Ambassador Ivo Sieber (R) and Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son at the ceremony to handover the “Geneva Conference Room” to the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in November 2021Reporter: In 2021, the world was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the relationship between Vietnam and Switzerland was still carried out in a practical and effective manner, with the highlight event being the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the mutual visits of the two countries’ senior leaders. In your opinion, how meaningful are these events in promoting relations between the two countries in the coming time? Ambassador Ivo Sieber: The last year offered multiple opportunities to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance the dynamic cooperation between our two countries despite the COVID-19 related complexities. I feel fortunate and I am proud that we were able to accomplish key milestones during our jubilee year. The two high-leve
Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber (L) and Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen make Tet biscuits at Hope Box (Photo: Screenshot) The ambassadors and women in Hope Box made Tet biscuits and spread the message of “hope” in the new year. Through the special visit, the diplomats expressed their hope to contribute to raising awareness about gender equality and preventing gender-based violence in Vietnam. New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson expressed her delight to welcome her first Tet in Vietnam, describing it a great opportunity to learn from some extraordinary women about what this holiday means to the people of Vietnam and to share some stories of “Hope” for the New Year. “2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Tigers are known for their courage, generosity and their drive to help others. And that pretty much sums up the women I’ve met here at Hope Box. I hope that in the Year of the Tiger, all of our countries have the courage to nurture, educate, support and protect our women and girls.
On the threshold of the Lunar New Year (Tet), Ambassadors to Vietnam of New Zealand, Canada, Norway and Switzerland, have visited Hope Box, a shelter for victims of gender-based violence, in Hanoi.
On the threshold of the lunar New Year (Tet), Ambassadors to Vietnam of the G4 countries, namely New Zealand, Canada, Norway and Switzerland, have visited Hope Box, a shelter for victims of gender-based violence, in Hanoi.
Vietnam is a rising star of South-East Asia startup scene and will become the third-largest ecosystem in the region in 2022, according to venture fund Nextrans Vietnam.