swiss investors eyes danang as potential investment destination

Swiss investors eyes Danang as potential investment destination

Danang, the third important economic hub of Vietnam, is emerging as a potential investment destination for Swiss investors, according to a Business Seminar “Danang – A future financial center” held on May 24 in Zurich, Switzerland.
jillian switzerland opens flagship store in hanoi

Jillian Switzerland opens flagship store in Hanoi

After officially entering the Vietnamese market in 2022, Jillian Switzerland, a leading Swiss perfume brand, opened a flagship store on Hang Khay Street, in the heart of Hanoi, on May 21.
nearly 400 dak lak children with motor impairment receive free screening

Nearly 400 Dak Lak children with motor impairment receive free screening

The Fund for Vietnamese Children in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and Switzerland’s Children Action jointly organised free screening for movement deformities for nearly 400 children aged under 16 at Krong Pak district Health Centre and Thien Hanh General Hospital on May 11-12.
adb switzerland grant 5 mln usd to support vietnam improve fintech

ADB, Switzerland grant 5 mln USD to support Vietnam improve fintech

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to 5 million USD to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
deeper synergies possible within swiss trade relations

Deeper synergies possible within Swiss trade relations

In the framework of a business visit to Vietnam, Christian Hofer, director-general for the Federal Office of Agriculture from Switzerland, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation and the experience and lessons that Vietnam can learn from Switzerland.
bidv enters strategic partnership with switzerland based edmond de rothschild

BIDV enters strategic partnership with Switzerland-based Edmond de Rothschild

The private banking services of BIDV, with support from Switzerland-based private banking institution Edmond de Rothschild, are expected to provide tailored financial solutions and investment advice to high-net-worth clients in Vietnam.
packaging provider sig reinforces sustainability commitment in asia

Packaging provider SIG reinforces sustainability commitment in Asia

Through its 25 years of sustainability journey in Asia, Switzerland-headquartered aseptic packaging solutions provider Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) has been making ambitious sustainability commitments. Angela Lu, president and general manager Asia Pacific South at SIGdiscussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how SIG facilitates the consumer’s need for convenience, and how sustainable packaging is becoming a key focus for sustainability.
switzerland sees downside as fta not yet reached

Switzerland sees downside as FTA not yet reached

The entry into force of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA) has put Swiss exporters at a competitive disadvantage over their main EU competitors, spokesman for Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Fabian Maienfisch told Thuc Minh.
vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

Vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

With an emphasis on sustainable power, the Vietnamese government has enacted several procedures and regulations to foster an equitable energy transition.
brazil without neymar as portugal target world cup last 16

Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16

Brazil must do without injured star forward Neymar against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal into the last 16 in Qatar.
swiss newspaper optimistic about vietnams economic prospects

Swiss newspaper optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospects

Switzerland newspaper Agefi recently ran an article titled “Le Vietnam et les nouveaux tigres asiatiques” (Vietnam and the new Asian tigers), affirming that Vietnam has become one of the emerging economies which holds an important role in Asia.
100 compostable coffee balls bid to take on nespresso

100% compostable coffee balls bid to take on Nespresso

Switzerland's biggest retailer launched a new coffee machine invention on Tuesday -- fully compostable coffee balls which it hopes will shake up the global market and take on Nespresso's global dominance.
taking on a global corporate tax rate

Taking on a global corporate tax rate

Implementing a global minimum tax rate will create conditions to increase tax revenue from foreign enterprises, but at the same time put Vietnam in front of new challenges. Patrick Lenain and Agustin Redonda from the Council on Economic Policies in Switzerland analyse the advantages and the risks of this type of tax for Vietnam.
indonesia striving to lure electric vehicle ict investment

Indonesia striving to lure electric vehicle, ICT investment

The Indonesian government has been actively wooing investors at the 2022 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, by highlighting the country’s investment potential and holding economic discussions.
indonesia outlines energy transition initiatives

Indonesia outlines energy transition initiatives

Indonesia revealed concrete steps it will take to achieve a fair and affordable energy transition at the 2022 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEFAM) in Davos, Switzerland.