VEAM 2025: Connecting academia, spreading knowledge for development.

On December 8th, the 16th Vietnam Economic Conference (VEAM 2025) was held at the University of Economics and Business Administration (Thai Nguyen University). The event was attended by representatives from the University of Economics and Business Administration, the Foreign Trade University, the Development Policy Research Center (DEPOCEN), and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). This is an annual event aimed at showcasing socio-economic research by scholars from Vietnam and abroad.

Delegates attending the 16th Conference of Vietnamese Economists .

Attending the conference were Mr. Bui Van Luong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province; leaders of Thai Nguyen University; representatives from: Paris School of Economics, Deakin University, Wollongong University, University of New South Wales (Australia), Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (Germany), Fulbright University, the World Bank in Vietnam, along with scientists , lecturers, and students. The conference also connected online with many universities around the world via the Zoom platform.

With the theme "Driving Forces and Policy Framework for Economic Growth in Thai Nguyen Province," delegates focused on analyzing key issues such as productivity, innovation, green transformation, semiconductor industry, and R&D models between universities and businesses.

Numerous studies were presented, including chip manufacturing policies in several countries, the role of academia and R&D in modern economic development, opportunities and challenges in energy transition, a human resource development model for green growth in Eberswalde, and the "unlearning" mindset in business education. The conference served as an academic forum and provided scientific arguments to support the development orientation of Thai Nguyen province.

Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Van Luong acknowledged the contributions of scientists to the development of the country and Thai Nguyen province.

Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Van Luong emphasized that Thai Nguyen province hopes to continue receiving advice and suggestions in research and policy planning; the province always appreciates and accepts scientific recommendations to achieve socio-economic development goals in the coming time.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/thoi-su-thai-nguyen/202512/veam-2025-ket-noi-hoc-thuat-lan-toa-tri-thuc-phat-trien-ed74f60/