Veranstaltungsberichte

EXPERT TALK ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, STRATEGIC COMPETITION, AND THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL SECURITY

On 1 October 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam Office and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) jointly organized an Expert Talk in Hanoi on the theme“Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Competition, and the Future of Regional Security.” Held in a Track 1.5 format, the dialogue brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from Vietnam, Europe, and across the Indo-Pacific to exchange perspectives on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for regional and international affairs.

GERMAN-VIETNAMESE EXCHANGE SUPPORTS CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LAW-MAKING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

On 28 and 30 September 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, in cooperation with the Department for the Development of Legal Normative Documents under the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam, organized two regional workshops and professional training sessions in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on the theme “The Legislative Process in the Federal Republic of Germany and Selected Experiences for Viet Nam.”

STRENGTHENING LAW IMPLEMENTATION REPORTING THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

HANOI, September 25 - As Vietnam accelerates its transition toward digital government, reliable data and effective reporting are increasingly recognized as essential foundations for evidence-based policymaking and modern governance. Against this backdrop, representatives from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), central and local authorities, legal experts, researchers, and technology practitioners gathered in Hanoi for the workshop “Needs and Solutions for Digital Transformation in Reporting on the Organization of Law Implementation.” The event was jointly organized by the Department of Legal Document Examination and Organization of Law Implementation under the Ministry of Justice and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam under the framework of the longstanding Vietnam-Germany Rule of Law Dialogue.

STRENGTHENING LEGAL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS AND GREEN TRADE REQUIREMENTS

Nha Trang, September 21, 2026 - As sustainability requirements, emissions reduction commitments, and environmental responsibilities increasingly reshape international trade, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam and the Department of International Law and Resolving International Investment Disputes under the Ministry of Justice jointly organized a training course aimed at strengthening capacities to address legal issues related to international commitments and Vietnam’s evolving legal framework for green trade. The training was conducted within the framework of the Vietnam-Germany Rule of Law Dialogue, a long-standing cooperation initiative that promotes legal and judicial cooperation between Vietnam and Germany through policy dialogue, capacity building, and the exchange of expertise.

VIETNAM’S DOI MOI AFTER FORTY YEARS

ADAPTIVE GOVERNANCE, REGIONAL INTEGRATION, AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

As Vietnam marks the 40th anniversary of Doi Moi in 2026, scholars and policymakers are increasingly reflecting on one of the most remarkable development transformations in contemporary Asia. Four decades after the launch of the reform process in 1986, Vietnam has evolved from a centrally planned economy into one of the region’s most dynamic and globally integrated economies. Against this backdrop, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, in partnership with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University Hanoi, organized the research dissemination workshop “Vietnam’s Doi Moi in the Context of East Asia: A National Development Model Between Regional Patterns and Uniqueness” on 25 September 2026 in Hanoi.

ACADEMIC FORUM 2026 EXPLORES VIETNAM’S STRATEGIC CHOICES IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

On 10-11 September 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) jointly organized the Academic Forum 2026 in Hanoi under the theme "Vietnam's Strategic Choices: Middle Power Diplomacy in a Fragmented World." Held against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical competition, economic fragmentation, rapid technological change, and growing transnational challenges, the forum served as a timely venue for academic exchange on the evolving role of middle powers in international affairs.

THE 15TH OCEAN DIALOGUE

FROM AGREEMENT TO ACTION: IMPLEMENTING BBNJ FOR EQUITABLE AND EFFECTIVE OCEAN GOVERNANCE

On 18 September 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) jointly organized the 15th Ocean Dialogue in Hanoi under the theme “From Agreement to Action: Implementing BBNJ for Equitable and Effective Ocean Governance.” The event brought together leading scholars, diplomats, legal experts, policymakers, and practitioners from Vietnam and abroad to exchange views on promoting the effective implementation of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).

ENHANCING ADR FOR A MORE COMPETITIVE AND INVESTOR-FRIENDLY HO CHI MINH CITY

On 20 August 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, in cooperation with the Research Institute for Socio-Economics (RISE) of Saigon University, successfully co-hosted the international conference “Enhancing the Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in Commercial and Investment Dispute Settlement in Ho Chi Minh City.”

Parliamentary Exchange, Innovation Partnerships and Economic Resilience

Strengthening Viet Nam–Germany Cooperation

BERLIN – As Viet Nam pursues ambitious goals of innovation-led growth, digital transformation and sustainable development, institutional quality, economic resilience and international cooperation have become increasingly important policy priorities. Against this backdrop, a study tour to Germany organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam from July 6–10 brought together Vietnamese lawmakers, policymakers, researchers and academics to exchange views with German counterparts on governance, innovation and the future of the Viet Nam–Germany Strategic Partnership. The delegation included representatives from the National Assembly, the Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies under the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and academia. Reflecting KAS Vietnam’s role as a platform for policy dialogue, the programme connected Vietnamese stakeholders with German legislators, government officials, business leaders, researchers and academic institutions.

Sharing Experiences and Strengthening Capacity for Petitions and Supervision Work in Viet Nam

On July 7–8, 2026, the National Assembly’s Committee on Petitions and Supervision, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam Office, held the 2026 Conference on Petitions and Supervision for the Central and Central Highlands Region in Da Nang City. Organized during the first year of the 16th National Assembly’s tenure, the conference aimed to disseminate new legal regulations, promote the sharing of practical experience, and strengthen the capacity of elected bodies in carrying out petitions and supervision work. The event was one of three regional conferences scheduled nationwide in 2026 to support the effective performance of elected institutions at both national and local levels.