Linking higher education institutions with enterprises is a crucial factor in enhancing training quality, meeting the workforce demands of the Digital Economy sector amidst the current robust development of digital transformation and the digital economy. This is the core message conveyed throughout the Roundtable Discussion on “Connecting Enterprises in Digital Economy Workforce Training” organized by the National Economics University on the afternoon of September 30, 2026.

Scene of the Roundtable Discussion

Attending the Roundtable Discussion, from the state management agencies were: Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh – Head of Policy Department, E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hai – Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Hung Yen Province and associates. From the enterprises were: Ms. Dinh Thi Thu Hoai – Director of Nhat Ha Investment Construction and Trading Co., Ltd., Vice President of the Hanoi Women Entrepreneurs Association; Mr. Truong Dang Hoang Minh – Deputy Director of the Training and Staff Development Center at CoopBank and associates; Ms. Duong Thi Hue – Deputy General Director of BRG Group and leaders of BRG Group; Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung – Director of Business and Retail Division, BRG Group; Mr. Nguyen Hong Viet – Director of IT Center, BRG Group; Ms. Duong Thi Lam – General Director of Hanoi Trade Corporation; Mr. Bui Hai Nam – General Director of Finan Capital Company; Ms. Ta Thi Minh Phuong – General Director of Newway Automobile JSC; Ms. Tran Thi Thuy – Head of Human Resources Department, SAVVYCOM Company; Dr. Tran Nho Quyet – Director of External Relations, Thoi Dai International Education Company; Ms. Tran Thu Hanh – Head of Marketing Department, FAST Enterprise Management Software JSC; Mr. Tran Van Dung – Partner Relations Manager, 1C Vietnam Company; Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Quynh – Head of Human Resources Department, BRAVO Software JSC; Mr. Tran Ba Kim Ngoc – Director of Meliasoft Company; Ms. Nguyen Anh Tuyet – Head of Employer Branding and Recruitment Communications and Ms. Pham Thi Huyen Nga – Head of Recruitment Department at FPT Software, FPT Corporation; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh – Head of Business Development, MISA JSC – Hanoi Representative Office. From the experts were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hai – AI expert from the School of Information and Communication Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

From the National Economics University, there were: Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University; Dr. Nguyen Trung Tuan – Vice Rector of the School of Technology; Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet – Head of the Faculty of Management Information Systems – the unit responsible for training in the Digital Economy sector at the National Economics University; along with representatives of the leadership of Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, Centers; experts, scientists, staff, lecturers of the University, and students of the Digital Economy sector.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University delivers a speech

In his opening remarks at the Roundtable Discussion, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the National Economics University emphasized the significance of strengthening the connection between educational institutions and enterprises in the context of vigorous digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital economy. According to Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, “high-quality human resources are the key factor” to promote the digital economy associated with sustainable development goals. Vietnam has many advantages to exploit the potential of the digital economy, but it also poses an urgent requirement for a workforce not only with digital capabilities but also with adaptability, innovative thinking, creativity, and social responsibility.

From this requirement, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh also affirmed the pioneering role of the National Economics University in training and research in economics, management, and related fields; particularly in implementing the Digital Economy academic program. According to the Vice President, developing human resources for the digital economy requires close coordination between the State, enterprises, and educational institutions, thereby linking training with practical needs and labor market movements. The National Economics University is committed to continuing to innovate its academic programs, enhance technology application, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, contributing to preparing a workforce capable of adapting and meeting development requirements in the new era.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet – Head of the Faculty of Management Information Systems presents a paper “Training High-Quality Human Resources for the Digital Economy at the National Economics University”

From the perspective of training human resources for the digital economy sector, Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet – Head of the Faculty of Management Information Systems at the National Economics University (NEU) shared a paper titled “Training High-Quality Human Resources for the Digital Economy at NEU.” The paper outlines the rapid changes in the digital economy and the new demands placed on human resources, while also sharing NEU’s approach and training orientation to meet the shifts in the labor market in the digital era.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, the rapid development of data, digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), GenAI, and digital business models is transforming the way businesses create and deliver value. This change leads to a shift from single-discipline human resources to interdisciplinary human resources, capable of integrating knowledge of economics, technology, and data.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet also emphasized that human resources for the digital economy need to be equipped with four core competencies, including data-driven thinking and evidence-based decision-making; digital technology, AI/GenAI capabilities, and digital platform exploitation; business acumen, innovation, and digital transformation management; along with continuous learning ability to adapt to the rapid pace of technological change. In this approach, the digital economy is identified as a field at the intersection of economics, digital technology, and data.

