SVBG AT A GLANCE
A nonprofit association, Swiss-Vietnamese Business Gateway (SVBG) aims to promote stronger economic relations between Switzerland and Vietnam by providing medium and small sized enterprises of the two countries with essential, practical and exclusive information, and assisting them through their pursuit of business objectives in the other’s land.
On its path to achieving goals in economic sphere, SVBG is equally passionate to bring the Swiss and Vietnamese peoples closer through cultural exchanges, networking and dissemination of information about country’s uniqueness, be it political system, education, or tourism and gastronomy.
SVBG was founded in Lausanne on 27 January 2021. The association is registered with the Commercial Register of canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission: We promote stronger economic relations and better business environments for Swiss and Vietnamese enterprises.
Our Vision: We strive to become a solid, trustful and indispensable bridge linking up SMEs of Switzerland and Vietnam.
Our Values
Commitment
We carry out all work with the greatest responsibility and accountability.
Service
We spare no effort for the legitimate benefits of Members, Partners and engaging Parties.
Respect
We practice and encourage the highest respect of law and regulations, of cultural differences and for each other.
Our Scope of Activities
Acting as a promoter and facilitator, SVBG is equipped to:
- 1. Inform enterprises about the economic environment, trade and investment opportunities of the other country through meetings, conferences, seminars and internal newsletters
- 2. Advise companies and facilitate market entry formalities aiming to maximize their chance of success in the other country
- 3. Develop favorable links for cooperation and transfer of technology and innovation of commercial nature from Switzerland to Vietnam
- 4. Introduce and provide companies with experts, professionals and the skilled laborers suitable to their specific needs
- 5. Work with Vietnamese and Swiss authorities towards creating business environments conducive for enterprises and investors of the two countries to fully capitalize on their potentials and complement advantages
- 6. Organize networking, social and cultural events for Members and interested Parties, contributing to the Association’s objectives
Our Teams
Founders
AXEL ARMELLIN-NGUYEN
SECRETARY GENERAL
NGUYEN THI THUC (a.k.a THUC MINH)
PRESIDENT
NHAT VUONG
TREASURER
Honorary Members
PIERRE SCHIFFERLI
ADVISOR
LUONG VAN MY THIEN
HON. PRESIDENT, CHIEF ADVISOR
PHAM SY CHUNG
ADVISOR
GRÉGORY VIONNET
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE
XUAN-HUONG-MAI NGUYEN
RAFFAELE CAPOMOLLA
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE
Vietnam Representation
DANG THE DUC
SHARON CAO THAO NGUYEN
SECRETARY
PHAM HA ANH VIET
DEPUTY CHIEF REPRESENTATIVE
Our Partners
Government Partners
Corporate Partners
