Asian values : Globethics perspectives

Message by Anh Tho Andres

After a decade exploring ethical perspectives related to my cultural background, I have dedicated my last five years to studying Vietnamese values and the changes occurring in my country of birth, Vietnam.

Like all Vietnamese born in the midst of the Cold War, I tried to understand this historical period that shaped the thinking of many millions of compatriots, whether they are still living in the country or have left for various reasons.

As a result, I have gathered a few readers' lists that might interest our readers here. 

Among the topics that I have researched are 

- Vietnam in transition, with the changes affecting our behaviour, and the trajectory of our home country for the past 50 years, since the end of the Vietnam War. 

- Vietnam Integration, with the questions on how the Vietnamese of the 21st century can best integrate into the international system.

- My autobiography as a migrant from Vietnam and my childhood values.

These three books are now available under Globethics.net/Vietnam-ethics-series

Vietnam Ethics Series: Detailed Overview

The Vietnam Ethics Series is a specialised publication line from Globethics.net, launched as part of their Co-Publications initiative in collaboration with the Vietnam Hoc Institute (c/o Geneva Agape Foundation). It focuses on integrating Vietnamese cultural values, ethics, history, and spirituality into modern education and social studies. Designed primarily for educators, researchers, and students in social sciences, the series explores Vietnam's ethical landscape amid globalisation, Doi-Moi reforms, and intercultural dialogue. It emphasises practical applications in curriculum design, cultural ethics, environmental sustainability, and minority rights, drawing from Vietnamese traditions like Confucianism and Buddhism while addressing contemporary challenges.

The series promotes Southeast Asian cultural underpinnings, making it valuable for international audiences studying Asian ethics and values-based education. Books are available in English (with some Vietnamese elements), published via Globethics' print-on-demand and free digital platforms. As of October 11, 2025, it includes at least three confirmed volumes, with more in development.

Below is a categorised list of titles (aligned with our prior categories: Social Studies, Philosophy, Spirituality, Area Studies, Applied Ethics), including details like authors, origins, languages, years, ISBNs/DOIs, and brief summaries.

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