The two sides pledged to promote ties between innovation hubs, research institutes, universities, and enterprises, while stepping up collaboration in AI, quantum technology, green energy, the digital economy, higher education, and vocational training.
The General Secretary and President noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, Vietnam and Switzerland have consistently nurtured their friendship, strengthened political trust and expanded cooperation across various fields for the benefit of their people.
The programme expected to offer medical check-ups to around 2,000 local residents, including approximately 1,000 people of Vietnamese origin.
The fact that all Vietnamese team members won medals once again highlighted Vietnamese students’ capabilities in international scientific competitions and recognises the efforts of students and teachers in selection, training and academic preparation.
Noting that Vietnam is accelerating its shift towards a growth model driven by science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, the Ambassador called on MATE to strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese partners in areas of shared strengths and complementary needs, including biotechnology, climate-resilient crop breeding, agricultural product processing and preservation, sustainable aquaculture, smart agriculture and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Singapore-based NSQ Capital, a private equity fund focused on healthcare, announced a strategic investment partnership with the Anh Sang International Eye Hospital System on August 18, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of eye care services in Vietnam.
Held from August 17-28 under the theme Restoring Land, Restoring Hope, the session brings together high-level representatives from 197 member countries, scientists, international organisations and businesses worldwide.
The Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA), in coordination with the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), organised the WAN-IFRA AI Forum 2026 in Hanoi on August 14.
As Vietnam enters a new phase of national development, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai emphasised that achieving the goal of "leaving no one behind" requires joint efforts across all sectors of society alongside state resources.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, hosted a grand welcome ceremony in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 17 for Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse, Caroline Parmelin, who are on an official visit to Vietnam.
The reserve, covering 8,408 hectares, aims to protect and maintain the area and quality of natural forests, conserve biodiversity, endangered and rare species, and natural habitats typical of the region.
The country now has 34 transplant centres capable of performing heart, liver, lung, kidney and cornea transplants. Beyond single-organ procedures, Vietnam has also mastered multi-organ and domino transplant techniques.
MAS said the current appreciating policy band would allow the Singapore dollar to strengthen further, helping offset the expected near-term increase in imported inflation and supporting a gradual easing of price pressures in 2027.
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