Key events this week (the 30th and 31st of October 2019)

A number of activities took place at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) on Wednesday and Thursday.

      1. Memorandum of Understanding renewal signing with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
On the afternoon of October 30th TDTU and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) signed the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), starting this year until 2022.

Representatives form ICAEW present at the signing were Ms. Sharon Spice, Director of Global Admissions; Ms. Dang Thi Mai Trang, Chief Representative of ICAEW Vietnam; and Ms. Le Bich Tran, Director of Education Market Development Department, ICAEW Vietnam. TDTU faculty present included Dr. Tran Trong Dao, Vice President; Dr. Le Thi My Hanh, Dean of Faculty of Accounting; and Ms. Tran Do Thuy Linh, Assistant Dean.

The renewal signing is for these two sides (TDTU and The ICAEW) to continue implementing the educational cooperation contents that have been successfully implemented in the past. At the same time, this Memorandum of Understanding also opens many new cooperation directions, such as an Academic exchange program for lecturers of ICAEW CFAB in Southeast Asian countries; and an update on the latest knowledge on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and world development trends in the field of accounting - finance.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is the oldest international accounting organization, established in 1880 in the United Kingdom under the auspices of Queen Victoria.

TDTU and ICAEW signed the first Memorandum of Understanding in 2016. The two sides have implemented many strategic cooperation activities, such as integrating ICAEW CFAB Career Certificates into the High quality Accounting Bachelor education program; organizing TDTU students to exchange during the summer semester at Southeast Asian financial centers; and introducing students to the practice of accounting, auditing, tax advice, and financial advice.

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​​Dr. Tran Trong Dao congratulating the success of the Cooperation Program

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On the same day, TDTU Library collaborated with Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Accompanying Books Club to organize “Students with Reading Culture” an exchange program called involving over 600 students.

The purpose of the Program is to develop students’ reading skills and inspire them to read effectively. In addition, the program is also an exchange between students and authors that are popular with young people.

The authors Anh Khang and Tri shared useful information about the need of reading and introduced some contemporary literary works that are widely considered. Speaker Do Duc Hieu, lecturer of TDTU, exchanged experience and skills to help with more effective reading. The speakers discussed growth in technology and readily available access to information, pointing out the risk of young people neglecting reading skills. Reading is an important cultural feature that needs to be maintained and promoted.

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​​Mr. Do Duc Hieu discussing with students about effective reading 

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      3. University autonomy in the current period:

On the morning of the 31st, (October 2019) Vietnam Education Electronic Newspaper (giaoduc.net) published a multi-period article on university autonomy and the challenges that are being posed to universities. This first article has an excerpt from the speech of Prof. Le Vinh Danh, TDTU President in a clip attached (see link below).

Clearly and succinctly addressing each issue, Prof. Le Vinh Danh spoke about real difficulties which autonomous universities, like TDTU, are facing. Many of those difficulties are almost impossible for universities to overcome, but there must be persistent discourse with high levels of leadership (Ministries and departments) to achieve necessary interventions. And so, a university’s autonomy must continue to succeed and help Vietnam’s higher education system so as to develop stably and sustainably.

More details can be found on giaoduc.net.

      4. Vietnam Banking Association visits and works with Ton Duc Thang University:

On the afternoon of 31st (October 2019) Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) paid a visit to TDTU. The delegation included Mr. Nguyen Toan Thang, General Secretary; Ms. Le Thi Kim Xuan, Head of the representative office in Ho Chi Minh City; and Ms. Tran Thanh Bich, editorial director of the magazine, Vietnam Financial, and Monetary Markets.

Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, Vice President of TDTU; Dr. Hoang Cam Trang, Dean of Faculty of Finance and Banking; Dr. Nghiem Quy Hao, Director of Economic Training and Application Research Center and lecturers of the Faculty of Finance and Banking welcomed and worked with the delegation.

The two sides discussed potential cooperation content, such as organizing domestic and international conferences; organizing a master training program exclusively for VNBA; and cooperating to carry out research projects on Financial Technology (Fintech).

Vietnam Banking Association is a professional social organization in the field of credit banking in Vietnam. VNBA has 65 member organizations, including most Vietnamese commercial banks.