ADVANCED TRAINING CONFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DA NANG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTER (PART 1)
On October 31, 2025, at the Da Nang City Administrative Center, an Advanced Training Conference for civil servants and public officials serving the Da Nang International Financial Center – Phase 2 was held. The program was jointly organized by the University of Danang - University of Economics and the Da Nang Department of Finance, with professional support from Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) and the participation of leading domestic and international experts.
Following the successful Phase 1 training conference held in May 2025 with more than 200 participants, Phase 2 of the program lasts for three weeks and is designed to delve deeply into the strategic pillars of the International Financial Center. Fintech was selected as the opening theme, reflecting the critical importance of digital technology in the modern financial ecosystem.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Phan Duy Anh, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Finance, emphasized that the development of an International Financial Center in Da Nang is a major strategic orientation that has been concluded by the Politburo and formalized through a Government Resolution. This orientation aims to position Da Nang as a “financial center associated with innovation, logistics, and free trade.” It represents a strong political foundation and demonstrates the Central Government’s support for the city. To realize this vision, human capital remains the core factor. The training and development of cadres, civil servants, and public employees with sufficient professional knowledge, skills, and international integration capacity is a top priority for effective policymaking and management of the International Financial Center’s operations.
Mr. Phan Duy Anh, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Finance
Associate Professor Vo Thi Thuy Anh, Party Secretary and Chairwoman of the University Council of the University of Economics - University of Danang, affirmed that the University stands ready to accompany the city in training, capacity building, and policy advisory, contributing to the formation of a modern and internationally integrated financial ecosystem.
Assoc. Prof. Vo Thi Thuy Anh
Mr. Dao Le Ngoc Hai, Regional Director of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank), delivered a welcome address and shared perspectives on cooperation orientations in the development of Fintech in Vietnam
During the two days from October 31 to November 1, 2025, participants attended a series of in-depth presentations under Pillar 1: Financial Technology (Fintech), including:
• Topic “An Overview of the Fintech Ecosystem and Its Role in the International Financial Center,” presented by lecturers from the University of Economics
• Topic “The Fintech Ecosystem at the Paris International Financial Center,” shared by an expert from Paris Europlace.
• Topics “Fintech Applications in Banking and Financial Markets” and “Digital Currency, Blockchain, and Digital Infrastructure in the IFC,” presented by experts from Techcombank.
These presentations provided foundational knowledge and updates on global trends that are essential for officials involved in the process of building and operating the International Financial Center in Da Nang. This training program demonstrates the University of Economics’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of high-quality finance and banking human resources, in support of the city’s strategy for digital economic development and international integration.
Source: Department of Student Affairs, Corporate Relations & Communications