Log in
Business

Swiss firms highly value business environment reforms in Hanoi

The Swiss delegation led by Swiss Minister of State for Economic Affairs Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch visited Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment on October 11 during its working visit to Vietnam.

Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Doan Toan received the Swiss delegation.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Doan Toan receives the Swiss delegation led by Minister of State for Economic Affairs Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Doan Toan receives the Swiss delegation led by Minister of State for Economic Affairs Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch.
At the meeting, Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch highly appreciated the efforts made by the Vietnamese Government in general and Hanoi in particular in improving the business environment and supporting sustainable business development.
Since 2004, the World Bank published the report on the evaluation of the business environment in Asian countries, including Vietnam. The World Bank has evaluated reforms of business environment of all the country worldwide through each specific criterion. This valuation has put pressures on governments in improving the business environment.
The Vietnamese Government have issued some resolutions and provisions of administrative reform, contributing to create favourable conditions for improving the trade environment for both domestic and foreign businesses, including Swiss investors in the recent years.
"Vietnam has been always a reliable partner of us for years. We committed to support Vietnam addressing the economic challenges, especially the business environment. Vietnam is one of the two nations (along with Indonesia) in the Southeast Asia that the Swiss Government has get the priory in supporting to improve the country's business environment," she said.
Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch expressed her hope that the Swiss businesses will continue to seek attractive business opportunities in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, and vice versa, Vietnam enterprises will also have chances accessing to the Swiss market - one of the developed economies of the world.
During the reception for minister Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen Fleisch, Vice Chairman Nguyen Doan Toan said along with the Government's joint efforts to improve the business environment, Hanoi city has tried the best efforts to create favourable conditions for domestic and foreign enterprises operating in the locality, especially the Swiss investors .
The city strives to reach the target of 100% of documents registered online by 2017, he added.
The Vice Chairman hoped that Switzerland will continue to support Hanoi in the implementation of business environment reforms.
Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
Vietnam to tighten biometric authentication for new bank cards next year

Vietnam to tighten biometric authentication for new bank cards next year

Bank card issuers must conduct a face-to-face meeting and match the biometric data of individual customers or the legal representative of organizational customers with their identity documents.

Make in Vietnam forum spotlights breakthroughs shaping digital future in the country

Make in Vietnam forum spotlights breakthroughs shaping digital future in the country

Vietnam will host the seventh National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises on December 25 in Hanoi, highlighting policy directions, strategic technologies and progress under the “Make in Vietnam” initiative as the country pushes toward a stronger digital economy.

Hanoi and Moscow seek new economic momentum as partnership marks 75 years

Hanoi and Moscow seek new economic momentum as partnership marks 75 years

At the Moscow–Hanoi Business Forum, leaders from both capitals said 75 years of Vietnam–Russia ties provide a strong foundation to deepen economic and investment cooperation, especially in technology, trade and urban development.

Vietnam manufacturing maintains strong momentum despite storms disrupting supply chains

Vietnam manufacturing maintains strong momentum despite storms disrupting supply chains

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in November, marking the fifth straight month of improvement, even as severe storms caused supply-chain delays and slowed production, according to S&P Global.

Techfest 2025 returns to Hanoi, spotlighting Vietnam’s vibrant startup community

Techfest 2025 returns to Hanoi, spotlighting Vietnam’s vibrant startup community

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem pedestrian street will host Techfest Vietnam 2025 from December 12 to December 14, welcoming entrepreneurs, investors and the public to explore emerging technologies and celebrate the country’s growing culture of innovation.

Vietnam expands major entrepreneurship program to unlock opportunities for women nationwide

Vietnam expands major entrepreneurship program to unlock opportunities for women nationwide

The Vietnam Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program has surpassed nearly every target set for 2017–2025, empowering more than 118,000 women to launch new ventures and laying the groundwork for a stronger, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in the next decade.

HHTIP accompanies businesses in efficient energy use for sustainability

HHTIP accompanies businesses in efficient energy use for sustainability

As green transition becomes a decisive factor shaping future growth, Hanoi is intensifying efforts to push energy efficiency across its industrial zones. The city’s management board is building a development model centered on clean energy, responsible production and sustainable operations.

Vietnam launches Semiconductor Alliance to build skilled workforce, strengthen global industry ties

Vietnam launches Semiconductor Alliance to build skilled workforce, strengthen global industry ties

The newly launched Semiconductor Alliance in Vietnam seeks to develop skilled professionals, foster collaboration between universities and businesses while preparing the country to play a more active role in the global semiconductor industry.