Swiss experts put high expections on PM Chinh's Davos trip
Swiss experts are optimistic about the success of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming working trip to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF-54) in Davos, Switzerland from January 16, saying that it is an opportunity for Vietnam to assert its contributions and role at multilateral forums.
At the signing ceremony for Vietnam-WEF MoU for 2023-2026 (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Bern (VNA) –Swiss experts are optimistic about the success of Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh’s upcoming working trip to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic F♔orum (WEF-54) in Davos,💝Switzerland from January 16, saying that it is an opportunity forVietnam to assert its contributions and role at multilateral forums.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Bern, formerDeputy Prime Minister of Germany and first Honorary Consul of Vietnam inSwitzerland Philipp Rösler said Vietnamhas made significant contributions to multilateral forums in recent years.
He saw PM Chinh leading a high-level delegation, includingnumerous business representatives, to the WEF annual meeting in Davos, as asignificant milestone.
Their engagements will be another triumph in Vietnam'sseries of notable diplomatic events, showcasing the country's strength in future-oriented economicplans, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and digitalisationacross all sectors, from food and agriculture to manufacturing, services anddigital solutions, he said.
Ivo Sieber, former Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam, expressed highexpectations for the Vietnamese leader’s trip, saying that he will not only attendsessions but sideline meetings also.
He noted that over the 50 years since the establishment offormal relations, Vietnam and Switzerland have collaborated on various jointdevelopment projects and shared similarities. He cited Vietnam is a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025term, while Switzerland held the presidency of this body last year.
Talking with the VNA at the launch of theVietnam-Switzerland Economic Forum in Zurich city, fꦺormer member of the SwissPeople's Party and the current Editor-in-Chief of the Swiss weekly DieWeltwoche Roger Köppel suggested that Vietnam should take advanꦉtage of platforms likethe Davos meeting to showcase its achievements in recent years to the world.
For him, Vietnam is amodel of cooperation and maintained balance, he said.
Meanwhile, Ewald Beivi,an official responsible for relations and business development at theUniversity of Zurich, believed that the WEF meeting in Davos presents a majoropportunity for Vietnam to explore new ideas and stay abreast of emergingtrends. Importantly, it is essential to go there to listen and connect, headded.
In Davos, PM Chinh is due to deliver speeches sharing Vietnam's visions atkey sessions, including a WEF Country Strategic Dialogue onVietnam, a policy dialogue of Vietnam and a discussion with some ღASEANcountries on promoting the role of global cooperation in ASEAN./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 27 emphasised the importance of global and all-people approaches to and response measures against “headwinds” that are hindering economic growth of the world and Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is in Beijing for an official visit to China and attendance at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Since the relationship was set up in 1989, cooperation between Vietnam and the WEF has become more substantive, focusing on important fields like macro policy consulting, plastic waste reduction, and sustainable agriculture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland and pay official visits to Hungary and Romania from January 16-23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on January 11.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF-54) in Davos, Switzerland from January 16-18 will provide a chance for Vietnam to highlight ideas, commitment and solutions to realise the country’s strategy on sustainable socio-economic development and international integration, according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
At the signing ceremony for Vietnam-WEF MoU for 2023-2026 (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
