Our Work

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office is implementing projects across Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening political education and international solidarity. We work with state and non-state partners such as universities, think tanks, research and educational institutions as well as other stakeholders. Since its inception, RLS Hanoi office has been striving for Social Justice and the assertion of social rights. We also emphasize the urgency of Social-Ecological-Transformations, as the Mekong region and maritime Southeast Asia are especially vulnerable to the escalating environmental crises. Apart from that, we work towards strengthening International Dialogue between Germany, Europe and the countries of the Indo-Pacific. In Vietnam and Laos, we also support the exchange and experience sharing on questions related to Socialism in the 21st Century. Below you will find some of the projects, we have realized with our partners over the past years.

Active categories:
  • Socialism
  • Vietnam

Socialism, Vietnam

How Vietnam became a Leading Coffee Exporter

In 1980, socialist East Germany became involved in coffee cultivation in Vietnam.  It became a success story, because today Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world.

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Germany, International Dialogue, Socialism, Vietnam

Future Dialogue with Vietnam

The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung fosters exchange between Germany and the Communist Party of Vietnam. An annual dialogue builds bilateral relations, strengthens international solidarity, and enables left-wing organizations to share experiences.

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Social-Ecological Transformation, Socialism, Vietnam

Grassroots Democracy and the Environment

The implementation of environmental protection policies faces challenges on the communal level. RLS and its partner are researching ways to strengthen people’s participation and the role of grassroots democracy in shaping environmental protection.

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Social Justice, Socialism, Vietnam

Working Towards Living Wages

Average wages in Vietnam remain low. In collaboration with IWTU, RLS aims to raise awareness and building capacity for trade unions and workers on the issue of living wages through trainings, workshops and research.

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Social Justice, Socialism, Vietnam

Research for Vietnam’s National Assembly

Rapid socio-economic development requires an effective legislative process. The Institute of Legislative Studies supports parliamentarians by providing research and policy advice on key issues such as labor and land rights.

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Social Justice, Socialism, Vietnam

Grassroots Democracy and Ethnic Minorities

The Vietnamese state has made great strides in extending the democratic rights of its people. However, their implementation in ethnic minority areas is lagging behind. RLS and its partner are researching measures to strengthen grassroots democracy in these areas in order to further social and economic justice.

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