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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: 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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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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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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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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(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
