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Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement targeted for implementation in 2027

Vietnam and Switzerland are working to bring their newly signed free trade agreement with EFTA into force by early 2027, aiming to expand market access, attract investment and double bilateral trade by 2030.

Vietnam–EFTA trade deal seen opening door to capital, technology, skills

A free trade agreement between Vietnam and the four EFTA countries is expected to boost investment, technology transfer and workforce training, creating new opportunities for higher-value industries and sustainable growth.

VN attaches importance to friendship, multifaceted cooperation with Switzerland

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Hanoi on October 17 afternoon, as part of the latter’s two-day official visit to Vietnam.

Spouses of Vietnamese, Swiss leaders visit Hanoi University of Pharmacy

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, and Madam Caroline Parmelin, spouse of Swiss President Guy Parmelin, visited Hanoi University of Pharmacy on October 17.

VN, Switzerland to turn education, sci-tech, innovation into cooperation focus

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Swiss President Guy Parmelin agreed to turn education – training, science – technology, and innovation into the focus of the two countries’ cooperation during their meeting in Hanoi on October 17.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin makes first official visit to Vietnam

Swiss President Guy Parmelin and First Lady Caroline Parmelin arrived in Hanoi on October 17 for their first official visit to Vietnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, as the two countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations.