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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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FNF and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences made a milestone in cooperation
On June 17th, 2021, the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between FNF Vietnam and the Institute for European Studies (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences) for the period 2021-2024 was solemnly held.
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VACANCY NOTICE: Project Assistant in FNF Vietnam
We are currently looking for candidates for a 6-month position of Project Assistant working in FNF Hanoi. Please send your application before 11/06/2021.
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Brightening EVFTA Lighthouse
The networking event “Brightening EVFTA Lighthouse”, hosted by FNF Vietnam, opened a space for Vietnamese SMEs to connect with all European trade promotion agencies in Vietnam, to work together to create more successful businesses under EVFTA
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Internship at Friedrich Naumann Foundation For Freedom Vietnam
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is a Germany's liberal NGO, working in Vietnam from 2012 with the mission of promoting the market economy in Vietnam through cooperation projects, exchanges and training programs. We are open for a 3-month internship (can be extended to 6 months) of graduated or under-graduated Vietnamese students since April 2021.
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Low public debt as recipe for Vietnam’s success and repositioning
Vietnam's public debt has decreased to about 55.0% of GDP by the end of 2020. This sound fiscal policy - together with prudent monetary policy - makes Vietnam fit for the post-Covid 19 crisis era. This paves the way for the country's powerful repositioning.
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The Role of the New Investment Law and EVFTA
Since the New Investment law is aimed to ease the doing of business in Vietnam it will have a positive impact on the attraction of FDI and the improvement of Vietnam’s business environment. This effect is perfectly timed with the positive effects of free trade agreements and creates synergies in times of Vietnam’s repositioning after the Covid19 crisis.
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Opportunities from EVFTA for Vietnamese and German entrepreneurs
A WebTalk for the event of the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Germany and Vietnam, covering the topic of opportunities from EVFTA for the economic development of the two countries.
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The project "EVFTA Lighthouse" supports Vietnamese SMEs to take advantage of EVFTA
Project "EVFTA Lighthouse" by FNF Vietnam aims to create effective cooperation between a number of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises and European enterprises by capitalizing on the opportunities and advantages provided by the EU - VN Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
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[TÀI CHÍNH THÔNG MINH #13] - "Hoãn sung sướng" khi quẹt thẻ tín dụng Trong số 13 của chương trình Tài chính thông minh, Ths. Phạm Thế Thành, giảng viên trường Array sẽ chia sẻ những lưu ý khi sử dụng thẻ tín dụng một cách hợp lý, giúp các bạn trẻ vừa tận dụng tối đa ưu điểm của thẻ mà không bị cuốn vào vòng xoáy nợ nần. --------------------- 🤝 "Tài chính Thông minh" - Chương trình phối hợp giữa Viện Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Vietnam (FNF) và BÁO LAO ĐỘNG nhằm chia sẻ các kiến thức cơ bản về tự do tài chính giúp người trẻ nâng cao sự tự chủ trong cuộc sống. 🔸 Hãy đăng ký và theo dõi các số của "Tài chính Thông Minh" tại kênh YouTube của FNF Vietnam: bit.ly/FNFVNYoutube #Series_TaiChinhThongMinh #FNFVNProject #FNFMedia #FinancialFreedom #financeeducation
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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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