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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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EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)
This paper analyzes typical features of the "new generation" FTA as they are concretized in the EVFTA. It then identifies the unprecedented opportunities that these “new-generation” commitments promise to bring to Vietnam and evaluates the costs that Vietnam has to pay for such a promising future. It seems that all these potential impacts from the EVFTA are indispensable for Vietnam to move forward in a changing world.
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Does AI make it more fair for workers?
Some companies are already replacing workers with ChatGPT, saying they saved money using the AI tool. The ChatGPT’s booming is making people question whether tech innovation is promoting the gig economy. Ms. Ngọc Le – Project Management & Economic Researcher at Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) shared her thoughts.
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International Women's Day 2023
Here at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation we want to see a world where differences are valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity.
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CBDC in Vietnam
This policy paper analyzes developments of digital currency and makes recommendations for the design of a Vietnamese CBDC.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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(English below) 📸 BUSINESS CHALLENGES MÙA 6 Tối ngày 25/3, Trường Trường Đại học Kinh tế - Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội Viện Friedrich Naumann Việt Nam phối hợp tổ chức Chung kết Cuộc thi Business Challenges mùa 6. Cuộc thi hướng tới mục tiêu xây dựng và phát triển hệ sinh thái khởi nghiệp và mang đến một sân chơi bổ ích về kinh doanh khởi nghiệp cho giới trẻ. Ngoài ra, đây cũng là chuỗi hoạt động nhằm gắn liền học tập với trải nghiệm thực tiễn, kết nối với doanh nghiệp, hình thành một mạng lưới hỗ trợ các ý tưởng, hoạt động khởi nghiệp cho sinh viên. ️🥇️ Với phần thể hiện xuất sắc, đội thi LEAN PLATFORM với dự án LEAN Social - Không gian học tập và làm việc ảo cho GENZ đã chinh phục Hội đồng Ban giám khảo, giành ngôi vị Quán quân Nhánh 1 tại cuộc thi UEB Business Challenges mùa 6. ----------- 📸 BUSINESS CHALLENGES SEASON 6 On the evening of March 25, the University of Economics - Hanoi National University, and Friedrich Naumann Foundation Vietnam jointly organized the Finals of Business Challenges Season 6. The contest aims to build and develop a startup ecosystem and provide a valuable playground for young people in entrepreneurship. In addition, this is also a series of activities to link learning with practical experience, connect with businesses, and form a network to support startup ideas and activities for students. ️🥇️ With excellent performance, the LEAN PLATFORM team with the project LEAN Social - A virtual learning and working space for GENZ has conquered the Jury and won the 1st Division Champion at the UEB Business Challenges season 6. #FNFproject #UEB #BUSINESS_CHALLENGES_SEASON_6 #Startup #CuocthiSV
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[PUBLICATION] This paper analyzes typical features of the "new generation" #FreeTradeAgreement as they are concretized in the #EVFTA. It then identifies the unprecedented opportunities that these commitments promise to bring to Vietnam and evaluates the costs that Vietnam has to pay for such a promising future. 👉Read it here: https://www.freiheit.org/vietnam/eu-vietnam-free-trade-agreement-evfta #publication #VietnamEconomy
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[FNF 🤝 UEH] Sáng nay, Viện FNF đã tham gia vào Hội thảo Quốc gia "Động lực phát triển kinh tế-xã hội vùng Đông Nam Bộ: Tiềm năng và Thách thức”, tổ chức bởi UEH - Trường Đại học Kinh tế TP.HCM. Trình bày tại sự kiện, GS.TS. Andreas Stoffers nhấn mạnh về khả năng xây dựng TP.HCM trở thành trung tâm tài chính của vùng Đông Nam Bộ và tiến tới trở thành trung tâm tài chính khu vực và quốc tế trong tương lai. Trong năm 2023, Viện FNF và Trường ĐH Kinh tế TP.HCM sẽ tiếp tục hợp tác trong các hoạt động nghiên cứu và tư vấn chính sách về phát triển kinh tế thị trường tại Việt nam. 👉Thông tin sự kiện được đăng tải trên Báo Nhân Dân: https://nhandan.vn/tim-giai-phap-thuc-day-phat-trien-kinh-te-xa-hoi-vung-dong-nam-bo-post742298.html và Báo Tuổi Trẻ: https://tuoitre.vn/dong-gop-nhieu-nhung-vung-dong-nam-bo-chua-duoc-dau-tu-tuong-xung-20230310090808316.htm #FNFmedia #UniversityProject #FNFproject #UEH
