Event Reports

FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LAW IMPLEMENTATION IN VIETNAM

In response to the growing demand for effective law enforcement aligned with national development goals, Vietnam has undertaken a series of comprehensive legal reforms. Central to these efforts is the amended Law on Promulgation of Legal Normative Documents (2025), which strengthens the connection between legislative drafting and implementation by clearly defining enforcement responsibilities. Complementing this, Decree 80/2025/ND-CP introduces detailed mechanisms for monitoring, reporting, and evaluating the enforcement of legal documents. These reforms are further reinforced by key resolutions, as well as the Ministry of Justice’s Action Program, collectively setting out breakthrough policies to modernize and enhance law enforcement nationwide.

REASSESSING FDI’S ROLE IN VIETNAM’S INDUSTRIALIZATION: A STRATEGIC PIVOT TOWARD SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Hanoi, August 7, 2025 - In a technical seminar co-hosted by the National Institute for Economics and Finance (Ministry of Finance) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam, experts gathered to reassess the evolving role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam’s industrialization. Under the theme “How FDI Inflows Contribute to Industrialization in Vietnam?”, the event convened policymakers, economists, business leaders, industry associations and international partners to evaluate both the transformative impact and the limitations of FDI in shaping Vietnam’s economic future.

Visit of Climate Union to Vietnam

From May 10 to 15, 2025, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam hosted a high-level delegation from the German Climate Union (KlimaUnion), including Thomas Heilmann, Wiebke Winter, Sascha van Beek, and Berthold Schilling. The visit aimed to strengthen the partnership between Vietnam and Germany in addressing climate change and promoting a just energy transition.

ADVANCING VIETNAM’S RULE OF LAW: STRATEGIES FOR LEGAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

On June 24, 2025, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Justice and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam co-hosted a conference titled “Development of Human Resources for Legislative Development Advisory Affairs to Meet the Mission Requirements of Building and Perfecting the Rule of Law.” The event gathered around 140 participants, including legal professionals, leaders from ministries, state-owned enterprises, and provincial Departments of Justice. It reflected Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to building a socialist rule-of-law state, as emphasized in the 13th National Party Congress and Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW (April 30, 2025), which calls for innovation in law-making and enforcement to support national development.

ENHANCING LEGAL COOPERATION BETWEEN VIETNAM AND GERMANY

LEVERAGING GERMAN EXPERTISE IN COMBATING CORRUPTION AND OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

In an era of globalization and deepening international integration, Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany have strengthened their legal cooperation - particularly in the fight against corruption and crimes involving public officials. As Vietnam continues its push to build a modern, transparent, and effective judicial system, it actively seeks to incorporate international best practices into its criminal law framework. A key milestone in this effort was a thematic workshop co-hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) on June 17, 2025, in Hanoi. The event brought together over 130 representatives from central and local government institutions.

Expert Talk - The Future of European Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Shifting Currents

On June 12, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam co-hosted a high-level expert dialogue in Hanoi titled “The Future of European Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Shifting Currents.” The event convened leading European and Asian experts—including EU Ambassador H.E. Julien Guerrier—alongside representatives from embassies, ministries, and research institutions to examine Europe’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific amid growing global uncertainty. Discussions underscored the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance to Europe’s security, prosperity, and commitment to a rules-based international order.

The 14th Ocean Dialogue

Dispute Settlement Mechanisms – UNCLOS’ Indispensable Guardians

In anticipation of the 30th anniversary of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Vietnam, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), and the Australian Embassy, Vietnam proudly hosted the 14th Ocean Dialogue on “Dispute Settlement Mechanisms – UNCLOS’ Indispensable Guardians.” This timely forum in Hanoi highlighted the crucial role of dispute settlement mechanisms under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), known as the "Constitution of the Oceans."

The China Talk 25

Decoding China's Artificial Intelligence Development

On April 10th, 2025, KAS Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam hosted the 25th edition of the China Talk Series, titled "Decoding China's Artificial Intelligence Development." The event attracted more than 80 participants from embassies, research institutions, and academia.

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.