On June 27, the Faculty of Finance and Commerce, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (HUTECH) successfully held a Citywide Scientific Conference (ESR-2020) with the theme "Industrial Revolution 4.0 and research, training and applications in the economics field.”
The opening session of the ESR 2020 Conference held at HUTECH on June 27
Attending the conference were leaders of the University along with heads of departments, faculties, and institutes within HUTECH.
From left to right: Dr. Kieu Tuan- Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HUTECH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Cao Cuong- Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance City (UEF); Dr. Bui Van The Vinh- Vice President of HUTECH; Dr. Le Dinh Luong- Head of Administration of HUTECH
On the side of sponsors and co-organizing universities, there were representatives of Vietnam Retailers Association, Vietnam Meat Industries Limited Company (VISSAN), Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank); Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF); Ho Chi Minh University of Food Industry; Ho Chi Minh University of Banking.
Dr. Bui Van The Vinh gives the opening speech at the conference
Dr. Kieu Tuan presents flowers and gifts to representatives of co-organizing universities
Dr. Bui Van The Vinh gives flowers and commemorative trophies to sponsors
In the opening speech, Dr. Bui Van The Vinh said, "The Industry Revolution 4.0 affects all fields and aspects of the global economy, and Vietnam is no exception. The opinions, judgments, and solutions given by the scientists and experts attending the conference will be an important basis for HUTECH as well as other educational institutions to make modifications, improve the quality of training, and sufficiently meet the needs of employers."
Assoc. Tran Van Tung presents the introductory statement to the conference
Mr. Nguyen Phuc Khoa - Vice Chairman of Vietnam Retailers Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Meat Industries Limited Company (VISSAN)
The conference focuses on the presentation of 5 reports relating to key issues such as the application of achievements of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 in economics, services, finance-banking, corporate governance; education; economic and financial management. These topics cover the main research issues of 70 scientific articles submitted by experts and scholars to this year’s conference.
Mr. Le Quang Hai- Vietnam Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Dr. Huynh Thi Huong Thao- Ho Chi Minh University of Food Industry
Mr. Nguyen Tien Hung- Ho Chi Minh University of Economics and Finance
Dr. Ho Thien Thong Minh- Saigon International University
Mr. Tran Nam Trung - lecturer of HUTECH Faculty of Finance and Commerce
Particularly, the five articles presented and debated at the seminar include: 1) The Digital Accountant: Digital skills in a transformed world; 2) Development orientation of financial technology in the industrial revolution 4.0 era in Vietnam; 3) The concept of "Insurtech" and identification of technological innovations in the insurance sector; 4) Effect of Bitcoin on the comprehensive financial development in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges; 5) Solutions to promote self-study and research when participating in online learning at universities in Ho Chi Minh City.
Scientists and experts provide critical feedback on the presented research topics
Through the above presentations, the impacts of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 on the economics fields have been thoroughly analyzed by experts. This is the basis for HUTECH and other universities with training programs in the fields of economics in Ho Chi Minh City to refer to with the purpose of planning strategies to update the training curriculums, being ready to adapt to the rapid changes of times and the constant scientific and technological progress.
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By Office of External and Public Relations