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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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Four waves of the digital currency and the future money
Since the start of the global financial crisis, the global economy has been influenced by two concurrent trends: Fewer people are using cash in favor of digital forms of payment and digital transactions. Digital forms of payment have been on the rise and the significance of cash as a means of payment has been falling for years – and the conventional financial world is trying to keep up. An in depth analysis will give insight into the future of digital currencies.
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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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Register for the 1st Episode of Innovation for Democracy Café!
In 2022 we are launching the “Innovation for Democracy Café“! In a series of digital events, we will showcase best practices of civil society: how to make use of digital technology or innovative approaches to foster freedom, democracy, and human rights.
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FNF Vietnam and the ARISE+ Vietnam Project looking for working relationship
ARISE+ Viet Nam, an EU’s ongoing flagship trade related assistance programme, and FNF Vietnam discuss potential collaboration and strengthening the relationship between the two parties to improve the capacity building and knowledge about the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in Viet Nam.
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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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English-Vietnamese Bilingual International Conference On "Vietnamese Digital Currency & Blockchain Enabled Applications In International Trade" Theme
Journal of Economic and Business Research (JABES), collaborates with FNF Vietnam to successfully organize International Conference English-Vietnamese Bilingual with "Vietnamese Digital Currency & Blockchain Enabled Applications in International Trade" Theme under Hybrid Meeting format. The conference is honored to attract approximately 140 domestic and international researchers and those interested.
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Central Bank Digital Currency: A Crypto Vision for Vietnam
Although blockchain technology has been known in Vietnam for a number of years, CBDC is still a new concept for the state bank and the responsible authorities. There has to be a long-term vision for the country, state FNF country director Andreas Stoffers and Doan Thanh Huyen in Hanoi.
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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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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 goods between Vietnam and 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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WORKSHOP "Facilitating production - business towards recovery and growth in a new normal"
On 15 Oct 2021, FNF Vietnam in collaboration with Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) and BIDV’s Training and Research Institute (BTRI), co-organised a report launching workshop entitled “Facilitating production – business: Solutions for Vietnamese household business”.
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VACANCY NOTICE: Project Manager - Climate Change Program
FNF Vietnam is currently looking for candidates for the position of Project Manager - Climate Change Program. Please send your application before 24/10/2021.
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VACANCY NOTICE: Office Intern in FNF Vietnam
Our Hanoi office is now open for a 3-month internship (can be extended to 6 months) of graduated or under-graduated Vietnamese students since November 2021. The deadline for application is October 10th, 2021.
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🎥🖊Nhân ngày Báo chí Cách mạng Việt Nam 21/6, chúng tôi xin gửi lời tri ân tới các phóng viên, nhà báo, biên tập viên đã theo dõi, đồng hành và hỗ trợ Viện Friedrich Naumann trong 10 năm vừa qua (2012-2022). Không chỉ tại Việt Nam mà trên hơn 60 quốc gia Viện Friedrich Naumann đang hoạt động, vai trò đưa tin, đóng góp vào giải quyết các vấn đề xã hội của các cơ quan báo chí là vô cùng quan trọng. Những nỗ lực truyền thông này đã tích cực hỗ trợ chúng tôi thực hiện các chương trình với tôn chỉ thúc đẩy các giá trị tự do trong kinh tế, xã hội trên toàn cầu. Trong "kỷ nguyên số" với nhiều cơ hội và thách thức, Viện Friedrich Naumann kính chúc các anh chị đang làm việc trong lĩnh vực báo chí luôn tràn đầy sức khỏe, bản lĩnh và lòng yêu nghề để không ngừng phát triển trong tương lai. #NationalPressDay
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(english below) 🇺🇸Chúng tôi vui mừng và tự hào khi TS. Nguyễn Hữu Huân đến từ Trường ĐH Kinh tế TPHCM (UEH), đã trở thành đại diện của Việt Nam tham dự chuyến thăm quan nghiên cứu với chủ đề đồng tiền kỹ thuật số và tương lai của tiền tệ, tổ chức bởi The World Order and Globalization Hub tại Washington, DC. 🌐The World Order and Globalization Hub (Trung tâm Trật tự Thế giới và Toàn cầu hóa) có trụ sở tại Washington, DC, là một sáng kiến của Viện Friedrich Naumann nhằm thiết lập các trung tâm chuyên môn trong khu vực về các vấn đề quốc tế nóng hổi, nhằm thúc đẩy đối thoại giữa các cấp chính trị, kinh doanh và nhà khoa học bằng việc tăng cường hiểu biết lẫn nhau trong bối cảnh kinh tế toàn cầu. ------------------ 🇺🇸We are delighted and proud that Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), has become the representative of Vietnam to participate in the study tour “The Case for Crypto: Digital Currencies and the Future of Money” in Washington, DC, organized by The World Order and Globalization Hub. 🌐The World Order and Globalization Hub, based in Washington, DC, is part of an initiative by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation to establish regional hubs of expertise on pressing international issues. The Hub fosters dialogue among political, business, and scientific multipliers by encouraging increased mutual understanding within the global economic landscape. #crypto #digitalcurrencies #futureofmoney #studytour2022
