Event Reports

STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION TO ADVANCE LEGAL RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ABUSE

Ho Chi Minh City, November 6, 2026 – The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam Office, in cooperation with the Department of Criminal and Administrative Law and Management of Administrative Violations under the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam, organized a workshop on “Sharing International Experiences in Improving Legal Frameworks for the Prevention and Combat of Sexual Abuse” within the framework of the 2026 Rule of Law Dialogue Programme between the Ministries of Justice of Vietnam and Germany. The event brought together policymakers, legal experts, judicial practitioners, law enforcement officials, healthcare professionals, and researchers to exchange views on strengthening legal responses to sexual abuse, particularly in the context of digital transformation and emerging forms of online exploitation.

THE 6TH MEKONG INTERNATIONAL FORUM: FROM CORRIDORS TO REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, together with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), successfully convened the 6th Mekong International Forum under the theme “Mekong - The Hub of Land-Sea Connectivity: From Corridors to Regional Integration.” Bringing together around 130 participants from all six Mekong Basin countries and regional experts, the forum provided a platform for policy dialogue and academic exchange on shared development priorities and the future of regional connectivity.

STRENGTHENING PUBLIC PETITION AND OVERSIGHT PRACTICES THROUGH REGIONAL DIALOGUE

In October 2026, the National Assembly’s Committee for People’s Petition and Supervision, in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, organized two major regional conferences on public petition and oversight work, bringing together elected representatives, policymakers, experts, and practitioners to exchange experiences and discuss solutions for enhancing responsive and citizen-centred governance.

YOUNG FOREIGN POLICY EXPERTS VISIT VIETNAM

ASSESSING SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ROLE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AND VIETNAM-GERMANY COOPERATION

On 22-23 October 2026, a delegation from the Young Foreign Policy Working Group (Arbeitskreis Junge Außenpolitik) visited Hanoi, Vietnam, as part of a study programme organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam Office. The visit provided participants with comprehensive insights into Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities, regional security challenges, economic developments, and societal transformations. Through engagements with diplomats, academics, policymakers, and civil society representatives, the delegation gained a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s role in an increasingly complex regional and international environment.

ADVANCING DIALOGUE ON NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY AND GOVERNANCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Hanoi, 6 October 2026 – The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, in cooperation with the VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH), organized a dissemination workshop on the project “Non-Traditional Security in Southeast Asia: New Approaches to Policy and Governance.” The event brought together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to discuss emerging security challenges associated with cyber-enabled fraud and transnational organized crime.

Digital Transformation and Data Use in Law-Making

German and Vietnamese Experts Exchange Experiences in Hanoi

HANOI, 2 October 2026 – The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Vietnam, in cooperation with the Vietnam Lawyers Association (VLA), organized a workshop on “Skills for Policy and Law Development in the Context of Digital Transformation and Big Data Applications”, bringing together legal professionals and representatives of lawyers' associations from across Vietnam to discuss emerging approaches to policy development, legislative drafting and policy consultation in an increasingly digital environment.

THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND THE FUTURE OF THE REGIONAL MARITIME ORDER

Against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical competition, rapid technological transformation, and evolving maritime security challenges, the 18th South China Sea International Conference, themed “Contestation, Connectivity, and Cooperation: The South China Sea and the Regional Maritime Order,” brought together nearly 300 policymakers, diplomats, military representatives, security practitioners, and scholars from more than 40 countries and territories to exchange views on the future of the regional maritime environment. Hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam with support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam Office, the conference provided a platform for dialogue and policy exchange on issues of shared regional and global importance. Over its 18 editions, the conference has developed into one of the region’s leading forums for discussions on maritime affairs and regional security.

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.