Swiss Global Citizen, Diplomat, Dev Professional. Passionate about Agenda2030 & SDGs (https://teapawt.org/t.co/DBCHMN9AtR). Personal account. Pls also follow @SwissAmbVietnam
Hanoï, Viêtnam
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Thomas Gass retweeted
🇨🇭🤝🇻🇳 On 17 October, Swiss President @ParmelinG joined Vietnamese GenSec/President Tô Lâm for a walk, thru cheering crowds, to the iconic Swiss Clock by Hoàn Kiếm Lake - a symbol of the enduring friendship between both capitals and the peoples of Switzerland and Viet Nam🕰️₊˚✮
Thomas Gass retweeted
🇻🇳🇨🇭 Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Swiss President Guy Parmelin agreed to turn education–training, science–technology, and innovation into the focus of the two countries’ cooperation during their meeting in Hà Nội on Saturday.
👉 vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws…
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🇻🇳 🇨🇭 🇱🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 Việt Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein – officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in Hà Nội on Sunday after 14 years of negotiations
👉 vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws…
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Vietnamese, Swiss leaders, their spouses take evening stroll around Hanoi’s iconic lake
Full report: news.tuoitre.vn/vietnamese-s…
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🇻🇳🇨🇭 A milestone for free trade: The EFTA-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is officially signed! ✍🏻
I am highly pleased to celebrate this historic step alongside our partners 🇮🇸🇱🇮🇳🇴. This modern and comprehensive FTA significantly strengthens trade relations with Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and fast-growing economies.
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Un bain de foule au cœur de Hanoï ! 🇻🇳🇨🇭
Aux côtés du président vietnamien Tô Lâm, nous avons parcouru les rues animées de la capitale vietnamienne jusqu’à l’horloge offerte par la ville de Berne en 2010, à l’occasion du millénaire de Hanoï. Un beau symbole de notre amitié !
Une formidable ambiance et un accueil des plus chaleureux. Un grand merci pour cette magnifique soirée !
Thomas Gass retweeted
It was a pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng 🇻🇳 We exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral relations and explored the opportunities and challenges arising from artificial intelligence. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to deepening cooperation and promoting innovation, prosperity and sustainable growth in both our countries.
Thomas Gass retweeted
👏💐 A Warm Welcome to President @ParmelinG in Viet Nam 🥰
🔴 This morning, President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin has arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, beginning his official visit to Viet Nam on 17–18 October 2026. 🇨🇭🤝🇻🇳
Thomas Gass retweeted
Joined by OECD colleagues to congratulate our Swiss colleague, Thomas Gass, on his appointment as upcoming Chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) - great appointment to an important role; we wish him all the best
Thomas Gass retweeted
Delighted to celebrate our National Day with the Swiss community in Nha Trang (the traditional way 😉). Thank you, Bruno Huber & Mövenpick for bringing us all together and for your stellar hospitality! 🇨🇭👏🥂🍾
Thomas Gass retweeted
In Vietnam 🇻🇳, the engagement in humanitarian action and commitment to international humanitarian law is led by the highest level of the state. Today, President and CPV SecGen To Lam addressed the 12th Congress of the Vietnamese Red Cross, as Honorary President of the Society. 👏
Thomas Gass retweeted
Gratulation an Thomas Gass zur Wahl als Vorsitzender des OECD-Entwicklungsausschusses DAC!
Dieses führende internationale Gremium für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit trägt dazu bei, internationale Standards weiterzuentwickeln und den Dialog mit Gebern und Partnerländern zu stärken.
Deeply honoured by the trust OECD DAC members placed in me.
As development cooperation undergoes profound change, the DAC must ensure international cooperation remains credible, effective and fit for the future, while advancing sustainable development and global public goods.
Pleased to announce today the appointment of @ThomasGass, currently Ambassador of Switzerland and Head of Mission in Hanoi, Viet Nam, as the new Chair of the #OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC).
🔗 oe.cd/6Ej
Thomas Gass retweeted
@ThomasGass, current Ambassador of Switzerland and Head of Mission in Hanoi, Viet Nam, was appointed today as the new Chair of the #OECD Development Assistance Committee.
He will take up his new position in early 2027.
Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/21x3YYY
Thomas Gass retweeted
🇻🇳 #NPT2026 concluded after 4 weeks of deliberations.
Despite no consensus outcome, the Conference reaffirmed the NPT’s central role. Viet Nam’s Presidency was widely recognized for its inclusive and transparent approach.
#Disarmament #UN #Multilateralism
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It was an honor to exchange with President Tô Lâm of 🇻🇳 on finalising the negotiations on an FTA together with the #EFTA members in the coming months and the prospects for future cooperation between our countries.
General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam had a phone conversation with Swiss President Guy Parmelin on May 11
en.baochinhphu.vn/general-se…
Thomas Gass retweeted
The top 5 universities for hospitality and leisure management are all Swiss, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026:
🥇 @EHLnews
🥈 @LesRochesNews
🥉 Glion Institute of Higher Education
Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) and César Ritz Colleges Switzerland round out the top 5.
ℹ️ bit.ly/3DBl4d6
Thomas Gass retweeted
AI is evolving rapidly. Governance must evolve with it.
Switzerland🇨🇭promotes an approach grounded in transparency, human rights and international cooperation.
Bringing together governments, industry and civil society to shape AI collectively ⬇️
Thomas Gass retweeted
The transatlantic slave trade stole the lives of millions.
But the racism that once justified this atrocity still endures.
Let's honour slavery victims and their descendants by fighting for justice, dignity and equality today.
#FightRacism