On August 29, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) attended the ICYREB 2025 international scientific conference, the 11th annual event for young researchers in economics and business. This year’s conference, themed “Contemporary Issues in Economics, Management, and Business in the Connected Era,” was held at the University of Economics – the University of Danang.

The event brought together more than 100 researchers from Vietnam and abroad, with nearly 200 papers submitted to the Organizing Committee, creating a vibrant academic forum that helped promote knowledge exchange, the sharing of research experience, and stronger cooperation among universities regionally and internationally.

The conference attracted more than 100 researchers, with over 190 papers from researchers in Vietnam and abroad.

The conference was jointly organized with the participation of nine leading universities in Vietnam: NEU, Foreign Trade University, Thuongmai University, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Academy of Finance, University of Economics and Business – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, University of Economics – Hue University, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and University of Economics and Law – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Chair of the Advisory Council, receives congratulatory flowers from the host institution.

ICYREB 2025 aimed to establish and develop an environment for young researchers in economics and business to exchange academic insights, new ideas, and scientific research findings, and to discuss contemporary issues in economics, management, and business in the connected era. The conference focused on a range of topical issues, including digital transformation, the circular economy, sustainable development, and corporate governance. It also sought to strengthen young academics’ research capacity through activities involving the sharing of knowledge and experience and scientific publication.

During the plenary session, ICYREB 2025 featured two important thematic presentations by international speakers. Dr. Robert Radics (Lincoln University, New Zealand) presented “Green Supply Chains and the Circular Economy”, analyzing solutions that link strategic management with efficient resource use. Meanwhile, Prof. Gary Lit (a former lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) delivered a presentation on “Globalization and De-Globalization”, clarifying shifts in the structure of international economic relations and their implications for businesses and development policy.

This year’s conference focused on contemporary issues such as digital transformation, the circular economy, sustainable development, and corporate governance, while also seeking to strengthen young researchers’ research capacity through scientific publication, the sharing of experience, and academic exchange.

Notably, NEU had more than 30 research papers published in the conference proceedings, eight of which were selected for in-person presentation. In particular, two NEU research papers received the Best Paper Award, affirming the academic quality and research capacity of the University’s young researchers at an international scientific forum.

The NEU delegation attends the conference.

In particular, as part of the conference, representatives of the leadership of the 10 co-organizing institutions held a cordial gathering to discuss and reach agreement on the next host. They handed over the rotating flag to the leadership of the Banking Academy of Vietnam, which will host the 12th annual International Conference for Young Researchers in Economics and Business (ICYREB) in 2026.

The Banking Academy of Vietnam receives the rotating flag, officially becoming the host institution for ICYREB 2026.

ICYREB 2025 concluded successfully, marking an important step forward in scientific research cooperation for young researchers in economics and business.

Some images from the conference:

Article and photos: Department of Research Management and Department of Communications

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