School of Business & Management
International Business Program
Born Global: The Future of Vietnam’s Digital Economy
HCMC
1:30-4pm, Wednesday 7 August 2019
RMIT Saigon South Campus,
702 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7
Hanoi
1:30-4pm, Wednesday 14 August 2019
RMIT Hanoi Campus,
Handi Resco Building, 521 Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh District
International Business
Forum 2019
OVERVIEW
Vietnam has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and has begun to change its role in the international economic order. Now Vietnamese firms are joining the disruptive, innovative global digital economy, which is already estimated to be worth US$11.5 trillion worldwide. These firms can immediately start dealing with international customers and suppliers and, so, are born global.
Over the last two years, RMIT Vietnam has organized International Business and Economic forum whereby business community, policymakers and academics throughout Vietnam to discuss aspects of the business and economic environment in Vietnam.
The aims of the International Business and Economic forum are to:
1. Establish a forum to discuss vital economic and business themes in Vietnam.
2. Bring together stakeholders in the business and economic development (industry experts, policy makers, local and foreign business experts and academics) for inter-industry and inter-disciplinary networking and promoting understanding through dialogue.
3. Form a foundation for a prestigious annual forum on Vietnam’s economic integration and international business best practice
The International Business and Economic Forum 2019 is organized to explore more deeply the digital economy and the global start-up or born global concept. The central theme for the
forum this year is:
Born Global: The Future of Vietnam’s Digital Economy
Topics to be discussed include:
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Do you have what it takes for a Global start-up or a Born Global firm?
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What are the specific actions from the government to nurture and develop Born Global in Vietnam?
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What are the challenges facing a Born Global: lessons learned from the Vietnamese context
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What are the international lessons for a successful Born Global?
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Advice for business and students
AGENDA
Session 1 | 2-3:10pm
PRESENTATIONS AND BRIEF Q&A
Do you have what it takes for a Global start-up or a Born Global firm?
Dr. Nguyen Quang Trung
Discipline Lead of International Business, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. John Walsh
Lecturer
RMIT Vietnam
What are the specific actions from the government to nurture and develop Born Global in Vietnam?
Dr. Nguyen Quan
Former Minister
Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam
What are the challenges facing a Born Global: lessons learned from the Vietnamese context?
Mr. Tri Vu
Vice-Chairman of VNG
Former CEO of Microsoft Vietnam
What are the international lessons for a successful Born Global?
Mr. Phillip Dowler
President
Australian Chamber of Commerce
Mr Shannon Leahy
Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Session 2 | 3:10-4:15pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
This session brings together international business stakeholders (Industry guest speakers, Academic experts and Policy makers) to facilitate the discussions on building a new generation of global start-ups operating in the digital economy of Vietnam.
Students and members of local and international firms together with the general audience can interact with experts to identify what it takes to make born global firms a success.
Panellists: Students, parents, guest speakers and academic experts
PAST EVENTS
IBE forum 2017: International business environment in Vietnam: Opportunities, challenges and how to move forward
IBE forum 2018: Internationalisation of Vietnamese Firms: What does it take?
WHY ATTEND?
For students:
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Obtain opinions and insights from renowned leaders from prominent companies to enhance your learning experience and see theories in action.
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Listen to senior government advisors outline their vision for the future development and economic prosperity of Vietnam.
For organisations:
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Inform and shape the minds of the business leaders of tomorrow by sharing your experiences and engaging with our students.
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Observe the successes of renowned companies, learn about cutting-edge business practices and government strategies to enhance the effectiveness of your organisation.
For Government:
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Inform and shape the minds of future leaders by sharing your experiences with our students.
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Articulate the vision that the government has to ensure a prosperous future for Vietnam and its people.
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Engage with one of the leading universities in Vietnam and South-East Asia more broadly.
For Media:
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Showcase the strides Vietnam is making in economic progress both nationally and internationally.
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Highlight success stories of Vietnamese businesses to Vietnamese and global community.
MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THE PAST EVENTS
Television & Broadcasting
View event broadcasting on television HERE
Selected newspapers & magazines
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HCMC
1:30-4pm, Wednesday 7 August 2019
RMIT Vietnam Saigon South Campus
702 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phong Ward, District 7.
Hanoi
1:30-4pm, Wednesday 14 August 2019
RMIT Hanoi Campus
521 Kim Ma, Handi Resco Building, Ba Dinh District.