"Global Challenges and Opportunities: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Philippines and Croatia"

At the Faculty of Economics & Business Zagreb, on Monday, September 9, 2024, a one-day conference "Global Challenges and Opportunities: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Philippines and Croatia" structured around three key topics: Political Agenda, Economic Agenda and Migration Agenda was held in hall 54. The conference's overarching goal was to provide insight into these key areas, encourage the exchange of experiences and further strengthen cooperation between the academic communities of the Philippines and Croatia. Bringing together experts and scientists from different backgrounds, the conference stimulated interdisciplinary discussions, and innovative ideas and opened the way for future research collaboration.

Hybrid Event in the organization of our partner SILKROAD 4.0 held on Monday 30.05.2022 at 17:00 CEST

The topic of this event was "Istambul to Tel Aviv: Digital Silk Road meets Digital Connectivity." 

A delegation from Egypt visited EFZG & ZEI

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, a delegation from Egypt visited the Faculty of Economics and Business . They were hosted by the Faculty management.

On that occasion, the professors were introduced to the work of the Faculty and the Institute for Eurasian Studies. The hosts and guests of honor discussed the possibilities of cooperation with an emphasis on joint international projects.

Hybrid Event in the organization of our new partner was held on Thursday 18.11.2021 at 18:00 CEST

The topic of this event was "Digital Silk Road meets Production & Industrial Cooperation. What Europe can learn from China. And China from Europe."

Hybrid Event in the organization of our new partner was held on Thursday 21.10.2021 at 18:00 CEST

The topic of this event was "Digital Silk Road meets Mobility & Transport - Sea: What can Europe learn from China - or China from Europe?". Speakers were: Eva Kaili (requested), Member of the European Parliament;  Ioannis Theofanopoulos, Former Greek Ambassador to China;  Kris Kosmala, Partner, Click & Connect; Non-Executive Director, Holo Sail Technologies and  Jens Bastian, Independent Financial Sector Analyst & Economic Consultant; Senior Policy Advisor, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP).

Hybrid Event in the organization of our new partner was held on Thursday 23.9.2021 at 18:00 CEST

The topic of this event was "Digital Silk Road meets Unimpeded Trade and Investment: What can Europe learn from China - or China from Europe?"

Summary: Unimpeded trade and investment is a major goal of the European Union and many countries along the Belt and Road, including China. However, EU FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) into China, and Chinese investment into the EU, have suffered setbacks as the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has stalled. CAI primarily favours greater market access to China for European companies in both services and manufacturing. But can CAI be re-activated? And is Romania an important BRI trading nation? Has Romania been successful in attracting Chinese FDI? There have been some European concerns over Chinese investments in certain perceived sensitive sectors, notwithstanding the comparatively low levels of Chinese investment generally in the EU. Are such fears justified? What has been the experience of Chinese companies investing in the EU? What restrictions exist? What is it like to work with Chinese investors and partners doing business in the EU? And what is the role of technology in all this? These and other questions were discussed at the event.

Sixth online webinar

On June 10 at 2 pm (CET) Dr David Skilling  gave a talk on small European countries vs. the small Asian countries in dealing with pandemic and deglobalization. 

The webinar was moderated by Professor Mia Mikic, PhD, adviser for the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT).

After the talk, there was a time for questions from the audience. We thank all the participants for joining and a special thank you goes to our excellent guest lecturer.

CRO-CHI Think Tank Advisory Board held the third meeting 

President of the CRO-CHI Think Tank Advisory Board, Professor Ivo Josipović, PhD opened the third virtual meeting of the CRO-CHI Think Tank Advisory Board which was held on Wednesday, May 26 2021 from 11:00 to 13:00 via the Zoom platform. The agenda included the presentation of the project CHERN - China in Europe Research Network - Challenges and opportunities.

Ms Graaff (President of CHERN and Associate Professor of International Relations at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration in Amsterdam - Vrije Universiteit) presented the basic information about CHERN, its establishment, activities and working groups. The conclusion was that mutual cooperation and the opening of new issues in the context of Europe and China are extremely important.

Fifth online webinar

On May 13 at 2 pm (CET) fifth online webinar was held. Peter Pinguang YING  gave a talk on Chinese SOEs and Paths for Reform. The webinar was moderated by Professor Mia Mikic, PhD, adviser for the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT).

After the talk, there was a time for questions from the audience. We thank all the participants for joining and a special thank you goes to our excellent guest lecturer.