Series of international scientific talks and seminars

In 2021, the Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU University of Economics and Business has achieved many successes in the field of scientific research, most notably a series of seminars and scientific seminars taking place throughout the year. The year includes 2 international seminars and 6 domestic scientific seminars, gathering the participation of many international experts and businesses.

Along with the flow of the domestic and international economy, seminars and talks have mentioned many topical international economic issues such as: International trade and investment towards digital transformation and digital transformation.; The fluctuations of the international economy in the new context, COVID-19 context and the digital economy; ASEAN's e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future; Facilitating digital trade… These are topics that belong to the research strengths of the Faculty of International Business and Economics, and the chairpersons and speakers are key research members of the Faculty, belonging to a strong research group in the field of economics. International economic integration is recognized by VNU. Not only that, the speakers and professional consultants for the seminars and seminars are all leading professors, economic researchers, and domestic and international businesses. Therefore, the implications and policy advice drawn from seminars and talks are highly applicable, contributing to solving hot issues of the country's socio-economics. The seminars and seminars have been highly appreciated by experts, have wide spread, and have attracted the participation of a large number of domestic and international scientists, policy makers, and other stakeholders. business agency.

 Many seminars organized by the FIBE have been successfully held online

Outstanding topics of seminars and forum

International seminar "Global FDI and improvisation of FDI enterprises in Vietnam in the new context" with more than 350 guests attending in both online and offline formats. At the seminar, researchers, policy makers and FDI enterprises together made an extensive analysis and assessment of the impacts of the new context on global FDI, as well as the improvisations of FDI enterprises. FDI industry in Vietnam. Prospects and policy implications drawn from the workshop contribute to promoting the attraction of FDI into Vietnam and the country's international economic integration process. In addition, the international scientific conference "International trade and investment towards digital and green transformation" discussed issues related to the process of economic transformation towards digitalization and greening.

International webinars have covered many economic issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The international webinar "The fluctuations of the international economy in the new context" discusses the world economic situations that are changing the foundation of the international economy. The international webinar "ASEAN's e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future: Perspectives and lessons from businesses" analyzes the difficulties facing international trade during the COVID-19 pandemic. The international webinar “The COVID-19 Context and the Digital Economy: A Focused Perspective on E-commerce” analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on e-commerce in Southeast Asian countries in general, Vietnam and Thailand in particular.

The national scientific conference "Digital Facilitation for Trade: Theory and Practice" discusses in detail from many angles from businesses, state management agencies to experts' perspectives, around synchronous connection between regulatory agencies and businesses in implementing digital facilitation in trade. In addition, the Faculty also conducted two internal seminars, including the seminar "Methods to assess the impact of the Free Trade Agreement" and the seminar "Searching and exploiting databases in research and development". international economy” to support the improvement of research capacity of faculty members in the Faculty.

The series of seminars and talks of the Faculty of Economics and International Business has achieved such great success and resonance thanks to the ability and charisma of the speakers. They are all leading professors, researchers, policy makers, domestic and international businesses with long experience in the field.

Reputable international and domestic speakers have participated in a series of seminars and talks of the Faculty of International Business and Economics:

• Prof. Craig Parsons, Yokohama National University
• Mr. Daniel Dobrev, Chamber of Economy and Trade, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Vietnam
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Sitanon Jesdapipat - Research Director, Center for Economic Innovation, Faculty of Economics, Rangsit University
• Dr. Atty. Rami Amer G.Hourani - President of PhilExport-Cebu Union, lecturer at Cebu University, Philippines
• Mr. Piotr Harasimowicz, Chief Representative of Foreign Trade Office, Polish Trade and Investment Agency in Vietnam
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers, Country Director of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation For Freedom (FNF) Institute in Vietnam
• Prof. Peter Draper, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Public Policy, Director of the Institute of International Trade, University of Adelaide, Australia
• Prof Robin K. Chou, Emeritus Professor of Finance, President of Asian Finance Association, Vice Dean of Faculty of Commerce, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
• Prof. Ho Tu Bao, Director of the Data Science Laboratory of the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM), Scientific Director of the John von Neumann Institute - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh
• Mr. Hoang Huy Hoang, Head of Operations Management Department of National and ASEAN Single Window, Department of Information Technology and Customs Statistics, General Department of Customs
• MSc. Nguyen Hai Trieu - CEO and co-founder at PrimeData
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of VNU University of Economics and Business
• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ha Van Hoi - Dean of Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU University of Economics and Business
• Dr. Vu Thanh Huong - Vice Dean of Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU University of Economics and Business
• Dr. Nguyen Thi Vu Ha - Deputy Head of Department of International Finance, Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU University of Economics and Business

Policy advice drawn from the series of seminars and talks:

Dr. Atty. Rami Amer G.Hourani - President of PhilExport-Cebu Union, lecturer at Cebu University, Philippines

 

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of VNU University of Economics and Business

 

With a profound internationality and orientation to solving problems of the world economy during the COVID-19 period, the series of seminars and talks of the Faculty of International Business and Economics has provided many policy advices. important. These pervasive advice helps Vietnam in particular and the world in general to increase the resilience of the economy and quickly recover in the new normal.

