Vietnam Leads Efforts to Strengthen ASEAN-Switzerland Ties, Focusing on Trade, Investment, and Innovation
Vietnam, as chair of the ASEAN Committee in Bern, met with the Swiss National Council President to discuss strengthening cooperation between ASEAN and Switzerland in trade, investment, innovation, sustainable development, and tourism. Switzerland affirmed the importance of Southeast Asia and explored possibilities for FTAs and a parliamentary friendship group.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Vietnam Holds Cultural Exchange with Russia and Belarus in Hungary
Vietnam, alongside Russia and Belarus, hosted a cultural exchange event titled 'To the Land of Shared Memories' in Budapest, Hungary. The initiative aims to bolster people-to-people exchanges and strengthen friendships between Vietnam and the two nations.
- Vietnam Defence Minister Urges United, Resilient ASEAN at 13th ADMM+
Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang called for upholding international law and regional commitments while promoting ASEAN's central role at the 13th ADMM+ in the Philippines. He also emphasized strengthening responses to cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
- Vietnam Surpasses China as RoK's Top Source of Foreign Students
Vietnam has surpassed China as the leading source of foreign students to South Korea (RoK). This development highlights deepening cultural exchange and growing interest in higher education among Vietnamese youth. The historical bond, dating back 800 years to a Vietnamese prince settling in Korea, also plays a role.
- Vietnamese Defense Minister Meets Australian, Japanese, Philippine Counterparts at ADMM
Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang held meetings with his Australian, Japanese, and Philippine counterparts on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in the Philippines. Discussions focused on the positive development of defense cooperation and future collaboration.