Workshop

Course Dissemination "Multilateral Diplomacy"

2020 mark a big milestone in multilateral diplomacy of Vietnam when it is holding dual very important task: ASEAN Chairmanship and non-permanent member of UNSC. In times like these, when political, economic, social and environmental issues are increasingly becoming a global affair, we need to encourage our youth to take part in education on Multilateral Diplomacy more than ever – That was the starting point of this project when KAS Vietnam decided to support the Faculty of International Politics and Diplomacy, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam a 3 year activity started from 2018 with 5 phases as follows: 1. A 7-day workshop on course-building (where we had very profound experts in this field Professor Ralf Emmers and Professor Tan See Seng who came to Vietnam to conduct one week training for 12 collaborating teaching experts) 2. Syllabus building and assessment at DAV; 3. Developing course materials; 4. Pilot teaching at DAV – which I heard this new subject received very positive feedback from both teachers and students And today, 2 October 2020 is the final event to launch the course “Multilateral Diplomacy”. Speaking at the opening remark, Mr. Peter Girke confirmed: this is “a small but noble” activity. When we started this project in 2018, we didn’t never think that Vietnam shall be elected as non-permanent member of UNSC, but now it is and thus, this course becomes very trendy and there will be many practical experiences to be shared/trained when the course is in class. Mr. Do Hung Viet – Director General of the Department of International Organisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a key notes speak in which he emphasized the role of multilateral diplomacy and how multilateral cooperation mutually support for bilateral cooperation and national interests as well. In additional to DAV, the launching workshop received participation of teachers of 17 universities nationwide who is in charge of international relation subject in their profession. This “multilateral diplomacy” is the first ever course in Vietnam and therefore it showcased the success in collaboration between KAS and DAV.

Vietnam – Partner for Prosperity through Free Trade and Innovation

A Case Study from the Partner-Atlas

A "socialist-oriented market economy"determines the economy of Vietnam. More than three decades of continuous economic growth and political stability have resulted in communist-ruled Vietnam establishing itself as an influential actor not only in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is, for example, linked to the EU through the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) that recently came into effect, and to Germany through a Strategic Partnership.

Der Partner-Atlas / Vietnam

Die Weltpolitik befindet sich in einer besonderen Phase: Die Europäische Union und das transatlantische Verhältnis sind sehr gefordert. Multilaterale Institutionen und Regelwerke werden infrage gestellt. Die liberale Weltordnung steht unter Druck. Viele sprechen schon von einer neuen Weltordnung – in einer solchen Phase muss es für die deutsche Außenpolitik auch darum gehen, Partnerschaften jenseits von EU und NATO zu stärken. Einige dieser Partnerschaften sind bereits heute fest etabliert, andere gilt es auszuloten, neu zu knüpfen und auszubauen.

German Social Market Economy and Lessons for Vietnam

This research provides a comprehensive summary on the theory and practice of the German Social Market Economy and proposes implications for Vietnam.

The publication on German Social Market Economy (SOME) and Lessons for Vietnam was implemented by a group of researchers at the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research in 2019. This research aimed at providing a comprehensive summary on the theory and practice of the SOME and giving recommendation to Vietnamese economic policy makers.

Vietnam in ASEAN und UN - Regionale und globale Verantwortung im Doppelpack

Was Vietnams Mitgliedschaft im UN-Sicherheitsrat und der ASEAN-Vorsitz ab Anfang 2020 für das aufstrebende südostasiatische Land bedeuten

Der 1. Januar 2020 wird ein bedeutender Tag für Vietnam. Dann nämlich übernimmt das Land offiziell für zwei Jahre seinen Sitz als nicht-ständiges Mitglied im UN-Sicherheitsrat. Gleichzeitig geht für ein Jahr auch der ASEAN-Vorsitz von Thailand auf Vietnam über. Angesichts dieser zumindest temporär gestie-genen und doppelten Verantwortung wird sich Vietnam großer internationaler und regionaler Heraus-forderungen annehmen müssen. Protektionismus und Nationalismus, territoriale Streitigkeiten wie bei-spielsweise im Südchinesischen Meer und der Klimawandel sind auf der Agenda. In den vergangenen Jahren hat sich Vietnam auf regionaler und internationaler Ebene trotz Defizite in den Bereichen Men-schenrechte und Rechtsstaatlichkeit den Ruf eines proaktiven und multilateral handelnden Akteurs er-arbeitet und als einflussreicher Akteur in der Region etabliert. Die neue Doppelverantwortung stellt nun eine Chance dar, diesen Ruf zu festigen, auch wenn es eine schwierige Aufgabe werden dürfte, die ei-genen und von außen herangetragenen Erwartungen zu erfüllen.

Interview: Peter Girke über Ho Chi Minh, den "Übervater der Nation"

Von Joachim Heinz (KNA)

Hanoi (KNA) Vor 50 Jahren, am 2. September 1969, starb Ho Chi Minh. Im Interview der Katholischen Nachrichten-Agentur (KNA) ordnet Peter Girke die Bedeutung des Revolutionärs für das heutige Vietnam ein.

Vietnam Quarterly Macroeconomic Report

Quarter II - 2019

In Q2/2019, Viet Nam's economy grew at 6.71% (yoy), lower than the figure Q1/2019 at 6.79%. The growth in the agro-forestry-fishery, service and industrial sectors slowed down in the first half of 2019. The FDI sector played crucial roles in economic growth through exports.

Consequences of Climate Change in Vietnam - Between adaptation and combat

Country Report

Vietnam is one of the five countries most affected by the effects of climate change. Heavy tropical storms, sea-level rise and changes in precipitation and average temperatures are already putting Vietnam in serious socio-economic difficulties. What are the consequences of this development for the government and the party, and what impulses will they have on the Vietnamese response to climate change-related issues?

Vietnam Quarterly Macroeconomic Report

Quarter I - 2019

In the first quarter of 2019, Viet Nam's economy grew at 6.79% (yoy), which is 0.66% lower than that figure in 2018. The growth in the agriculture, forestry, fishery and service sectors remained at acceptable levels despite of being much lower than that in 2018. The FDI sector played crucial role in economic growth by contributing 41.46 billion USD the total export value.

Vietnam Quarterly Macroeconomic Report

Quarter 4 - 2018

Viet Nam's economy in 2018 saw the highest growth in 10 years, at 7.08% (yoy). Growth came from the robust recovery of the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and service sectors, along with the breakthrough of the manufacturing industry. The FDI sector continued to be the main contributor to growth through exports. This sector in 2018 saw an export surplus of 32.81 billion USD (equal to nearly 14% of GDP).