The 2nd International Conference on Vietnam Studies (2004)

The 2nd International Conference on Vietnamese Studies (2004)

• Date: December 2004
• Venue: Hanoi, Vietnam
• Theme: “Vietnam on the Road to Development”
• Summary: The conference took place as Vietnam was preparing for accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2007. Presentations focused on economic, social, and cultural dimensions, analyzing the impacts of international economic integration on Vietnam. Key topics included state-owned enterprise reform, rural development, education, and cultural heritage preservation. The conference also addressed the role of science and technology in promoting sustainable development, alongside challenges such as social inequality and environmental pollution.
• Achievements: The conference contributed scientific input for policymaking in Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy for the 2001–2010 period, particularly in the context of economic integration.
  Number of Presentations: Approximately 150 papers from scholars representing over 20 countries.
  Source: vnu.edu.vn