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From March 28 to 31, 2025, ASA Vichakarn Student Club, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, with the main support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation Thailand, organised the third Singhadang Policy Maker Camp at Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, under the theme “Modern and Sustainable Public Policy.” The camp brought together 120 youth participants from across Thailand, equipping them with the tools, perspectives, and mindset to become future policy makers.

Prosecutors and law enforcement officers from the Caraga Region gathered for a specialised dialogue to enhance skills in investigating and prosecuting money laundering and terrorism financing. This two-day activity was organised by the Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service Regional Prosecutor’s Office XIII in collaboration with the Philippine National Police, Police Regional Office 13. It followed the Caraga Regional Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Task Force’s the official launch.

On the afternoon of March 27, representatives from start-ups, the private sector, research institutions, support organisations, and development partners convened at the German Embassy Hanoi for the Hanoi Climate Talks—co-organised by the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The event focused on exchanging perspectives on Vietnam’s circular economy and the evolving role of start-ups in its transformation.

Northern Mindanao’s prosecution and law enforcement chiefs gathered on March 26, 2025, for a dialogue focused on election period guidelines, smuggling issues, and crime enforcement updates. The event also marked the launching of the “Handbook of Crimes.” The activity was organised by the Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service Regional Prosecutor’s Office X in collaboration with the Philippine National Police, Police Regional Office 10.

How can ordinary citizens become effective fact-checkers in today’s complex media landscape? What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in shaping truth and misinformation? At a two-day Media and Information Literacy seminar in Cagayan de Oro City, students and educators confronted these questions through sessions on fact-checking, AI’s impact, digital security, ethical journalism, and election narratives -- building essential skills to navigate information responsibly.

From inspiring success stories to practical tips for elections, a recent workshop in Ho Chi Minh City gave aspiring female politicians the tools and confidence to take the next step in their careers.

What role does student democracy play in shaping leaders? How does school governance prepare the youth for actual voting? In a recent Fed Talk episode, the Philippine Institute for Leadership and Governance’s Isaiah Crisanto highlights the challenges youth face, the importance of civic education, and how active student governance builds confident, informed voters who in a stronger position to make thoughtful electoral choices.

On March 11, 2025, the second virtual International Parliamentary Cooperation Workshop was successfully held between the Thai House of Representatives and the German Bundestag. This event followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Thai House of Representatives, reinforcing their commitment to strengthening parliamentary collaboration. The workshop took place inside the Parliament Building, with virtual participation from German counterparts.

In collaboration with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment (ISPAE), British Embassy in Vietnam, the World Bank, UNDP and University of New South Wales, Hanns Seidel Foundation Vietnam organized an international conference in Quang Ninh province to discuss policies and implementation strategies for effective management of ocean governance through ocean accounting in the region.