In his opening remarks at the seminar, Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, affirmed that logistics is one of the most promising fields, offering great opportunities for young entrepreneurs. According to assessments by international organizations, Vietnam has significant potential and advantages for the logistics industry, being located in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with a concentration of goods and strong trade flows, along with a highly open economy where exports, imports, and e-commerce consistently grow at double-digit rates.

The seminar will help clarify the advantages and challenges faced by students in starting and developing businesses in the logistics field; and at the same time, provide further motivation for students to resolutely pursue their chosen path.

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, shared his insights on the potential of the logistics industry in Vietnam.

At the seminar, Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Vice Rector of the University of Transport Technology, expressed his desire for more opportunities for students to express their voices, to voice their difficulties, and thereby receive support and assistance from agencies and departments, promoting the entrepreneurial spirit among students.

Speaking at the seminar, Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Institute for Strategic Brand and Competition Research, shared inspiring insights and guidance for students in the logistics field regarding entrepreneurship. Currently, Vietnam's total import and export turnover is at a high level, creating many entrepreneurial opportunities, especially for students. Logistics linked to digital transformation is a hot topic, requiring creativity and innovation from the younger generation to ensure sustainable economic development.

The students' debate competition revolved around the topic of entrepreneurship.

In particular, the seminar featured two extremely intense debates. The first topic was "Should students start their own businesses or work for others?", with two teams from the Foreign Trade University and the National Economics University sharing their perspectives and resolutely defending their viewpoints.

The next topic was "Is entrepreneurship in the logistics industry suitable for students?". This topic sparked a dramatic and engaging debate among students from the University of Transport Technology and Phenikaa University.

Text and photos: KHANH AN