Barely eighteen months after its launch, the reborn chamber reports 58 events, seven partnership agreements in motion across Asia and the Middle East, a rebuilt network spanning 31 countries, and a first-year operating surplus — with the Ambassador of the Philippines (the Chair of ASEAN Association) headlining as guest of honour.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — 8 June 2026 — The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan (CCIU) and SwissCham ASIA today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework to strengthen investment, trade, innovation, and business collaboration between Uzbekistan and the Swiss, European, and Asian business communities.

ZURICH, 4 June 2026 — SwissCham ASIA today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singularity Academy AG and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, establishing a framework to promote investment, innovation, education, and trade between Da Nang and Switzerland.

High-level meeting at Club Baur au Lac sets a five-pillar agenda spanning technology, education, culture, trade and sustainable development SwissCham ASIA - Bangladesh to UN (from the left to right: Dr. Urs Lustenberger, H.E. Ambassador Nahida Sobhan, Prof. dr. Ying Zhang, Mr. Sabuj Ahmed) ZURICH, Switzerland —May 28. 2026 — SwissCham Asia hosted H.E. Ambassador Nahida Sobhan, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Office in Geneva, and Mr. Sabuj Ahmed

May 2026- Singpapore + Switzerland | Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) has entered into a MOU strategic collaboration with SwissCham ASIA (SCA), witnessed by Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore.

Freiburg, Germany — 15 May 2026 — On the invitation of the Uzbek Consular Office in Frankfurt, SwissCham ASIA President Dr. iur. Urs Lustenberger met today in Freiburg, Germany, with representatives of the Uzbek Consular Team for German-speaking countries, Dr. Raupov Miranshokh and Mr. Bekhzod Abdullaev, for a constructive exchange on future collaboration between SwissCham ASIA and Uzbekistan.

SwissCham ASIA was honoured to meet and present to a delegation of Singaporean companies at the conclusion of a landmark visit organised by Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Engineering ("NYP") and supported by the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training on Sustainable Development.

SwissCham Asia is pleased to share that Patrick Kriesemer delivered his annual guest lecture on ASEAN at FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. The session covered ASEAN history and economic development, enriched by Patrick’s 25 years of regional experience. Patrick has been contributing this lecture on behalf of SwissCham Asia for 11 years, and once again the discussion stood out for its strong student engagement and high-quality questions.

SwissCham Asia met H.E. Ambassador Tshering Lhadn, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations Office in Geneva, together with Counsellor Mr. Passang Dorji

November 25, 2025. The Swiss delegation representing SwissCham Asia, Singularity Academy, and the Verus Care Group, led by Dr Urs Lustenberger, Prof. Dr Ying Zhang, continued its official mission in Da Nang with two high-level institutional visits focused on expanding cooperation in mental-health care, integrative medicine, and medical innovation.

On the third day of its official mission to Da Nang, the SwissCham ASIA delegation, led by Dr. Urs Lustenberger—together with Singularity Academy and Verus Care Group—led by Prof Dr Ying Zhang, held a series of high-level meetings with the city’s leading academic, medical, and corporate institutions. The discussions marked a significant step forward in strengthening Swiss–Vietnamese collaboration in talent development, education innovation, arbitration expertise, and integrat

SwissCham ASIA completed its second full day of intensive high-level meetings in Da Nang, engaging in deep and multidimensional discussions with government leaders and major industrial partners. Led by Dr. Urs Lustenberger and Prof. Dr. Ying Zhang, the delegation continued to advance the Chamber’s mission of strengthening Swiss–Vietnam cooperation in finance, law, technology, and sustainable development.

SwissCham ASIA commenced its high-level mission to Vietnam today at the official invitation of the DaNang City Government and the Superior Court—marking a strengthened strategic partnership between Switzerland and Vietnam in technology, education, legal development, medical care development, and economic transformation. The delegation is led by Dr. Urs Lustenberger, President of SwissCham ASIA,

Switzerland — October 22, 2025. The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) welcomed Dr. Urs Lustenberger — Fellow of Singularity Academy, President of SwissCham Asia, and Honorary Consul of the Philippines to Switzerland — for a public lecture offering a balanced examination of China’s changing position in the world order. FHNW Lecture by Urs Lustenberger about China Speaking to an audience of students, academics, business leaders, and diploma

October 30. 2025. Zurich | SwissCham Asia was honored to participate in the Zurich Consular Association meeting — a meaningful platform bringing together consuls from around the world to exchange ideas on policy, business, and cultural collaboration in Zurich.

Zurich, September 2025 — Malaysia has officially launched its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Zurich, presenting a...

SwissCham Asia had the great honour to support the 2025 visit of Khentrul Tenzin Chokey Juney Rinpoche, a highly respected Bhutanese Buddhist master and founder of Tara Monastery in Paro, Bhutan. From June 7 to 20, Rinpoche led a series of public teachings in Zurich, sharing his profound insights on The Way of the Bodhisattva, mindfulness, and compassion.

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