Bern: Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has expressed Vietnam's keen interest in leveraging Swiss expertise to develop an international financial centre (IFC) in the country. This initiative aims to focus on establishing robust institutional frameworks, acquiring operational know-how, and enhancing workforce training quality to support the financial hub's growth.

According to Vietnam News Agency, during official visits to Swiss President Guy Parmelin and President of the National Council of Switzerland Pierre-Andre Page in Bern, Binh emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties. He highlighted potential collaborations in trade and investment, science and technology, green transition, and renewable energy. These sectors are seen as integral to Vietnam's ambition of achieving double-digit GDP growth.

On the same day, Binh engaged with leaders from the Swiss - Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF), the Swiss - Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC), and representatives from finance and technology firms. These meetings aimed to foster trade and investment cooperation, with a particular emphasis on encouraging Swiss companies to participate in Vietnam's IFC development.