The Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF 2025) will take place in Da Nang
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Ahead of the event, Ms. Rachel Isenschmid stated that this year’s SVEF is designed under the philosophy of “from strategy to execution,” aiming to bridge the gap between integration vision and project implementation capabilities. The forum focuses on four layers of contribution: policy guidance, ecosystem connectivity, transaction & project facilitation, and capability standardization.
At the policy layer, discussion sessions will delve into Vietnam’s expanding sectors such as international financial centers, fintech, foreign trade and investment, AI, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, and workforce mobility. Experts will compare Swiss and European experiences with Vietnamese realities, proposing feasible solutions like sandbox mechanisms, cross-border data transaction standards, and Swiss-standard vocational training models.
According to Ms. Rachel Isenschmid, a unique feature of SVEF 2025 is its multilateral connectivity, not just bilateral. The forum brings together regulatory bodies, local governments, businesses, research institutions, investment funds, and associations from both countries, while also extending to European and ASEAN partners. This approach helps Vietnam integrate more deeply into global value chains, enabling Swiss and European firms in fintech, medtech, and AI to collaborate with domestic banks, high-tech parks, and innovation hubs.
SVEF dedicates significant space to curated B2B/B2G activities, memorandum signings, and post-forum seminars with field surveys. These activities go beyond mere agreements, aiming to establish project portfolios with governance structures, resource allocation, and legal roadmaps.
This year’s guest list is meticulously curated, featuring policymakers, financial institutions, corporations, SMEs, startups, and research institutes. This approach, she noted, will help narrow the gap between integration vision and project execution capabilities.
In the long term, the SVEF Secretary-General emphasized that Vietnam has the opportunity to shift from “quantity” to “quality” in investment and exports as institutional bottlenecks are resolved. Building an international financial center requires not only expanding digital infrastructure but also strengthening market discipline, transparency, and trust. “Swiss experience shows that institutional reliability is the greatest asset of a financial center,” Ms. Rachel Isenschmid remarked.
She also believes Vietnam’s sustainable competitiveness will stem from a “skills engine”—a dual training model, occupational standards, university-business linkages, and AI-driven skill analysis for learning and career pathways. If executed well, the private sector will have a workforce ready for digital and green transitions, reducing recruitment costs and boosting productivity.
Another highlight is SVEF 2025’s focus on creating an “institutional runway” for projects to take off. Ms. Rachel Isenschmid suggests Vietnam establish cross-sectoral working groups or sandboxes in areas like fintech, data-AI, digital health, and green tourism. Pilot projects can operate within controlled risk frameworks, with trial results feeding back into legal refinement—a strategy many nations use to shorten policy cycles in the tech era.
Over the next 3-5 years, SVEF representatives believe that with consistent reforms, Vietnam can form new growth clusters like financial hubs, smart cities, or digital health; enhance capital quality, increase the service-technology share in GDP, and strengthen institutional trust—a foundation for attracting global talent and technology. “SVEF 2025 is not a standalone event but a link in a long-term chain to transform integration advantages into tangible development capabilities,” she added.
SVEF 2025 in Da Nang will be held from November 3-5, 2025, at Ariyana Convention Center, co-organized by Da Nang People’s Committee, the Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF), and the Swiss Embassy in Vietnam. The theme is “Innovative Partnerships for Sustainable Growth: Connecting Vietnam with Regional and Global Ecosystems.”
The event gathers leaders, investors, businesses, and experts in finance, fintech, AI, healthcare, education, and sustainable tourism, aiming for tangible cooperation—from strategy to execution.
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