On August 13, the National Economics University and the State Securities Commission held the Signing Ceremony for the Cooperation Agreement and launched the Go Finance 2026 Competition.

The event marks a significant development in the cooperative relationship between the state regulatory agency, the university, and market participants, aiming to enhance the quality of human resources and promote the sustainable development of Vietnam’s capital market.

Scene of the signing ceremony

Attending the program were: Ms. Vu Thi Chan Phuong – Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission; along with representatives of the leadership of the State Securities Commission and its units; representatives of accompanying enterprises, experts in the finance-securities sector, and leaders and representatives of several media agencies.

On behalf of the National Economics University: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Director of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Deputy Director of the University; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Deputy Director of the University; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy Director of the University; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat – Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que – Director of the Institute of Banking and Finance; along with representatives of the leadership of various Schools, Departments, political-social organizations; faculty members, and students of the University.

On July 27, 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1413/QD-TTg approving the overall reform plan for Vietnam’s financial market, aiming for high and continuous growth until 2045. Education and training are identified as key tasks, focusing on building, implementing, and popularizing financial knowledge from general education, while also developing specialized academic programs in finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Director of the National Economics University speaks

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Director of the National Economics University shared: “The stock market plays a particularly important role in mobilizing and allocating resources for the economy. In the context of an increasingly developing digital economy, the financial market is continuously expanding and integrating more deeply internationally, the demand for a workforce with strong professional knowledge, innovative thinking, good analytical skills, professional courage, and ethical standards is becoming increasingly urgent.”

With a tradition of being one of the country’s leading institutions in education and research in economics, management, and business administration, the National Economics University (NEU) consistently aligns its academic programs with practical applications, enhancing collaboration with state management agencies, professional organizations, and the business community as a strategic direction. We believe that academic knowledge truly demonstrates its value when it is tested, supplemented, and enriched by the dynamic realities of the economy and the market.

In this spirit, according to the Director of the National Economics University, the cooperation agreement between NEU and the State Securities Commission marks an important milestone, opening a phase of comprehensive, practical, and sustainable collaboration between the two entities. Under the agreement, both parties will coordinate to implement various activities in education, academic research, dissemination of knowledge about securities and the stock market; organize practical seminars, discussions, specialized conferences, and experience-sharing programs with the participation of managers, experts, and business leaders.

In particular, the development of a practical environment, stock trading simulations, and enhanced access to market data and modern analytical tools will enable students to apply their knowledge in practice, improving their analytical capabilities and decision-making skills. Career orientation activities, site visits, internships, and job networking will also contribute to helping students gain a deeper understanding of the professional environment, gradually meeting the increasingly high demands of the labor market.

Ms. Vu Thi Chan Phuong – Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission speaks

On behalf of the leadership of the State Securities Commission, Ms. Vu Thi Chan Phuong – Chairwoman of the Commission expressed that developing the financial market is not only the responsibility of regulatory agencies or financial institutions but requires the participation of multiple stakeholders; among which educational, training, and research institutions play an extremely important role.

In this context, the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the State Securities Commission and the National Economics University today is a concrete step to strengthen the connection between regulatory agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and learners, contributing to bringing educational and research activities closer to the practical requirements of the stock market.

“The National Economics University has a tradition and strength in education and research in economics and finance, while the State Securities Commission has practical experience in managing, supervising, and developing the stock market, along with connections with operating organizations, members, and businesses in the market. The connection and leveraging of the strengths of both parties will create conditions for educational knowledge to be updated from market realities; at the same time, new requirements arising in the process of managing, operating, and developing the market can be researched and exchanged in a more systematic manner,” the Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission hopes.

The National Economics University and the State Securities Commission sign and exchange the Cooperation Agreement

According to the contents of the Cooperation Agreement, the State Securities Commission and the National Economics University will coordinate to implement key activities in the fields of education, academic research, and dissemination of knowledge about securities and the stock market.

Both parties will organize practical seminars, discussions, specialized conferences, and professional experience-sharing programs with the participation of experts, managers, and business leaders in the finance and securities industry. The cooperation content focuses on areas such as securities law, the operation of securities companies, fund management companies, personal financial education, data analysis skills, and new development trends of Vietnam’s capital market.

A significant highlight of the cooperation program is the establishment of a practical environment and stock trading simulation for students. Through the coordination of the State Securities Commission and partnering units, students will have the opportunity to access simulated trading systems, market data, modern analytical tools, and real-life scenarios in the financial market. This is an important foundation to help learners enhance practical skills, analytical capabilities, and investment decision-making in an environment close to professional realities.

Additionally, the parties will coordinate to implement career orientation activities, practical site visits, internships, and job networking for students. Through the network of market-participating organizations, NEU students will have the opportunity to access working environments at regulatory agencies, stock exchanges, securities companies, fund management companies, investment funds, and other financial institutions, thereby enhancing professional capabilities and the ability to integrate into the high-quality labor market.

The collaboration program is also accompanied by several market members such as SSI Securities Corporation, Pinetree Securities Corporation, and FiinGroup Joint Stock Company. These enterprises will support by sharing practical experiences, providing experts, supporting data, analytical tools, and participating in training activities, career orientation, and job connection for students.

The Go Finance 2026 competition has officially been launched as an opportunity for students to interact with experts, managers, and business leaders in the finance and securities industry.

Immediately following the signing of the cooperation agreement, the Go Finance 2026 competition was officially launched. The competition is organized to enhance financial understanding, disseminate a culture of professional investment, and create an academic playground for students who are passionate about finance, investment, and the stock market. Through competition rounds combining specialized knowledge, analytical skills, problem-solving, and real-world experience, Go Finance 2026 will help students develop modern financial thinking, enhance analytical capabilities, and decision-making skills in the investment environment.

The Go Finance 2026 competition has officially been launched as an opportunity for students to interact with experts, managers, and business leaders in the finance and securities industry.

The competition also provides an opportunity for students to interact with experts, managers, and business leaders in the finance and securities industry; while also accessing career opportunities at securities companies, fund management companies, investment organizations, and financial institutions both domestically and internationally. Through this, Go Finance 2026 not only contributes to enhancing financial knowledge for the younger generation but also promotes the connection between university education and the practical needs of the labor market.

Delegates attending the program took commemorative photos together.

The signing ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement and the launch of the Go Finance 2026 competition is a testament to the strong commitment of the State Securities Commission, the National Economics University, and the accompanying enterprises in developing high-quality human resources, enhancing community financial literacy, and contributing to building a transparent, efficient, and sustainable Vietnamese stock market that meets the development requirements of the economy in the new era.

Article and photos: Communication Department