Event Reports

The 13th OCEAN DIALOGUE

Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas

The 13th Ocean Dialogue, co-organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam and the Bien Dong Institute – Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, was held on 14 November in Can Tho city. This event, part of a series initiated in 2017, has become a key element of KAS – DAV cooperation, offering a unique platform for scholars, diplomats, and scientists to discuss a broad range of ocean and maritime issues. This year’s dialogue, themed “Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas” centered on the BBNJ Agreement, also known as the “Treaty of the High Seas”.

The 3rd International Sinology Symposium

Transforming Development Model in the New Period: China and the New World Economic Order

Hanoi, November 28th – Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, in partnership with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), and the Foundation for East Sea Studies (FESS), successfully hosted the third International Sinology Symposium. Themed "Transforming Development Model in the New Period: China and the New World Economic Order" the event brought together nearly 150 participants, including scholars, researchers, China experts, and representatives from various institutions and agencies. Moreover, we were honored to have German Ambassador Helga Margarete Barth in attendance.

E-commerce Trends in the World and Implications for EU-Vietnam Trade

On 17th October, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam in partnership with the Vietnam Institute of Development Strategies (VIDS) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment organized a technical seminar which is a part of the research project “E-commerce Trends in the World and Implications for EU-Vietnam Trade”.

The 16th South China Sea International Conference

Navigating Narratives, Nurturing Norms

The 16th South China Sea International Conference, titled “Navigating Narratives, Nurturing Norms” was successfully held in Ha Long on October 23-24. This annual flagship event, supported by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss critical issues surrounding the South China Sea. The conference successfully fostered a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives on maritime security and regional cooperation. The emphasis on adhering to widely recognized principles and standards amidst global competition highlighted the conference’s commitment to ensuring international peace and providing a framework for peaceful dispute resolution.

Visit of MP Danny Freymark to Vietnam

MP Danny Freymark, Deputy Chairman of the CDU Parliamentary Group in the Berlin State Parliament, visited Hanoi, Vietnam from October 21 to October 22, 2024, facilitated by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam. The visit aimed to build bridges between Berlin and Hanoi through a German-Vietnamese municipal dialogue, strengthening of parliamentary and party ties, and promotion of people-to-people contacts.

Visit of MP Serap Güler to Vietnam

MP Serap Güler, a Member of the German Bundestag and Board Member of CDU, visited Vietnam from October 28 to October 30, 2024. The dialogue program organised by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam aimed at strengthening relations between Vietnam and Germany and fostering political dialogue about topics of mutual concern.

THE POLITICS OF GLOBALIZATION

Course Dissemination Workshop

Foreign and Security Affairs #KAS4Security is a crucial pillar of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam. Among its diverse activities, including flagship expert conferences and seminars, KAS has supported Vietnamese partners, particularly educational institutions, in designing course syllabi and textbooks in international relations, international politics, and foreign and security affairs.

MEKONG INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2024

ENERGY TRANSITION FOR A SUSTAINABLE MEKONG SUB-REGION

Hanoi, 27 September 2024 - The fourth edition of the Mekong Forum series, themed “Energy Transition for a Sustainable Mekong Sub-Region,” was successfully organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam in collaboration with the Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. This hybrid event attracted around 120 participants, including national scholars, experts from Mekong countries, and representatives of diplomatic institutions, to address the multifaceted challenges of energy transition in the region. And, we are delighted to have the participation of German expert Dr. Frederick Kliem who is from KAS Regional Programme on Energy Security and Climate Change Asia-Pacific (RECAP).

Neighborhood Planning and Design Towards Healthy Cities

Toolkit Launching event

The first collaborative project between KAS Vietnam and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, titled “Health-oriented policies and sustainable building practices to promote well-being and green urban governance in Vietnam (HOPE),” is completed. Initiated in 2022, the project has progressed through three phases, developing comprehensive and cross-cutting knowledge in health-oriented policies and sustainable building practices/green housing in Vietnamese cities. Additionally, both international and Vietnamese trans-disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge have been shared and exchanged. On Thursday, September 19th, final product of this project: The Toolkit for Neighborhood Planning and Design Towards Healthy Cities is officially presented to relevant audiences.

The EU Approach to Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: From Strategy to Practice

Research Dissemination Workshop co-oganized by KAS Vietnam and University of Social Sciences and Humanities

On 24 September, we were thrilled to share the findings from our three-year research project titled "EU Approach to Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: From Strategy to Practice". This collaborative effort between KAS and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities Hanoi has brought together representatives from the European Union in Vietnam, Dutch and German Embassies Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam German Embassy Hanoi, and numerous international relations lecturers and researchers from universities across Vietnam.