From an interdisciplinary approach, the paper introduces the ecosystem and academic programs in the Digital Economy sector at NEU, with training content linked to core digital economy, foundational digital economy, and sectoral digital economy. The program focuses on strengthening the connection between economics, management, technology, and data; integrating AI/GenAI as a cross-cutting capability; enhancing data-driven analysis and decision-making skills; and increasing business involvement from program design to outcome evaluation. International standards, English proficiency, professional certifications, and lifelong learning capabilities are also emphasized, aiming to train human resources capable of creating, operating, and leading value in the digital economy.

Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung – Director of Business and Retail Division, BRG Group presented the paper “Recruitment Needs and Professional Competency Requirements for Digital Economy Personnel”

From the practical perspective of businesses, Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung – Director of the Business and Retail Division, BRG Group shared insights on recruitment needs and competency requirements for digital economy personnel. Through the practical digital transformation in the retail sector at BRG, Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung emphasized the viewpoint “Technology is a tool – People are the focus,” as digital transformation is not merely about integrating technology into business operations but more importantly about enhancing the capabilities of the workforce.

According to Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung, the development of technology is significantly changing the content and methods of work: repetitive tasks are increasingly automated, AI assists in forecasting, while humans focus more on handling situations and tasks requiring judgment. This reality calls for increased collaboration between universities and businesses in training digital economy human resources, so that students are not only equipped with technological knowledge but also have the ability to apply technology, data, and AI to solve real business problems. “Technology can be purchased. Competence must be trained” – a message emphasized by Mr. Nguyen Thai Dung when discussing the preparation of human resources for the digital economy.

Mr. Bui Hai Nam – Finan Capital presented the paper “Digital Economy through Practical Technology Products: Technology, Data, and Business Value”

Continuing the business perspective, Mr. Bui Hai Nam – Co-founder & CEO of Finan Capital, an alumnus of the Faculty of Economic Informatics, NEU shared practical experiences accumulated across various fields from banking, e-commerce, multi-channel sales, logistics to Fintech. With the viewpoint “start from the root – digitize the seller,” Mr. Bui Hai Nam analyzed how the digital economy creates value through three practical cases at Finan, demonstrating the journey from data, technology application to forming business value.

From this practical experience, Mr. Bui Hai Nam emphasized the need for human resources capable of understanding both business and technology, with sufficient capacity to participate in building and operating future digital infrastructures. This is also the basis for Finan to strengthen its connection with NEU in training digital economy human resources, with three areas of collaboration including creating internship and job opportunities for students; collaborating with the Faculty in building digital capabilities for businesses; and partnering in consulting and implementing digital transformation activities in practice.

Participants at the Seminar

From the above analyses, the discussions at the Seminar focused on issues of developing digital economy human resources linked to business needs; combining “Developing and mastering core technology” with “Applying technology to economic fields”; developing digital economy human resources with a model linking Scientists/Universities – Businesses – Students.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh – Head of Policy Department, E-commerce Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade speaks at the Seminar

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hai – Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Hung Yen Province speaks at the Seminar

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hai – AI Expert, Hanoi University of Science and Technology speaks at the Seminar

Dr. Tran Nho Quyet – Director of External Relations, Thoi Dai International Education Company speaks at the Seminar

The delegates attending the Seminar take a commemorative photo

Through exchanges among scientists, experts, managers, and business representatives, the Seminar once again affirmed the crucial role of the close relationship between the State – Academia – Enterprises, aiming towards a substantive “three-house” collaboration model in training digital economy workforce to meet the increasingly high demands of today.

Some images from the Seminar:

Article and photos: Faculty of Management Information Systems & Communication Department