VCFE 2025 Conference: “Mobilizing Financial Resources and Promoting Investment for Green Growth and Green Transition”
In response to the implementation of the “four pillars” resolution of the Poliburo on four development breakthroughs, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) held the Vietnam Conference on Finance and Economy 2025 (VCFE) on June 26, 2025, with the topic “Mobilizing Financial Resources and Promoting Investment for Green Growth and Green Transition.”
The Conference was jointly organized by TDTU’s internal units – the Center for Applied Economics Research and Training (CAER) and the Faculty of Finance and Banking – in collaboration with the Vietnam Institute of Digital Economy Development and the Vietnam Association of Securities Business.
Attending the Conference, among the delegates and guests were Ms. Hoang Hai Anh – Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Securities Business, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho – Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy for Agriculture and Environment, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vinh Minh Thanh – Founding Chairman of the National Brand Development Institute, Mr. Huynh Minh Tung – Director of the Center for Service Development and Science & Technology Infrastructure Utilization, Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr. Tran Ngoc Ha – Chairman of the Council of the Sky Vietnam Aviation Academy; Mr. Tim Nguyen – Founder of the NetZeroNomy platform, Mr. Dam Thanh Hiep – Director of the New World Education Academy, along with leaders from several enterprises and partner organizations.
Attendees from TDTU included Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son – Vice President of the University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Minh Ly – Vice Chairwoman of the University Council and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, along with representatives of the leaders of various Faculties and Departments under the University.
From the Organizing Committee, there were Dr. Nghiem Quy Hao – Director of the Center for Applied Economics Research and Training (CAER), Head of the Department for Communication and Public Relation, and Head of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Tran Quy – Director of the Vietnam Institute of Digital Economy Development and Co-head of the Organizing Committee, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tram Thi Xuan Huong – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Banking, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and Scientific Advisor of the Conference.
The Conference also attracted the participation of numerous experts, scientists, lecturers, researchers, and managers from research institutes, universities, enterprises, banks, securities companies, financial institutions, and investment funds, along with a large number of lecturers and students from TDTU. This academic forum served as a platform to connect diverse perspectives between theory and practice, facilitating scholarly exchange and sharing of experiences in implementing green finance and sustainable investment amid the ongoing transformation of the economy.
The Conference served as an opportunity for delegates, experts, and scientists to exchange and engage in in-depth discussions on mechanisms, policies, and specific solutions to promote the mobilization of financial resources for green growth and green transition, as well as responding to recent innovations and reforms centered around four key breakthroughs, including Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW dated January 24, 2025, of the Politburo on “International integration in the new context”, Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on reforming the development and implementation of laws to meet national development requirements in the new era, and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025, of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector.
In particular, Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW emphasizes mechanisms that encourage the strengthening and diversification of capital sources for the private economic sector. It advocates for the provision of credit to support businesses in their investment in machinery, technological equipment, green transition, and digital transformation. The resolution also calls for the promotion of green credit development. The government also provides interest rate subsidies and incentives for financial institutions to lower loan rates for private enterprises undertaking green, circular economy projects and applying environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Numerous practical experiences, exemplary models and projects from both domestic and international contexts were shared, providing valuable lessons that can be applied to promote sustainable economic development in Vietnam. The Conference not only contributed to enhancing the quality of teaching, training, and research in the field of finance and investment, but also served as a bridge connecting academic and practical stakeholders, offering meaningful support for the green transition, digital economic development, and integration with global standards.
To expand opportunities for collaboration in training, research, and practical application, the Conference also featured a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between the Center for Applied Economics Research and Training (CAER) and New World Education Academy Joint Stock Company. This partnership aims to enhance the quality of education, strengthen students’ practical skills, foster cooperation between the two institutions, provide career guidance, and create job opportunities for graduates. On this occasion, New World Education Academy Joint Stock Company also awarded a training scholarship package which is worth 50 million VND to students of TDTU.
The Conference concluded successfully. It was a significant event which contributed to the implementation of major directions outlined in the National strategy for green growth and green transition for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision toward 2050, as stated in Directive No. 44/CT-TTg issued by the Prime Minister in December 2024. Importantly, it also responded to the Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025, by the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector. This resolution highlights the effective mobilization of resources such as land, capital, and high-quality human resources; the promotion of green credit; and the encouragement of enterprises to implement circular economy projects and adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
