commitments of CHF 70 million (VND 1.8 trillion) of Official Development Assistance (ODA) grants. 

Your Briefing on Switzerland - The App for the Swiss Abroad

29.07.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Are you a Swiss citizen living abroad? Then our daily briefing from Switzerland is just the thing for you! With our app "SWI Plus" you’ll receive it on your smartphone every day.

Switzerland supports Vietnam in building capacities for bank executives

02.07.2021 — Press release Vietnam
Hà Nội, 02/07/2021 - Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) – Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong and the Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam – Mr. Ivo Sieber signed the bilateral Agreement for the new Swiss Bank Executive Training programme (Swiss BET). The programme is implemented by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and aims to transfer modern banking know-how to Vietnamese bank executives. The programme will run from 2022 to 2027 and Switzerland will provide support with a grant of CHF 5 million (around 125 billion VND).

Swiss-Vietnamese Research Program

15.10.2020 — Press release Vietnam
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Vietnamese National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) have agreed to substantially increase their cooperation. A new common funding program launched on 1 October 2020 enables researchers from Vietnam and Switzerland to submit joint research projects.

Call for Bridging Grants with China, Japan, South Korea and members states of ASEAN

06.07.2020 — Press release Vietnam
The Leading House Asia programe from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) launches a call for Bridging Grants with China, Japan, South Korea and members states of ASEAN to establish existing collaborations between Swiss scientists and their collaborating partners.

SWISS FUNDED PROJECT TO SUPPORT RICE MONITORING AND CROP INSURANCE

12.11.2019 — Press release Vietnam
Hanoi, 12.11.2019: A Swiss funded project is launched today in Hanoi to support the use of satellite data for the monitoring of rice production and crop insurance in Vietnam until the end of June 2021.

Switzerland to fund an innovative project in agriculture sector

17.07.2019 — Press release Vietnam
An agreement has been signed today by Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Lê Quốc Doanh and the Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam, Mrs. Beatrice Maser Mallor to fund phase 3 of the project “Remote Sensing-based Information and Insurance for Crops in emerging Economies”, or RIICE, over the next 24 months.

Federal elections 2019 – your vote matters!

08.01.2019 — Press release Vietnam
The votes of the Swiss abroad matter.

Closing the Public Service Provision Improvement Program in Agriculture and Rural Development (PSARD)

16.12.2015 — Press release Vietnam

The programme “Public Service Provision Improvement Programme in Agriculture and Rural Development” (PS-ARD) had  two phases (2008-2015) with a total budget of CHF 21,400,000 funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)  in Vietnam. The project was implemented in the two mountainous and ethnic minority provinces -  Hoa Binh and Cao Bang - by the local provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development with technical support of the Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter holds political talks in Hanoi and opens the new Consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City

02.06.2015 — Press release Vietnam

On June 2^nd 2015 Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter met for political talks in Hanoi with the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic matters, Hoàng Trung Hải, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh. The talks focused on bilateral issues and security in Asia. The talks covered regional security matters as well as bilateral aspects and economic issues.

Master Program on International Governance - 2022-23, University of Geneva

07.10.2021 — Article Vietnam
The 10-months’ long course titled “Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance” - MEIG Program, organised by the University of Geneva in cooperation with the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) - offers young professionals from different countries, incl. Vietnam, an opportunity to share experiences and perfect their knowledge in European and International Governance, starting from September 2022 onward. A limited number of scholarships are also available.

Research Partnership Grants in support of Swiss and Vietnamese collaborations

06.07.2021 — Local news Vietnam
ETH Zurich is the Leading House for bilateral science and technology cooperation between Switzerland and countries from the ASEAN region. Recently, it has launched a call for Research Partnership Grants.

Opportunity Grants for Vietnam-related research projects

18.05.2021 — Local news Vietnam
Postdoctoral scientists, senior scientists and professors of Swiss institutions are eligible to apply for Opportunity Grants on research topics with a link to Vietnam. Such grants aim at increasing the visibility of Swiss science, technology and innovation in Vietnam, whilst fostering collaborations between researchers and research institutions of both countries. The call is open to all scientific disciplines and fields of research, including social sciences and humanities.

Switzerland and World Bank Support Vietnam’s Efforts to Strengthen the Banking Sector

01.10.2019 — Local news Vietnam
Hà Nội, October 01, 2019 – The World Bank and the State Bank of Vietnam today signed a financing agreement for a grant worth US$2.2 million provided by the Swiss Government to implement the “Vietnam: Strengthening Banking Sector Soundness and Development” project.

A high-risk infrastructure project turned to a highly marketable resource

24.06.2019 — Local news Vietnam
In November 2018, InfraCo Asia divested its stake in the 29.7MW Coc San Hydropower project to TEPCO, the largest electric utility company in Japan. InfraCo Asia is currently funded by three members of PIDG – the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the UK Department for International Development (UKAid).

Understanding Floods in Mekong Delta

13.03.2019 — Local news Vietnam
Recently, the SECO funded “Mekong Urban flood proofing and drainage project” has released a video illustrating the causes of the floods in the Mekong Delta. The video supports to understand different aspects of overflows in the delta.

Switzerland supports the development of Vietnam’s startup ecosystem

01.12.2018 — Local news Vietnam
Da Nang, Vietnam. The Techfest Vietnam 2018 was held in Da Nang City on November 29^th to December 1^st with the guiding principle “FROM HERE. TO GLOBAL”. Switzerland through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) supports the startup ecosystem development in Vietnam since 2015.

Switzerland is supporting Vietnam’s Tourism Sector in becoming more Sustainable

23.11.2018 — Local news Vietnam
On November 23, the Swiss Development Cooperation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) launched its first Sustainable Tourism Program for Vietnam. More than 25 participants, including a Delegation of SECO Head Office in Switzerland led by Mrs. Monica Rubiolo, Head of SECO’s Trade Promotion Division, attended the event.

A SECO project helps to solve flooding problems in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region

24.10.2018 — Local news Vietnam
On 24.10.2018, Vietnam News, a Vietnamese local newspaper, reported on one of Vietnam’s biggest concerns – increasing flooding and its severe impacts on the local people’s lives.

Joint effort by international partners in combating plastic pollution in Viet Nam

04.06.2018 — Local news Vietnam
Over time, plastic waste slowly degrades and breaks down into smaller pieces called micro-plastics, which usually end up in the oceans and from there, potentially enters into the food chain.

Switzerland supports the establishment of the Vietnam Institute of Directors to boost Corporate Governance

05.04.2018 — Local news Vietnam
The Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) was launched on April 5^, 2018 with support from key stakeholders of the Vietnam Corporate Governance Initiative Council and IFC’s Vietnam Corporate Governance Program funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Switzerland and Vietnam Exchange Perspectives on Green Growth

04.04.2018 — Local news Vietnam
How can we make Green Growth work? At a high-level forum organized by the Embassy of Switzerland and the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Hanoi on 4 April 2018, government officials, development experts and business representatives discussed the challenges and opportunities arising from the implementation of green growth strategies.