Switzerland and Vietnam Strengthen Trade, Investment and Innovation Cooperation

On 17 October, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs reported that President Guy Parmelin’s visit to Vietnam focused on trade, investment and innovation. The EFTA–Vietnam free trade agreement was scheduled for signing on 18 October, creating a new focus for bilateral economic cooperation. Public agencies, trade advisers and businesses can explore opportunities in market-entry planning, investment analysis and public-sector programme evaluation. HPC can support organisations with economic data analysis and decision-support tools; no specific consulting contract value was disclosed.