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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), Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), University of Economics and Business (VNU-UEB), Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), among other localities and organisations. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us or reach our team here.
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FNF Vietnam's 2024 Partner Meeting in Hanoi: Celebrating Transitions
Hanoi, June 20, 2024 – The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Vietnam (FNF Vietnam) successfully hosted its annual Partner Meeting in Hanoi. This year, the event marks a significant milestone for FNF Vietnam as it welcomes Mrs. Vanessa Steinmetz as the new Country Director. Concurrently, FNF Vietnam bids farewell to Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers as he embarks on a new professional journey.
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Vietnam’s Journey to Industrialization: The US Connection
After the end of the war between Vietnam and the US in 1975, the Southeast Asian nation was in a desperate situation. Even 15 years later in 1990, Vietnam was the poorest country in the world, with a GDP per capita of US$98, behind Somalia and Sierra Leone. Today, growth and optimism can be felt everywhere from Quang Ninh at the Chinese border to Ca Mau in the deep south. Vietnam’s ambitions are enormous. It wants to join the club of industrialized nations by 2045. That no longer seems unrealistic, writes Andreas Stoffers.
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Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2024: Energy Transition Towards Green Economy
On June 20, 2024, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Vietnam and the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) successfully held the release event for the Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2024 (VAER 2024). The seminar took place at Fortuna Hotel Hanoi, with the participation of leaders from various ministries, policymakers, scientists, international organizations, and media agencies.
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FNF Vietnam and Hue University Host a Series of Workshops on Green Urban Areas and Smart Cities
Faced with the challenges of environmental pollution and urban waste management, HUIS - International School - Hue University and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) in Vietnam organised two international workshops on the application of technology in smart urban planning and development, highlighting the role of women in comprehensive urban development and climate change adaptation.
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FNF Vietnam and Women's Publishing House Successfully Release Two Insightful Books
In November 2023, FNF Vietnam, in collaboration with the Women's Publishing House, successfully published and introduced to the public two captivating books with high practical value on socio-economic topics: "Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future" by Johan Norberg and "Beating Inflation" by Hermann Simon and Andreas Stoffers.
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CPTPP milestone marks nation’s economic integration
Vietnam is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers, Country Director at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Vietnam, reflects on the multifaceted impact of this landmark agreement on the nation’s economic landscape.
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Institutional reform to enhance Vietnam's economic resilience ahead of new challenges
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act mandates responsible supply chain management for German companies, influencing EU-Asian trade and advising Vietnamese businesses and authorities to align with global sustainability standards. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers (FNF Vietnam) and Ms. Lanh Huyen Nhu (AHK Vietnam) spoke with Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) on the various opportunities and challenges posed by the new law in Vietnam.