[VASEA Webinar 4.5.25] U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs and the Trade War

This event is free for:

• VASEA members and distinguished guests;
• Individuals or organisations who are interested in the event.

Dr NGUYEN Nhat Mai
Research Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Deputy Director of the Hub for Vietnam Policy Studies

Dr Nhat Mai Nguyen is a Research Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, and currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Hub for Vietnam Policy Studies. With a decade of experience as an economist and policymaker at the Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment, she has developed expertise in researching and proposing policies and strategies for both international and domestic trade in Vietnam. Her current research focuses on key areas such as water, food security, international trade, environmental economics, and economic growth. Mai holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics and a Master’s degree in International and Development Economics, both from ANU.

Professor CHU Hoang Long
Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Vice President, Policy, Trade & Investment (public sector) at VASEA

(Hoang) Long Chu is an economist specialising in quantitative analysis to facilitate policymaking and evaluate policy impact. With expertise in various areas, including international trade, green growth strategies, structural reforms, biosecurity, and sustainable development, Long brings profound knowledge to his field. His contributions have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards and honours, such as the coveted Eureka Prize in Australian science and the Prize for the Quality of Research Discovery presented by the Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society. Other recognition of his work includes the 2023 Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Vietnam Research Community in Australia and the 2014 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Community and Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, which were bestowed upon him by Vietnam’s Ambassador to Australia. Long has extensive experience in decision-making organisations in Vietnam and currently holds the professor position at the Crawford School of Public Policy, the Australian National University. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies and the convener of the Vietnam Policy & Economy Group.