Tien Phong Newspaper: Training Human Resources for Da Nang International Financial Centre

To meet the development requirements of the International Financial Centre (IFC) and the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Da Nang, the University of Economics - University of Danang (DUE) has implemented a multi-tiered training system by level, combining standard formal education, English-taught programs, enterprise collaboration, and demand-driven professional development aligned with real-world needs.

International-standard training

At the undergraduate level, the University has developed the Elite Bachelor’s Program, designed to advanced standards with a strong emphasis on both academic foundations and practical application, analytical skills, global thinking, and the ability to work in multicultural environments. The Elite Program features selective class sizes, full English instruction, project-based courses, and the direct involvement of lecturers with strong research and practical track records, alongside industry experts.

In addition, DUE offers fully English-taught and partially English-taught programs in more than 50% of majors and specializations directly related to the International Financial Centre (IFC) and the Free Trade Zone (FTZ), such as Financial Technology, International Finance, International Business, E-commerce, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Commercial Law, and programs linked to international professional certifications. This model enables students to progressively adapt to international education standards and be well prepared to work in financial institutions, FDI enterprises, and the free trade ecosystem.

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Alongside its international-standard training orientation, the quality of DUE’s student intake remains a key foundation for ensuring a high-quality workforce for the IFC and FTZ in Da Nang. Admission scores for economics, business, and management-related programs at DUE are consistently high, leading the Central region and ranking among the top 10 economics-oriented universities nationwide. This is a significant advantage that allows the University to effectively implement Elite programs, English-taught curricula, and enterprise collaboration, while supplying high-quality human resources capable of meeting the immediate demands of working in an international financial centre and free trade zone environment.

At the postgraduate level, the University of Economics focuses on developing master’s and doctoral programs with an international integration orientation, serving the demand for highly qualified human resources for the IFC and FTZ in Da Nang. These programs are designed to be delivered entirely in English, with a strong focus on business and management fields, closely linked to digital transformation and sustainable development.

DUE students win numerous high-level awards in entrepreneurship and scientific research competitions…

For doctoral training, the University aims to build a cohort of experts, researchers, and policy advisors capable of contributing to institutional development, analysis, and policy formulation for the IFC and FTZ in the long term. Currently, DUE offers doctoral training in four disciplines: Finance and Banking, Accounting, Business Administration, and Development Economics.

Ready for work upon graduation

In early January 2026, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Da Nang was officially inaugurated, marking the formal launch of the IFC model in Vietnam in accordance with Government Decree No. 323/ND-CP dated December 18, 2025. According to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the IFC Executive Council Nguyen Hoa Binh, the development of the IFC is a major policy of the Party and the State, aimed at unlocking resources, promoting the transformation of the growth model, restructuring the economy, and enhancing national productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. This effort contributes to ushering the country into a new era of development an era of prosperity, strength, civilization, and happiness. Within the strategic vision of “one centre, two destinations,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized Da Nang’s particularly important role, given its geo-economic advantages, gateway access to the open sea, modern digital infrastructure, and dynamic, open governance. Da Nang is not only a connecting hub but must become a new growth engine for the region and the nation.

DUE offers numerous majors and specializations directly related to the IFC and FTZ, such as Financial Technology, International Finance, International Business, E-commerce, Marketing…

Associate Professor Dr. Dang Tung Lam (Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Economic Science - University of Economics; Deputy Director in charge of the Strategy and Synthesis Division, Executive Authority of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Da Nang) noted that Da Nang possesses many advantages to become a regional financial centre, including its geographical proximity to major Asian financial hubs, synchronized infrastructure, and a dynamic, innovation-ready business community. In particular, the orientation toward developing a Free Trade Zone is viewed as a strategic foundation for expanding the space for international financial and trade development.

According to the University of Economics, to enhance human resources for the IFC, the University not only emphasizes on-campus academic training but also promotes the Cooperative Education (Co-Op) model. Under this model, students alternate between academic study at the University and supervised internships at enterprises, banks, and financial institutions. The Co-Op model helps narrow the gap between training and practice, enhancing graduates’ ability to be “job-ready” immediately after graduation.

In addition, DUE places strong emphasis on short-term training and capacity-building programs commissioned for officials and civil servants from departments and agencies, as well as state and enterprise managers directly involved in operating the IFC and FTZ in Da Nang. These programs focus on topics such as issues related to international financial centres, sustainable finance, financial technology, trade finance and supply chain financing, international commercial law, digital transformation in management and business, and leadership and governance skills in the digital environment.

After its establishment, the Executive Authority of the International Financial Centre in Da Nang has completed its organizational structure and issued foundational regulations on functions, responsibilities, working procedures, and recruitment plans under policies to attract high-quality human resources.

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