On November 11, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) organized a seminar on “Training the Digital Economy Workforce – A Foundation for Sustainable Development in the New Era,” attended by a large number of experts, researchers, and business representatives.

An overview of the seminar

External participants attending the seminar included: Dr. Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Deputy Director General of the Department of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Finance; Nguyen Van Thanh, Head of the Policy Division, Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade; Dr. Cu Kim Long, Deputy Director of the Information Technology Center, Ministry of Science and Technology; Tran Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade and Director of Vietinbank’s IT, Data & AI Division; Truong Tu Anh, Director of the Card and Digital Banking Center, Coop Bank; Mr. Nguyen Nhat Quang, Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Finance; Dr. Thai Kim Phung, Vice President of the College of Technology and Design, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City; Hoang Van Luoc, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the MIS Education System; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoang Son, Deputy Director of the Institute of Information Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Dr. Nguyen Duy Hai, Director of the Information Technology Center, University of Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hai, University of Science and Technology; Dr. Phan Thanh Duc, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Digital Economy, Banking Academy; Dr. Dao Xuan Hoang, Director of the Digital Economy Program, Faculty of Technology, Phenikaa University; Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuyen, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Trade Union University; MSc. Pham Minh Ngoc Ha, Vice Dean in Charge of the Faculty of Economic Information Systems, Academy of Finance; Dr. Tran Nho Quyet, Director of External Relations at Thoi Dai International Education Company; MSc. Dao Thuong Huong, Senior Information Security and AI Expert at CeComTech Technology Joint Stock Company; and Nguyen Duy Hien, Director of Sales and Marketing at FAST Business Management Software Joint Stock Company.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, President of the College of Technology, NEU; and Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems. Also attending were leadership representatives from colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers, along with lecturers and students from NEU and universities in the Hanoi area.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, affirmed that the seminar held particular significance as the University approached its 70th anniversary and continued to reaffirm its pioneering mission in training a high-quality workforce to support the country’s development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong noted that, despite its extensive experience and reputation in training the workforce for traditional economic fields, NEU still viewed itself as a “latecomer” in the digital economy—a relatively new but strategic field of study in the era of digital transformation.

President Bui Huy Nhuong emphasized that the digital economy is not merely a trend but an imperative as artificial intelligence (AI) and technology reshape models of growth, governance, and labor worldwide. Vietnam faces an urgent need for a workforce equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge, data-driven thinking, technological skills, and the capacity for innovation to adapt rapidly and lead this transformation.

NEU will adopt a systematic, substantive, and practice-oriented approach to training the digital economy workforce, aiming not only to impart knowledge but also to develop learners’ adaptability and creativity in the digital age. The University also seeks support, shared insights, and advice from experts, scholars, and businesses in Vietnam and abroad to progressively develop an academic program that meets the development needs of the digital economy, where technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping economic models, governance, and labor markets.

“Training the digital economy workforce is not simply about introducing a new field of study; it is a strategic shift in the University’s development direction toward becoming an autonomous, internationally integrated research university capable of adapting to the rapid changes in the global digital economy,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong.

Dr. Phan Thanh Duc, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Digital Economy, Banking Academy, presents “Developing the Workforce for the Digital Economy in the AI Era – From the Classroom to Practice”

Dr. Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Deputy Director General of the Department of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Finance, presents “The New Era and the Role of the Digital Economy”

MSc. Nguyen Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade and Director of Vietinbank’s IT, Data & AI Division, presents “Digital Transformation in the Banking Sector and Workforce Needs”

Dr. Dao Xuan Hoang, Director of the Digital Economy Program, Faculty of Digital Technology, Phenikaa University, presents “Employment Opportunities in Digital Economies Around the World”

Nguyen Van Thanh, Head of the Policy Division, Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade, contributes to the discussion at the seminar

At the seminar, participants discussed and conducted in-depth analyses of core issues in developing and implementing NEU’s academic program in Digital Economy. Many contributions focused on clarifying the conditions and development trends in the digital economy to determine whether the program should emphasize practical applications or in-depth research, while also considering infrastructure requirements and opportunities for cooperation with organizations and businesses in Vietnam and abroad.

Participants also focused on educational objectives and learning outcomes, emphasizing the need to establish a clear competency framework that would enable students, upon graduation, to attain levels of development ranging from understanding and analysis to creation, in line with international competency frameworks and the requirements of the digital economy.

Another key topic was identifying job roles and career opportunities for students after graduation. Experts argued that Digital Economy students need to develop competencies suited to a variety of jobs, from those in state management agencies and research organizations to positions in technology businesses and innovative startups.

In particular, the seminar devoted considerable time to discussing coordination mechanisms among the State, the University, and businesses, with a view to establishing a substantive model of tripartite cooperation. This linkage was seen as a foundation for providing students with a learning environment closely connected to practice and hands-on experience during their studies, preparing them to take on jobs immediately after graduation and thereby improving the quality of the country’s digital economy workforce.

Seminar participants pose for a commemorative group photo

The seminar featured an open atmosphere and candid discussions, with many insightful contributions from experts, scholars, and businesses. The proposals and recommendations shared will provide an important basis for NEU to further refine its academic program, helping develop a future generation of digital economy professionals with sound knowledge, strong skills, and a strong capacity for innovation and creativity.

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Article and photos: Department of Communications

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