The 3rd National Scientific Conference “Finance for Sustainable Development” 2025 Concludes Successfully

With the aim of creating a prestigious academic forum for researchers, economists, and policymakers, on the morning of 15/08/2025 the University of Finance & Marketing (UFM), in collaboration with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Finance & Economics, the University of Economics – University of Danang, the School of Economics – Can Tho University, and the University of Economics & Law (VNU‑HCM), successfully organized the 3rd National Scientific Conference themed “Finance for Sustainable Development.” The event took place at UFM’s campus, 27 Tan My Street, Tan Thuan Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet – Vice‑Rector – delivers the opening remarks.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet – Vice‑Rector of UFM – stressed the importance of sustainable development as the world faces resource depletion and environmental pollution. He affirmed that finance plays a decisive role in the success of the national sustainable‑development strategy, in line with Decision No. 368/QD‑TTg of the Prime Minister. The conference provided a venue for scholars and experts to exchange ideas, share experiences, and propose practical policy recommendations for Vietnam. The program featured one plenary and three parallel sessions, attracting many scholars, lecturers, and delegates from universities, research institutes, and enterprises.

The plenary session, from 08:45 to 10:00, was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet, Dr. Le Thi Thuy Van, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Tung Lam, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Thanh Duc Hai. Delegates heard three topical keynote presentations:

• Paper 1: Climate finance and implementation of NDC targets – presented by Dr. Le Thi Thuy Van, Deputy Director, Institute of Strategy and Policy on Finance & Economics.

Dr. Le Thi Thuy Van, Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategy and Economic and Financial Policy, presented a paper.

• Paper 2: Tax policy toward sustainable development – presented by Mr. Hoang Xuan Nam, Deputy Head, Enterprise Support Management Division 4 – HCMC Tax Department.

 

Mr. Hoang Xuan Nam, Deputy Head of Business Support Management Department 4 - Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department, presented a paper

• Paper 3: Carbon risk and the speed of corporate capital‑structure adjustment – presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Tung Lam, Editor‑in‑Chief, Journal of Economic Science, University of Economics – University of Danang.

The plenary session was lively, with many questions from guests and participating scholars.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Phong, University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City asked a question.

After the break, the conference continued with three parallel in‑depth sessions from 10:15 to 11:30, including:

• Session 1: Macroeconomics and policies for sustainable development.
• Session 2: Green finance, environment, and energy.
• Session 3: Corporate finance, banking, and ESG governance.

In his closing remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet once again thanked the co‑organizers, scholars, and delegates. The conference delivered rich insights and lively, practical discussions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet presents souvenirs to representatives of the co‑organizing units.

 

Invited guests and co‑organizers take commemorative photos.

A highlight of the closing was the awards ceremony for six best papers selected from the submissions. Representative award‑winning papers included:

• Green taxes and sustainable growth: the case of Vietnam

Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Phong, University of Economics & Law, VNU‑HCM

• Effects of the US Dollar Index and crude‑oil prices on Vietnam’s Sustainable Development Index (VNSI)

Author: MSc. Tran Van Trung, University of Finance & Marketing

• Government intervention, green innovation, and renewable energy: Evidence from Vietnam

Authors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thai Hung; Nguyen Khanh An, University of Finance & Marketing

• Sustainable development through CO₂‑emission reduction from household consumption: a SAM approach

Authors:  Dr. Nguyen Huu Nguyen Xuan; Dr. Vo Hoang Diem Trinh, University of Economics – University of Danang

• ESG performance, R&D activities, and the degree of market competition

Authors: Dr. Ho Thi Hai Ly; Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Anh, University of Economics – University of Danang

• The impact of ESG disclosure on the financial performance of Vietnamese commercial banks

Authors: MSc. Nguyen Thi Diem Hien; Duong Pham Minh Tri, University of Economics & Law, VNU‑HCM

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Viet presents Best Paper awards to the authors

The 3rd National Scientific Conference “Finance for Sustainable Development” concluded successfully at 12:15 the same day, leaving strong academic impressions and opening new research avenues that promise valuable contributions to the nation’s sustainable development.

MSc. Nguyen Xuan Bao Chau, Lecturer, Faculty of Finance & Banking