Institute for Euro-Asian Studies

Events

"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.


Fourth online webinar

On April 15 at 1:30 pm (CET) fourth online webinar was held. David Morris gave a very informative and inspiring talk on Political risks on the Belt and Road: How can we manage the risks of interdependence with China or are we destined for geopolitical confrontation? 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 David Morris.

CRO-CHI Think Tank Advisory Board held the second meeting 


The second (virtual) meeting of the CRO-CHI Think Tank Advisory Board was held on Tuesday April 6 2021 from 11:00 to 13:00 via the Google Meet platform. The agenda included the current state of cooperation between the Republic of Croatia and the People's Republic of China economic and scientific-research and educational cooperation information on the activities of the Confucius Institute and China's strategic position in the new global post-COVID and post-Trump environment.

Third online webinar

On March 18 at 2 pm (CET) third online webinar was held. Professor Mia Mikić PhD gave a very informative and inspiring talk on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and post-hyperglobalization. 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 Professor Mikić.

Second online webinar

On Thursday February 18 2021 starting at 1 pm second online webinar organized by the Institute for Euro-Asian Studies was held. Professor Alexandr Svetlicinii (University of Macau) presented his book: “Chinese State Owned Enterprises and EU Merger Control”. Along with him the reviewer of the book Full professor Jasminka Pecotić Kaufman (Department of Law, FEB) gave an interesting insight of the book. The webinar was moderated by Associate Professor Kosjenka Dumančić - Director of the Institute for Euro-Asian Studies and Vice Dean for International Cooperation and Projects (FEB). Afterwards a short discussion took place. We thank all the participants for their interest and active participation.


Ambassador of India Visits FEB & ZEI 


On 28 January 2021 H. E. Raj Kumar Srivastava Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Republic of Croatia visited the Faculty of Economics and Business. He was hosted by FEB’s Management – Dean Full Professor Jurica Pavičić PhD vice deans Assoc. Prof. Kosjenka Dumančić PhD and Assoc. Prof. Sanja Sever Mališ PhD and Asst. Prof. Velibor Mačkić PhD- special advisor to the President of the Republic of Croatia for the economy.

On that occasion Ambassador Srivastava was introduced to the work of the Faculty and FEB’s Institute for Euro-Asian Studies. The hosts and the honorable guest discussed the possibilities of cooperation with an emphasis on joint international projects.

First online webinar organized by ZEI 

On December 18 2020 at 1 pm, the first online webinar organized by ZEI was held.

Background

The authors analysed the EU legal framework for the supervision of foreign direct investment in the EU implementation solutions in five EU Member States from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and considered the state and prospects of regulation of foreign direct investment in the Republic of Croatia.