GRAND FINAL OF THE “STUDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH – FACULTY OF FINANCE & BANKING – 1ST EDITION” 2024
On the morning of Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the University of Finance and Marketing, campus 778, Nguyen Kiem, Ho Chi Minh City, the Final round of the "Student Scientific Research Competition of the Faculty of Finance - Banking, Round 1" took place successfully.
The “Student Scientific Research – Faculty of Finance & Banking, 1st Edition” is an academic competition on scientific research organized by the Faculty of Finance & Banking (FFB) to enhance and supplement students’ knowledge, enabling a comprehensive understanding of scientific research, its importance and impact; while providing complementary orientations that motivate and inspire each student.
Among the guests and sponsors were Ms. Bui Thi Thao Nguyen – Training Consultant at SMART TRAIN; Mr. Nguyen An Huy – representative of FIDT JSC; and Mr. Do Hai Vuong – Director of Kim Nhung TOEIC Language Center.
From the University of Finance & Marketing, Vice Rector Dr. Pham Quoc Viet attended.
From the Faculty of Finance & Banking, University of Finance & Marketing, attendees included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh – Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Nga – Head of Monetary Finance & Insurance; Dr. Tran Thi Kim Oanh – Deputy Head of Monetary Finance & Insurance; and Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuc – Deputy Head of Corporate Finance; together with supervising lecturers and students interested in research.
The Judging Panel comprised lecturers and researchers with strong expertise and extensive experience in scientific research. The five judges were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh (Dean – Chair); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tuan Duy (Faculty of Economics & Law – Member); Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuc (Deputy Head of Corporate Finance – Member); Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Nga (Head of Monetary Finance & Insurance – Member); and Dr. Nguyen Xuan Dung (Lecturer in Banking – Secretary).
In his directive remarks, Vice Rector Dr. Pham Quoc Viet emphasized the importance of student research; commended students’ research spirit and supervisors’ dedication; and noted that many topics were thoroughly invested and of high quality, with several already published in reputable domestic and international journals.
Photo 1: Vice Rector Dr. Pham Quoc Viet delivers directives.
In the opening speech at the contest, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh - Head of the Faculty of Finance and Banking reported on the results of student scientific research activities of the Faculty of Finance and Banking and opened the contest.
Photo 2: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh, Dean, delivers the opening speech.
In the competition, the Top 6 teams presented in three parts: a team introduction video, a presentation of their research, and a Q&A with the judges. With strong teamwork, the teams delivered impressive presentations that received enthusiastic support from the audience. In the final results, 6 finalist teams were awarded 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes, and 3 Third Prizes; in addition, 4 teams in the Top 10 (not competing in the final) received Consolation Prizes.
Photo 3: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh – Head of the Faculty of Finance and Banking awards the team that won the First Prize
Photo 4: Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Nga – Head of the Department of Finance and Insurance awards the two teams that won the Second Prize
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Photo 5: Dr. Nguyen Xuan Dung presents the three Third Prizes.
Photo 6: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Tuan Duy and Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuc present the four Consolation Prizes.
Alongside cash prizes, winning teams also received valuable scholarships from sponsors. Some photos of scholarship awards from the sponsors are shown below:
Photo 6: Mr. Nguyen An Huy, representing FIDT JSC, presents scholarships to winning teams.
Photo 7: Mr. Do Hai Vuong, Center Director representing Kim Nhung TOEIC, awards scholarships to winning teams.
Photo 8: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh presents Smart Train Co., Ltd. scholarships to winning teams.
Photo 9: Teams take photos with the Organizing Committee and sponsors.
LIST OF WINNING TEAMS
No. | TOPIC TITLE | SUPERVISOR | PUBLICATION / OUTPUT | AWARD |
1 | The relationship between the shadow economy, corruption, and taxes: Empirical evidence from countries with high and low financial development | TS. Trần Thị Kim Oanh | International journal (Scopus Q3) | First Prize |
2 | Mối quan hệ giữa tài chính kỹ thuật số toàn diện, thuế và tăng trưởng kinh tế: trong bối cảnh phát triển tài chính | TS. Trần Thị Kim Oanh | International journal (Scopus Q3) | Second Prize |
3 | Solutions to strengthen carbon pricing in Vietnam | PGS.TS. Phan Thị Hằng Nga | Domestic journal (Vietnamese) 0.5 point | Second Prize |
4 | The effectiveness of fintech in supporting credit growth in Vietnam | PGS. TS. Lê Thị Thúy Hằng | Domestic journal (Vietnamese) 0.5 point | Third Prize |
5 | The impact of official development assistance (ODA) on income inequality in developing economies | PGS. TS. Nguyễn Văn Bổn | Domestic journal (English) 1.25 points | Third Prize |
6 | Nursing homes for high‑income individuals/families | PGS. TS. Lê Thị Thúy Hằng | Domestic journal (Vietnamese) 0.5 point | Third Prize |
7 | The impact of digitalization on remittance flows in developing Asian countries |
PGS. TS. Nguyễn Văn Bổn
| Domestic journal – 1 point | Consolation Prize |
8 | The impact of banking development on the size of the shadow economy in the context of globalization. | TS. Trần Thị Kim Oanh | Domestic journal (Vietnamese) 0.5 point | Consolation Prize |
9 | Study of the impact of climate change on economic growth in ASEAN countries |
PGS.TS. Phan Thị Hằng Nga
| Tạp chí trong nước (Tiếng Anh) 0.5 điểm | Consolation Prize |
10 | The stability of commercial banks during the COVID‑19 pandemic: the role of financial inclusion |
TS. Trần Thị Thanh Nga
| Domestic journal (Vietnamese) 0.75 point | Consolation Prize |
MSc. Nguyen Thi Bao Ngoc, lecturer of the Department of Finance and Insurance
Faculty of Finance and Banking