On November 14, 2025, at National Economics University (NEU), PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI) awarded 10 “Lighting Up Trust with PSI” scholarships to students of the College of Economics and Public Management. PSI also partnered with NEU as the exclusive sponsor and co-organizer of the “Securities Arena – The AIvestor 2025” competition.

Spreading Knowledge – Strengthening Vietnamese Students’ Determination

The “Lighting Up Trust with PSI” scholarship award ceremony is one of the notable annual social responsibility initiatives maintained by PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI), with a mission to support resilient young people who aspire to advance and persevere in their pursuit of knowledge.

The year 2025 marked the program’s second year. On this occasion, PSI awarded 10 scholarships totaling VND 100 million to students of the College of Economics and Public Management, NEU, who had overcome difficulties and achieved outstanding academic results. These scholarships provide not only practical financial support but also a powerful source of encouragement to help students continue their studies and career development.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers remarks

On behalf of the University’s leadership, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu thanked PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI) for partnering with NEU in nurturing and developing generations of talented students. The “Lighting Up Trust with PSI” scholarships and the “Securities Arena – The AIvestor 2025” competition offer not only material support but, more importantly, motivation for students to confidently pursue their dreams and career aspirations.

“I am truly impressed by the competing teams’ eagerness to learn, adaptability, and breakthroughs in this year’s competition. Their outstanding performances demonstrate the tremendous potential of Vietnam’s young generation of investors, who will help build a transparent, modern, and innovative financial market in the future,” said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu.

The Vice President expressed confidence that PSI’s support once again affirms the lasting value of the university–business partnership model. This provides an important foundation for students to gain practical exposure and experience new technologies, particularly applications of artificial intelligence in finance and securities. “I believe this cooperation will continue to spread positive values, open up more opportunities for NEU students, and help improve the quality of human resources for Vietnam’s financial sector.”

Phan Quynh Nga, Director of PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI), speaks at the event

Phan Quynh Nga, Director of PSI, shared: “For PSI, each scholarship is more than material support—it is a flame of trust, an affirmation that as long as you keep striving, knowledge will always open new doors. We have always believed that knowledge only becomes truly valuable when it is shared and applied, and you—the students of today—will be the generation shaping the future of Vietnam’s financial sector.”

Representatives of PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI) award “Lighting Up Trust” scholarships to outstanding students

Through the scholarship program, PSI hopes to help illuminate students’ journey of learning and motivate them to keep striving and prepare to become new contributors to Vietnam’s finance and investment ecosystem.

The AIvestor 2025 – An Arena Testing the Mettle of More Than 1,000 Students Nationwide

Immediately after the scholarship award ceremony, excitement continued to build with the final night of the “Securities Arena – The AIvestor 2025” competition, a nationwide, practice-based competition for students passionate about investment and finance.

Through a series of challenging rounds, from intensive training sessions with PSI experts to realistic investment simulations on the PS-AI platform, the competition attracted more than 1,000 students, with the 12 most outstanding contestants selected to advance to the decisive final night.

With prizes totaling VND 80 million and internship opportunities at PSI, The AIvestor 2025 was not only an academic competition but also a rare practical experience, helping students develop analytical thinking, the ability to respond to market movements, and investment confidence in a simulated environment closely reflecting real-world conditions.

The top 12 finalists compete in the final of “The AIvestor 2025”

The competition concluded with moments of intense emotion as the final results were announced. Team Alphawave delivered an outstanding performance to claim the championship, emerging as the most formidable competitors of The AIvestor 2025 season. With disciplined investment strategies and persuasive reasoning, Team Tam Ca secured second place. The two teams, Final Conquerors and Bear&Brain, also made a strong impression with their resilient performances, breakthrough thinking, and determination never to give up, earning them third-place prizes in the competition.

Representatives of the participating units’ leadership present awards to the competing teams

By supporting “The AIvestor” and maintaining the “Lighting Up Trust with PSI” scholarship program, PetroVietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (PSI) continues to affirm its vision for sustainable development, placing people, technology, and knowledge at the heart of its strategy.

The event was not only a competition for promising young investors but also a demonstration of PSI’s commitment to building a smart investment community, promoting AI applications in finance and securities, and spreading its mission: “Invest in knowledge – Shape the future – Spread sustainable values.”

Some photos from the program:

Article and photos: Faculty of Management Science and Department of Communications

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