From January 28 to 30, 2026, a delegation of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) led by Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha accompanied First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and the Government delegation on a working visit to Switzerland. The visit aimed to strengthen and further deepen the bilateral cooperation, while gaining experience in financial sector development, connectivity, and investment promotion in support of Vietnam’s International Financial Centres (IFCs), thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy.
Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha, together with the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Government delegation, meets the Swiss National Bank
Within the framework of the visit, First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and the Government delegation held high-level meetings with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and President of the National Council Pierre André. At these meetings, the two sides reaffirmed the significant potential for cooperation in political and diplomatic relations, particularly in the finance and banking sector.
Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha, together with the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Government delegation, meets President of the Swiss National Council Pierre André
Alongside the First Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha attended a working session with the leadership of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). At the meeting, Ms. Rosmarie Schlup, Member of the SNB Governing Board, expressed her strong impression of Vietnam’s development objectives and highly commended the establishment of Vietnam’s IFCs, noting that it would create additional momentum to attract international investors. The SNB emphasized its key policy pillar of maintaining long-term price stability as a foundation for sustainable growth, implemented through an independent and transparent monetary policy. In response, Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha spoke highly of the SNB’s role in safeguarding price and financial stability, thereby supporting the development of Switzerland’s financial and banking system. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange experience in areas of mutual interest.
Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha, together with the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Government delegation, meets the Swiss National Bank
During the visit, the Government delegation also held meetings and dialogues with representatives of major Swiss financial groups, banks, and business associations, including UBS, Sygnum, Safra Sarasin, the Swiss–Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF), the Swiss–Asia Chamber of Commerce (SACC), the Swiss Employers’ Federation, the Global Swiss Business Association, and the Association of Swiss Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Industries. These engagements aimed to promote trade and investment cooperation, focusing particularly on encouraging Swiss enterprises to invest in Vietnam’s IFCs. At these meetings, First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and members of the Government delegation shared Vietnam’s objectives and strategic orientations for the development of the IFCs.
Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha, together with the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Government delegation, meets Mr. Philipp Roesler, Honorary Consul and Member of the Leadership Board of the Swiss–Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF).
Addressing representatives of the Swiss business and banking community, Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha noted that in recent years, the SBV has actively implemented the Government’s directives, with a focus on improving the legal framework for banking operations. Particular emphasis has been placed on the formulation and issuance of Decree No. 329/2025/ND-CP. He affirmed that attracting major and reputable Swiss financial institutions to participate in Vietnam’s IFCs, through special incentive mechanisms and policies that go beyond existing regulations, would not only help mobilize high-quality capital but also enable Vietnam to access advanced technologies and modern governance experience in the finance and banking sector.
The SBV delegation meets the Association of Swiss Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Industries
Leaders of Swiss enterprises, banks, and business associations expressed strong impressions of Vietnam’s recent economic achievements and confidence in its growth prospects. They welcomed the establishment of Vietnam’s IFCs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and expressed their readiness to cooperate and share experience in the development of the IFCs.