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| Vanessa Steinmetz, Country Director of FNF Vietnam, delivers remarks at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
Speaking at the event, Vanessa Steinmetz, Country Director of FNF Vietnam, stated that over the years, FNF has been a partner of Vietnam in the fields of innovation, governance, economic competitiveness, and sustainable development. Through cooperation with Vietnamese partners, the organization has implemented numerous projects such as the Vietnam Annual Economic Report in collaboration with the University of Economics under Vietnam National University, Hanoi; joint initiatives with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to improve the business environment and promote fair competition for small and medium-sized enterprises; and women’s empowerment projects with the Center for Women and Development (CWD), helping enhance digital and communication skills for women entrepreneurs.
According to Steinmetz, these initiatives have transformed policy dialogue into concrete actions, bringing tangible benefits to the Vietnamese community and business sector.
Throughout its presence in Vietnam, FNF has cooperated with local authorities across various provinces and cities, contributing to policy discussions on economic and legal reform as well as sustainable urban development. Ms. Steinmetz emphasized that although FNF is concluding its operations in Vietnam, the publications, projects, and partnerships established over the years will remain a foundation for continued dialogue and cooperation in the future.
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| Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs Nguyen Ngoc Hung presents a souvenir to FNF Vietnam. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs Nguyen Ngoc Hung highly appreciated FNF’s contributions during nearly 15 years of operation in Vietnam. He noted that FNF not only implemented numerous effective projects but also built a network of reliable partners, thereby fostering mutual understanding, cooperation, and sustainable development between Vietnam and Germany.
Nguyen Ngoc Hung expressed his gratitude for FNF’s companionship with Vietnam in various fields, bringing the spirit of “freedom, responsibility, and innovation” into cooperative activities. He affirmed that FNF’s enduring legacy lies in the friendship and sincere bonds established between the organization and its Vietnamese partners.
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| Vice President of the Lao Cai Provincial Women’s Union Tran Thi Thanh Thuy speaks at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
Vice President of the Lao Cai Provincial Women’s Union Tran Thi Thanh Thuy shared that thanks to FNF’s support, many female officials in the province have had the opportunity to gain new knowledge in areas such as environmental issues, information technology applications, and digital transformation. FNF’s programs to strengthen women’s leadership capacity, promote gender equality, and support economic development, entrepreneurship, and sustainability have helped spread a spirit of creativity, confidence, and aspiration among women in Lao Cai.
She expressed her hope that FNF will always remember the friendly and hospitable image of Vietnam, as well as the affection that the Vietnamese people have extended to the organization.
Source: Vietnamtimes
