ASEAN–EU Experts Dialogue: Rethinking Trade Relations in an Age of Geopolitical Fragmentation
From 28 September to 1 October 2026, the ASEAN–EU Experts Dialogue, themed “Between Alignment and Autonomy: Rethinking ASEAN–EU Trade Relations in an Age of Geopolitical Fragmentation,” was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Organised by The Habibie Center and the Hanns Seidel Foundation in ASEAN, the dialogue brought together around 30 mid- to senior-level representatives from leading […]
RESEARCH DISSEMINATION SEMINAR: EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE APPROACHES TO LIVELIHOODS AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION
On 27 August 2026, the Vietnam CCG Network, in collaboration with the National Economics University (NEU) and the Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI), organized a research dissemination seminar on equitable and inclusive approaches to livelihoods and employment in Viet Nam’s energy transition. The seminar brought together agencies and departments under the Ministry of Industry and […]
RESEARCH DISSEMINATION SEMINAR: Equitable and Inclusive Approaches to Livelihoods and Employment in the Energy Transition
A just and inclusive energy transition extends beyond technological advancement, power system transformation, and emissions reduction. It places people at the center of the transition, recognizing the importance of protecting workers’ livelihoods, addressing social and economic impacts, and strengthening the adaptive capacity and resilience of communities directly affected by the transition. On 27 August 2026, […]
The Da Nang High-Level Policy Dialogue 2026
On the morning of July 7th, The Da Nang High-Level Policy Dialogue 2026 which is the premier policy forum within Da Nang Business, Finance And Technology Week 2026 is opened. Under the overarching theme “New Growth Paradigm – Innovation – Global City”, it convenes a distinguished cadre of policymakers, world-renowned experts, investors and corporate visionaries […]
Public Services Under Vietnam’s Two-Tier Local Government: Insights from 4,932 Citizens
A joint research by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics — Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) — UNDP in Viet Nam, Q1/2026. Since 1 July 2025, Vietnam has been transitioning from a three-tier to a two-tier local government model, aiming to streamline the state apparatus, reduce intermediate layers, and devolve greater authority to […]