Business

Prime Minister Brigitte Haas is the first leader of Liechtenstein to visit Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2008.

At their talks, the two leaders emphasized the need for both sides to further elevate trade and investment cooperation following the signing of the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement; and encourage more Swiss businesses to invest in Vietnam, particularly in the seaport sector.

As Vietnam grapples with the initial stages of population aging, the demographic shift also offers the chance to reconsider and renew its social welfare structure.

Vietnam’s solar energy sector is shifting toward market-driven growth, a recent conference heard, with direct power purchase agreements, storage, and decarbonization creating new investment opportunities.

The agreement was signed in Hanoi on October 18 in the presence of General Secretary and President To Lam.

The 227 businesses recognised this year collectively hold nearly 5,700 trademarks, patents and utility solutions, along with more than 2,400 international certificates and standards.