Firstly, in order to attract FDI and support Vietnam to recover to the new normal, Vietnam needs a strategy and action plan associated with reforming the investment environment, specific policies and institutions. For the Government, it is necessary to renew the policy framework on investment incentives with outstanding and competitive incentives, creating favorable business conditions to attract strategic investors, corporations. multinational investment to locate and establish research and development (R&D) centers and innovation centers in Vietnam. Actively monitoring and assessing the trend of FDI and technology flows into Vietnam to be able to select and attract suitable investment projects is also a point to pay attention to in the coming time. For businesses, there should be solutions for FDI enterprises to implement social responsibility for employees when participating in new generation FTAs ​​in Vietnam through capacity building of employers and employees. and strengthen the skills of practicing social responsibility for employees…

Second, Vietnam needs to promote the greening of the economy. In order to green the economy, it is necessary to raise awareness and make a drastic change in action on green growth for leaders at all levels in State management agencies, sectors, localities and businesses. It is necessary to realize that approaching green growth is not only integrated in development decisions but must be considered as a unified whole with components of sustainable development. Mobilize domestic and international resources, strengthen international cooperation to attract foreign direct investment capital in the main fields of green growth such as clean energy, agriculture, industry, consumption... Especially In particular, it is necessary to attach importance to financial resources as leverage. For businesses, in order to go green, businesses need to clearly identify challenges and opportunities, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, innovate technology and improve production efficiency, arrange restructuring, limiting the development of economic sectors that generate large waste, cause pollution, degrade the environment, use resources economically and efficiently, and form a team of "green" entrepreneurs of the country.

Third, Vietnam needs to move towards digitization of the economy. To move towards digitization, the Government needs to develop and perfect institutions, laws and policies to create a framework for the development of the digital economy. Establish a specialized, competent and highly responsible institutional agency in the development of the digital economy, usually under the Government with the participation and coordination of relevant ministries and sectors. Strongly reform administrative procedures such as simplification, digitization, electronicization, transparency of information to support people and businesses. Focus on developing e-government, e-banking, e-transaction and e-commerce. For businesses, businesses also need to actively integrate digital technology, promote the development of production and business solutions based on digitization; business model optimization, efficient use of intelligent supply chain; Leveraging digitization to promote participation in global value chains.

Fourth, for Vietnam and businesses to overcome the crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic and take advantage of development opportunities, the development of e-commerce is essential.

For the Government, the Government needs to make efforts to perfect the legal framework and effectively implement tax policies for e-commerce activities. Increased investment in science and technology is needed to modernize and synchronize digital technology. Human resources to serve in this field need to be properly invested and trained, improved skills in using technology, and at the same time able to improvise to any situation occurring in cyberspace. Along with the expansion and application of technology, the Government needs to take measures to create software to protect the privacy and information of users, as well as policies for handling when there are any components. infringing and abusing technology to gain profit and endanger the development of commercial and business activities on digital platforms.

For enterprises, businesses need to act quickly in the application of digital technology and always have a backup plan in maintaining production, ensuring the supply chain to be proactive in all situations. It is necessary to research and apply new business models such as sharing economy model, affiliate business model... with the help of technology to help businesses refine business plans and capture market needs.

Fifth, need the application technology into commercial activities and promote digital trade facilitation. To do this, Vietnam needs to develop a clear framework of digital facilitation measures in trade to ensure their effectiveness and feasibility in the process of application and implementation. These measures need the coordination and participation of all parties involved in international trade activities, from import-export enterprises to state management agencies of exporting and importing countries, the Linkages between governments are also essential. The issue of digital security also needs to be carefully considered and should be considered an important issue when applying digital facilitation measures for trade. It is necessary to have plans and roadmaps in the process of applying digital technology and have educational activities to improve knowledge and awareness of safety and security.

 At the international conference CIECI 2021

Orientation for 2022

Following the successes in 2021, in 2022, the Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU- UEB will continue to promote international seminars and seminars with far-reaching influence, attracting the participation of international experts. experts, policy makers, domestic and international businesses. The content of seminars and talks is expected to focus on economic topics of interest such as the world economic situation in the new normal, the world's adaptation to the new normal, the implementation of Vietnam's free trade agreements, participation in the global value chain...

Let's look forward to the valuable and useful seminars and forum of Faculty of International Business and Economics, VNU- UEB in 2022!

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