In his opening speech, Dr. LE Van Son – Deputy Dean of Economics & Finance Faculty, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Conference – emphasized that in the context of globalization and strong digital transformation, green finance and digital finance are not only trends but also urgent requirements for the economy. Dr. LE Van Son also affirmed that the conference is a forum for scientists and students to discuss and propose training and learning solutions in the face of major challenges such as climate change, financial sustainability and technology in the financial sector.

 With 14 articles selected from more than 25 submissions, the conference focused on three main topics:

  1. Green Finance and Sustainable Development: The research focus is on green bonds, green banking, and environmentally friendly financial mechanisms.
  2. Digital Finance and Fintech: Harnessing the potential of Blockchain, e-wallets, digital banking and technology platforms in financial optimization.
  3. Personal finance, savings and management: Proposing effective savings models, manage expenses and aim for financial freedom.

Research paper Digital Finance and Digital Finance Services in Vietnam Today: Current Situation and Solutions by the group of authors (NINH Thuy Hien and colleagues) affirms that digital finance is a sustainable direction and has received many high evaluations from the Research & Education council. The group has deeply analyzed the current status of digital finance development in Vietnam, and at the same time proposed technology application solutions to increase transaction efficiency and personal financial management.

The article was highly appreciated by the workshop participants. The research not only accurately reflects the current situation but also proposes specific solutions in the field of cross-border payments and international economic integration.

The author group of NGUYEN Van Hiep presented the topic Green Bonds – Challenges or Opportunities for Real Estate Enterprises in Vietnam focusing on sharing the characteristics, value of green bonds and their role for real estate enterprises in Vietnam. The study shows that despite many challenges in the legal framework and investor awareness, green bonds are a potential tool to promote sustainable development.

The research of NGUYEN Phuong Tra on green credit at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) has received special attention. The author provides practical analysis and proposes solutions to promote green credit as a driving force for green economic development.

The research of NGUYEN Thi Thu Phuong and NGUYEN Khanh Linh has opened up a new perspective on the financial behavior of young people, especially students. The authors not only emphasize the importance of saving but also propose the concept of financial freedom – a goal that many youngsters aim for.

Delegates and students share at the workshop

In his closing speech, Dr. LE Van Son affirmed that the workshop had created a forum connecting researchers, lecturers and students, while promoting applied research in the field of finance. Dr. LE Van Son also emphasized that the research results at the workshop were particularly meaningful and valuable reference materials for students majoring in economics, digital economics, financial economics, etc.

Support from the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) has created important conditions to improve the quality of research and at the same time encourage students to continue pursuing their passion for science.

Students with their works printed in the scientific yearbook

The scientific conference on green finance and digital finance is a clear demonstration of the commitment of Vietnam Women’s Academy in training high-quality human resources and contributing to the sustainable development of the country in the direction of green – digital – saving. The conference ended but the ideas, solutions and scientific enthusiasm will continue to spread and will certainly have practical contributions to the development of the Vietnamese economy in the new era.