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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is a German foundation devoted to the promotion of liberal principles and to political education, both in Germany and abroad. FNF opened its office in Vietnam in September 2012 with a wide range of topics: Provincial Competitiveness Index, Free Trade Agreements, Market economy and Smart City. Our partners include Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Viet Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), University of Economics and Business (VNU-UEB), Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and other organisations. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us or reach our team here.
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Global Europe – Global Expectations
Today, we are experiencing that the European Union and its model of democratic societies are losing their worldwide popularity. The growing global influence of actors with values, political systems, and worldviews that are diametrically opposing to those of the EU, as well as the renaissance of geopolitical blocs (as evidenced by the abstention of some states in the UN in condemning Russia's war of aggression), further reinforce this trend. In the new era of geopolitics, characterized by strategic rivalry between authoritarian states on the one hand and liberal democracies on the other, these are alarming signs. In order to prevail against authoritarian regimes, the liberal model of EU democratic societies must regain its attractiveness in the world.
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FNF – FRASER – FTU: Seminar on "Trade Liberalization for Regional Economic Integration"
On the morning of December 7, 2022, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) and the Fraser Institute collaborated with Hanoi Foreign Trade University (FTU) to organize a scientific discussion on the topic “Trade Liberalization for Regional Economic Integration”. The seminar is an essential component of the Asia regional economic freedom meeting conducted by the Fraser Institute and the FNF Southeast and East Asia.
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FNF Vietnam - A decade for Freedom and Economic Development
On November 14, 2022, in Hanoi, the 10th anniversary of the FNF Office in Vietnam took place in Hanoi with the presence of his Excellency, Dr. Guido Hildner, the Ambassador of Germany. On this special occasion, FNF Vietnam also welcomed a high-level delegation from Germany including CEO - Ms. Annett Witte; Head of the International Department - Mr. René Klaff; and other FNF's Country Directors from Southeast Asia and East Asia to attend.
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10 Years Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation Vietnam (2012-2022) – Partners in Freedom
FNF stays committed to our goal of supporting Vietnam on its way to economic freedom, prosperity, and wealth. Our principles are based on loyalty to our long-term partners. For me as Country Director Vietnam, it is a great pleasure to celebrate 10 years of FNF Vietnam with our friends, supporters, and partners at a GALA Event on 14th November 2022.
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The Journalist Training Programme of 2022 has begun!
The LGBTQ+ community is still a marginalized group in Southeast and East Asia. Behind the headlines, the community still lack legislative protection of their civil liberties such as laws on gender recognition and equality in marriage. FNF Southeast and East Asia (SEEA) is supporting young journalists to dig deep into the stories behind the headlines of various discrimination and subliminal hostility that is still experience by the LGBTQ+ community in the region.
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“Smart Finance”, FNF’s financial education initiative for Young Vietnamese
The goal of becoming rich quickly unites many young Vietnamese. However, due to the lack of financial expertise, a growing number of people lose money every year in Ponzi schemes and obscure investment projects. Our new project of video series co-hosted with Lao Dong Newspaper, one of Vietnamese largest newspapers, has pioneered to launch a financial education initiative called “Tai chinh thong minh / Smart Finance“.
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Phu Yen: FNF supports international cooperation to promote the value of geopark heritage and sustainable tourism
On July 23, in Tuy Hoa city, with the support from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), the Institute of European Studies (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences) and Phu Yen province organized the conference "International cooperation to promote the value of geopark heritage and sustainable tourism in Phu Yen province".
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VACANCY NOTICE: Project Officer
FNF Vietnam is currently looking for candidates for the position of Project Officer, working at the FNF Vietnam office. To join our team, please send your application before December 14th, 2022.
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VACANCY NOTICE: Finance Assistant
FNF Vietnam is currently looking for candidates for the position of Finance Assistant, working at the FNF Vietnam office. To join our dynamic team, please send your application before October 09, 2022.
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The Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2022 - Enhancing the digital platform for the service industry
Hanoi, on May 20th, 2022, the Conference on the Announcement of the Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2022 (VAER 2022) will be held by the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) under the University of Economics and Business – VNU, and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF). The conference will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, with the participation of policy makers, scientists from international organizations and press agencies.
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International Conference "International Trade and Investment towards Green and Digital Transformation" (CIECI 2021)
In order to boost Digital Innovation and Transformation throughout 2021, the conference aims to enhance both academic and practical exchange as well as to create an open-sharing forum for national and international scholars, experts, and businesses to discuss greening and digitalizing international trade and investment activities.
