International Relations in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region

A Publication by University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the support of KAS Vietnam

The book “International Relations in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region” embraces papers of 20 authors from Vietnam’s leading institutions of International Relations. Edited by Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh and Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, the book comprises three parts: (1) Policies of great powers in the Indo-Pacific region; (2) Trends of cooperation and competition in the Indo-Pacific region; (3) International relations of Vietnam in the Indo-Pacific region

Die strategischen Beziehungen der USA und Vietnams

Wie angesichts des Aufstiegs Chinas aus einstigen Kontrahenten ziemlich beste Freunde wurden

Als erste US-Vizepräsidentin seit der Aufnahme der diplomatischen Beziehungen mit der Sozialistischen Republik Vietnam vor 26 Jahren besuchte Kamala Harris Ende August 2021 die vietnamesische Hauptstadt Hanoi. Dass ihre erste Asienreise nach Amtsübernahme sie ausgerechnet neben Singapur nach Vietnam führte, spiegelt den strategischen Stellenwert wider, den man in Washington dem südostasiatischen Staat beimisst. Und auch in Hanoi weiß man um die Bedeutung der „umfassenden Partnerschaft“. Nur „strategisch“ will man sie (noch) nicht nennen – eine semantische Rücksichtnahme auf den großen Nachbarn im Norden.

Führungswechsel bei der KAS Vietnam

Florian Constantin Feyerabend has been Resident Representative of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam since August 2021. Mr Feyerabend has been working for the foundation in Germany and abroad since 2014.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung trauert um Dr. Peter Köppinger

Der derzeitige Landesbeauftragte Florian Feyerabend äußerte sich zum Tod seines Vorgängers: "Mein aufrichtiges Beileid gilt den Angehörigen und Freunden meines Vorgängers und Gründungsvaters der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam. Sein Engagement war entscheidend für die Etablierung unseres Büros in Hanoi. Er war ein wahrer Freund Vietnams und des vietnamesischen Volkes."

Quarterly Economic Report II/2021

VEPR Independent Assessment of Vietnam's Macro-economic Performance

In Q2/2021, Viet Nam's economy grew at 6.61% (yoy). The growth in the agro-forestry-fishery, service and industrial sectors increased in the first half of 2021. The FDI sector played crucial roles in economic growth through exports.

Provincial Open Budget Index (POBI 2020)

POBI contributes to transparent State budget management

The survey showed that in 2020, 27 provinces and cities fully publicized documents and information about their State budget spending, three localities more than 2019. Meanwhile, those publishing relatively sufficient information stood at 29, up two provinces. The provinces with sufficient or little information were five and two respectively.

MEDAL "CONTRIBUTION TO THE JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM"

Awarding Ceremony and hand-over to the KAS Country Representative Peter Girke

On May 26th, 2021, Vice Minister of Justice Mr. Phan Chi Hieu presented a prestigious medal to Mr. Peter Girke, Country Representative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, to recognize his contribution to the justice development in Vietnam. The medal “Contribution to the Justice Development in Vietnam” is the highest award granted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Mr. Girke is the first foreigner receiving the honour. Addressing the ceremony, Vice Minister Hieu highly appreciated the good cooperation between the Ministry and KAS Vietnam as well as Mr. Girke’s contribution during his 5-year term to the Vietnamese-German Rule of Law Dialogue. The Vice Minister emphasised the support of legislative processes and the capacity building for legal officers. He also expressed the wish for continuous support and cooperation from the German Ministry of Justice and the German Embassy. The KAS Country Representative expressed his gratitude to the MoJ for granting him the noble medal and highlighted, that this award is a distinction for the entire KAS team in Vietnam. Mr. Girke also appreciated the fruitful cooperation with the different departments of the MoJ. He pleaded for a lasting and further deepened cooperation in the framework of the Rule of Law Dialogue. Attending the awarding ceremony at the Justice Ministry in Hanoi were Deputy German Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Weert Börner, the First Counselor of the German Embassy, Dr. Sebastian Paust, as well as representatives of relevant departments and KAS staff. – KAS

Quarterly Economic Report I/2021

Independent Assessement of Vietnam Macroeconomic Performance by VEPR

Vietnam's economy maintained a growth rate of 4.48% (yoy) in Q1/2021, equal to the rate of Q4/2020 and higher than that of the same period in 2020 (3.82% (yoy)). In 2020, the country had 29,300 newly registered enterprises, with a total registered capital of more than VND 447.8 trillion and 245.6 thousand registered employees, recording a decrease of 1.4% in the number of enterprises, an increase of 27.5% in registered capital, and a climb of 0.8% in the number of employees, compared to the same period of 2020.

Báo Cáo Kinh Tế Quý IV/ 2020

Nghiên cứu độc lập của Viện Nghiên Cứu Kinh Tế và Chính Sách

Trước ảnh hưởng nghiêm trọng của COVID-19 lên kinh tế toàn cầu, Việt Nam là một trong số ít các quốc gia trên thế giới có mức tăng trưởng kinh tế dương trong Quý 4/2020, đạt 4,48% (yoy). Tính chung năm 2020, cả nước có 134,9 nghìn doanh nghiệp đăng ký thành lập mới với tổng số vốn đăng ký là hơn 2.235,6 nghìn tỷ đồng và tổng số lao động đăng ký là 1.043 nghìn lao động, giảm 2,3% về số doanh nghiệp, tăng 29,2% về vốn đăng ký và giảm 16,9% về số lao động so với năm 2019.

Vietnam vor dem Parteikongress – Gestärkt durch die Krise?

Der Nationalkongress der Kommunistischen Partei Vietnams stellt die Weichen für die kommenden fünf Jahre

Ende Januar 2021 steht der 13. Nationalkongress der Kommunistischen Partei Vietnams an. Auf diesem wird die politische Führung neu bestimmt werden. Die Ergebnisse des Kongresses werden die künftige innen- und außenpolitische Richtung bestimmen und wegweisend für die Wirtschaft Vietnams in den kommenden fünf Jahren sein. Ein Rückblick auf die vergangenen Monate zeigt, dass die Partei gestärkt in Klausur geht. Insgesamt war 2020 für Vietnam ein schwieriges und zugleich erfolgreiches Jahr. Der Umgang mit der Covid-19-Pandemie stellte das Land vor enorme Herausforderungen, die aber gesundheitspolitisch und wirtschaftlich im weltweiten Vergleich sehr gut bewältigt wurden. Gleichzeitig hatte Vietnam mit Beginn der UN-Sicherheitsratsmitgliedschaft und dem ASEAN-Vorsitz auf der internationalen Bühne in einer Doppelverantwortung zu bestehen. Mit Näherrücken des Parteitages wurde gleichzeitig sichtbar, dass die Partei ihre umfassende Macht und das politische System gegen jede Kritik vehement verteidigt.