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Mekong International Forum 2024

Energy Transition for a Sustainable Mekong Sub-Region

The Mekong International Forum 2024 is expected to: (1) Enhance understanding of the geopolitical and energy landscape in the Mekong Sub-Region (2) Identify of best practices and policy synergies for regional energy transition (3) Strengthen multistakeholder engagement in green energy development (4) Deliver strategic recommendations for technology adoption and policy harmonization

Workshop

Workshop on International experiences on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing

Co-organized by KAS Vietnam and Department of Criminal and Administrative Legislation, Ministry of Justice

The workshop will explore international experiences in developing and enforcing legal regulations to prevent and combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. It will focus on enhancing the effectiveness of Vietnam’s Effectiveness Assessment Report and Technical Compliance Report. Specifically, the workshop will address areas where Vietnam currently falls short of Financial Action Task Force standards, particularly those related to the Ministry of Justice’s responsibilities. This includes regulations on money laundering (Recommendation No. 3), criminal penalties for acts related to the financing of terrorism (Recommendation No. 5), criminalization and financial penalties for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (Recommendation No. 7), and issues concerning the criminal liability of legal entities for money laundering and terrorist financing.

Event

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 nearing completion. 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 will be officially presented to relevant audiences.

Lecture

Training course on preventing and resolving international investment disputes

Co-organized by KAS Vietnam and Department of International Law, Ministry of Justice

The training course "Preventing and resolving international investment disputes according to laws, international commitments of Vietnam and international experiences" is designed to impart comprehensive understanding and expertise in foreign investment legislation, uphold Vietnam’s pledges to international investment, and foster proactive engagement in the resolution of global investment conflicts. It also facilitates the sharing of insights that aid in addressing practical challenges encountered by legal professionals and public servants involved in the legal oversight and administration of foreign investment at the ministry and provincial levels.

Specialist conference

Conference "Impact assessment of policies in development of legal normative documents 2024"

Co-organized by KAS Vietnam and Department of General Affairs in Legislative Development, Ministry of Justice

Specialist conference

Vietnam 2045 Report: Global Economic Trends and Policy Implications for Vietnam

Conference co-organized by KAS and Vietnam Institute for Development Strategies, Ministry of Planning and Investment

The aim of the conference is to gather key recommendations from both Vietnamese and international experts about the new global challenges and opportunities for Vietnam and appropriate strategies to response.

Workshop

Innovating and Improving the Efficiency of Law Implementation Organization in the Period 2025-2030

Workshop co-organised by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam and Ministry of Justice

Expert panel

The China Talk 23

The future of world order: a view from China

China Talk 23 aims to facilitate a robust exchange of ideas, insights, and perspectives on the theme “The future of world order: a view from China”. This is a continuation of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) China Talk series in collaboration with Konrad – Andenauer – Stiftung (KAS) in Vietnam, which has been bridging the fields of Chinese studies since 2015.

Forum

ASEAN FUTURE FORUM 2024

Toward Fast and Sustainable Growth of a People-Centered ASEAN Community

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam eagerly anticipates the inaugural ASEAN Future Forum 2024, scheduled to occur on April 23, 2024, in Ha Noi, Vietnam. The genesis of this Forum was unveiled by Prime Minister, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in September 2023. The Forum, under the theme “Toward fast and sustainable growth of a people-centered ASEAN Community” will discuss deliberations on the future of ASEAN in both practical and visionary ways in the context of fast, complex developments in the strategic landscapes of the region and the world. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam is proud to lend its support to this groundbreaking initiative, which will draw the participation of esteemed government officials, policymakers, experts, practitioners, and pertinent stakeholders from ASEAN Member States. Additionally, the Forum will welcome ASEAN's external partners and allies, underscoring its inclusive and comprehensive approach. The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), in strategic collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, assumes a pivotal role as the primary executor of this ASEAN Future Forum.

Workshop

Roadmap to shorten the process and duration for annual state budget settlement

Workshop co-organized by KAS Vietnam and National Assembly's Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly is in charge of assessing the Government’s draft report on shortening state budget settlement process. The workshop aims to collect opinions/comments of policy-makers, national experts, and representatives of relevant agencies on the issue of State budget settlement. The workshop input will help the committee to better make a verification report on the budget settlement process to present at the NA sessions.

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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.