Geneva (VNA) 𒈔- The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) set goals for 2025, focusing on continuing to serve as a bridge to strengthen economic and cultural relations between the two countries at an event on January 15 to celebrate the first anniversary of its establishment.

Talking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Switzerland, Philipp Rösler, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in the country, emphasised that the SVEF will promote the search for cooperation opportunities in trade, investment, finance, innovation, and research, thus contributing to the enhancement of friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations. It will focus on the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence (AI), and on how it can support the establishment of a financial centre in Vietnam, he said, adding that the forum is ready to assist the Vietnamese Government in achieving these goals. Recently, the economic, trade, and investment relations between Vietnam and Switzerland have been developing positively. Several sectors in Vietnam that have been highly regarded by Swiss investment funds for their significant potential, include exports, tourism, and information technology services. Philippe Reich, Chairman of the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce, appreciated the organisation’s activities in recent times, emphasising the need to focus on cooperation between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovation-driven industries. In recent years, Vietnam has considered Switzerland one of its important partners in Europe, and Switzerland also regards Vietnam as one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia, a strategic partner for regional economic cooperation. Therefore, the SVEF has always worked to promote Vietnam’s strengths, such as its strategic location, stable society, and skilled workforce, to attract foreign investors, including Swiss investors, to Vietnam./.