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Will the VAT reduction in Vietnam achieve its goal? A critical-optimistic analysis
It has been almost two months since Vietnam implemented a VAT reduction from 10% to 8% with Decree No. 15/2022/ND-CP - together with the CIT-Deductions for Companies. The VAT move is a temporary reduction to be applied from 1/2 to 31/12/2022. The objective is to drive the recovery of the economy in the post-Covid19 time.
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Circular economy: the inevitable trend of future sustainable development
The Circular economy model of a larger-scale in Vietnam's economic sectors is not yet popular. However, because the Circular economy pursues the criteria of efficiency, energy-saving and sustainability, this is an inevitable and long-term trend even during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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VACANCY NOTICE: Executive Assistant cum Administrative Officer
FNF Vietnam is currently looking for candidates for the position of Executive Assistant cum Administrative Officer. Please send your application before 25/03/2022.
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VCCI & FNF: Business Handbook “Exploiting the EVFTA to import and export between Vietnam & Germany”
To support business from both Germany and Vietnam in import and export procedures of Germany and Vietnam and maximize benefits that EVFTA can bring to bilateral trade, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the support of the FNF Vietnam compiled and published "Business Handbook - Exploiting the EVFTA to import and export goods between Vietnam and Germany.
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[English below] 💥KHỞI ĐỘNG "FNF FREEDOM MARATHON" 🏃♂🏃♀🏃 "FNF Freedom Marathon" - Giải chạy thú vị do Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast & East Asia tổ chức dành cho tất cả mọi người, sẽ chính thức diễn ra từ ngày 𝟮𝟳/𝟬𝟮 đến 𝟭𝟵/𝟬𝟯. 🎯Với mục tiêu chạy 4⃣2⃣ km trong vòng 3⃣ tuần, KHÔNG có vạch xuất phát cố định 🙅, các bạn có thể tham gia chạy tại BẤT KỲ địa điểm, không gian nào mà mình ưa thích như máy chạy bộ, công viên, ngõ phố xung quanh nơi bạn sống... 🙆♀️👌 👉Để cập nhật thông tin về chương trình, hãy tham gia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/852834755805175 -------- We are so pleased to announce our FNF Freedom Marathon which will be held between 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫. Run 42km within a 3-week window at a location of your choice! There is no starting line. You can run on a treadmill, at the park, or on your neighborhood street. To keep up to date please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/852834755805175 #Running #marathon #runforfreedom #FNF #FNFSEEAsia #freedomrun #virtualrun
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💐🌟 THANK YOU and farewell for now, Linh Bui, our Project Manager and Economic Researcher. We will cherish all our memories together and the efforts you have contributed to the growth of FNF Vietnam in the last three years. We wish you good luck and great success on your future path 🍀❤️ ----------- 💐🌟 CẢM ƠN và tạm biệt Bùi Hà Linh, Quản lý Dự án và Nghiên cứu viên Kinh tế. Chúng tôi sẽ luôn trân quý những kỷ niệm và những đóng góp của bạn đối với sự phát triển của FNF Việt Nam trong ba năm vừa qua. Chúc Hà Linh thật nhiều may mắn và thành công trên con đường sự nghiệp phía trước 🍀❤️
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🏮 CHÚC MỪNG NĂM MỚI QUÝ MÃO 2023 😻 Năm chú Mèo đang đứng trước ngưỡng cửa mỗi nhà. Nhân dịp Tết đến Xuân về, Viện Friedrich Naumann Việt Nam kính chúc Quý vị và gia đình một mùa Tết Nguyên Đán hạnh phúc, thư thái và sum vầy bên những người thân yêu. Chúng tôi rất trân trọng những hợp tác quý báu từ các Quý đối tác và bạn bè thân thiết trong năm vừa qua, và mong đợi một năm mới gặt hái được nhiều thành tựu và thành công mới! 🥂✨ ------------ 🏮 HAPPY MEW YEAR 2023 😻 The "Year of the Cat" awaits us at the front door. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Vietnam hopes you will spend this special time relaxed and surrounded by your loved ones in a warm and happy atmosphere. We appreciate the great cooperation from our Valued Partners and Friends in the last year, and look forward to a prosperous journey ahead with many new achievements and successes! 🥂✨
