Opening of the Annual International Scientific Conference - International Conference on Business and Finance 2024 (ICBF 2024)

02 Aug, 2024

On August 8, 2024, the annual International Conference on Business and Finance 2024 (ICBF 2024), co-organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH, CFVG, ISB, IBR) along with Lincoln University - United Kingdom and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Singapore, officially opened - an occasion for speakers and researchers from both domestic and international, especially in the field of Finance - Business, to share and discuss the latest research on a global scale.

The ICBF 2024 conference brings together many speakers who are renowned scientists from prestigious universities and editors-in-chief of leading international scientific journals. Notably, the conference welcomes the presence of Professor Johnathan Batten - Professor of Finance at the Department of Banking and Finance, Monash University, Australia. And along with over 150 scientists, researchers and scholars domestically and internationally, the conference has the participation of representatives from co-organizing units: Professor Fabien De Geuser - Director of the Vietnam-France Management Center (CFVG); Professor Siobhan Lorraine Goggin - Head of Accounting, Finance and Economics - Lincoln University, United Kingdom; Professor David Paul Gray, Professor Mr. Mariyan Rizov, Professor Quach Hao - Lincoln University, United Kingdom; Dr. Koh Cheng Boon - Nanyang Technological University - Singapore; Mr. Jiang Yulin - World Scientific Publishing. Along with representatives from sponsoring units including Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Chung-Ang University (Korea).

On behalf of UEH, there are Associate Professor Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Vice Director of UEH; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice Director of UEH; Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Head of Research - Development and Global Connection; Associate Professor Dr. Tran Ha Minh Quan - Director of the International Training Institute (ISB); Professor Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai - Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES); Professor Dr. Vo Xuan Vinh - Director of the Institute of Business Research (IBR) along with the Board of Directors of UEH member schools, leaders of departments, institutes and units under UEH.

ICBF 2024 Opening Remarks

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai, Vice Rector of UEH, stated that the ICBF 2024 conference is an annual event with high academic value and a key highlight in UEH's internationalization strategy. This year's theme, "Navigating Change, Innovation, Sustainability and Globalization," reflects the realities of challenges and opportunities in the global economy. UEH will continue to strive to improve the quality and expand the scale of this conference.

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH delivered the Opening Speech at the Conference

This year's conference features 200 research papers from scholars worldwide, including the UK, USA, Australia, Netherlands, Japan, Korea, China, UAE, and more. Over 80 high-quality papers were selected for presentation. The ICBF 2024 includes 7 plenary sessions and 40 parallel sessions covering diverse topics in: Business Administration, Finance, Management, Banking, Behavioral Finance, Accounting, Business, International Business, Financial Markets, Finance in Emerging Markets, International Trade, Marketing, Leadership, Public Sector Management, Economics, Business, Law, and Tourism.

Professor Siobhan Lorraine Goggin from the University of Lincoln, co-organizer of ICBF 2024 and previous conferences, expressed her honor in partnering with UEH for this annual event. She highlighted the exceptional quality of research presented, covering economic, financial, and business issues. She expressed her hope for a valuable academic experience for all participants and her continued partnership in future conferences.

Professor Siobhan Lorraine Goggin - University of Lincoln delivered speech at the Conference

Professor Quach Hao from the University of Lincoln shared his enthusiasm about the increasing quality of research papers presented at the conference. He believes the papers meet the standards for publication in prestigious academic journals.

Professor Quach Hao - University of Lincoln delivered speech at the Conference

Professor Fabien De Geuser, Director of the French Vietnamese School of Management (CFVG), expressed his honor in collaborating with UEH for this conference. He emphasized the opportunity for scholars, experts, and students to connect and contribute to the growth and development of their field. He believes that interdisciplinary discussions and research sharing will shape the future of business and finance. He hopes ICBF 2024 will be a fantastic experience for all, fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.

Professor Fabien De Geuser - Director of the French Vietnamese School of Management (CFVG)

Mr. Jiang Yulin, representing World Scientific Publishing, expressed his admiration for the quality of research presented at the conference. He stated that World Scientific Publishing is willing to select papers from the conference for publication in their journals and books. He highlighted the professionalism and quality of the conference as key factors in their decision. He also expressed his desire to collaborate with UEH in the future.

Mr. Jiang Yulin - World Scientific Publishing sharing

Professor Vo Xuan Vinh, Dean of the Institute for Business Research, expressed his gratitude to the attendees, guests, organizers, and participants. He highlighted the conference as a bridge for scholars from within and outside Vietnam to collaborate and develop new ideas and initiatives. He expressed his hope to see everyone again at future conferences.

Professor Vo Xuan Vinh - Dean of the Institute for Business Research

ICBF 2024 is honored to have influential researchers as keynote speakers, including: Professor Jonathan Batten (RMIT University, Australia), Professor Brian Lucey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland), Professor Gary Campbell (University of Michigan, USA), Professor Hooy Chee Wooi (University Sains, Malaysia), Professor Aviral Kumar Tiwari (Bodh Gaya Indian Institute of Management, India), Professor Evan LAU Poh Hock (University Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia), Professor Siong Hook Law (Universiti Putra, Malaysia). Professors will present in-depth research, contributing valuable scientific insights and creating a meaningful space for academic exchange.

One of the highlights that attracted the attention of many scholars attending this year's conference is the panel discussion among editors-in-chief from renowned international journals, including: Professor Brian Lucey (International Review of Financial Analysis & International Review of Economic and Finance), Professor Gary Campbell (Resources Policy), Professor Trong Hoai Nguyen (Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies - JABES), Professor Marcin Staniewski (Contemporary Economics), Professor Evan LAU Poh Hock (Finance & Economics Readings), Professor Aviral Tiwari (International Journal of Emerging Markets), Professor Siong Hook Law (The International Journal of Economics and Management), Professor Muhammad Shahbaz (Journal of Environmental Management), Professor Hooy Chee Wooi (Capital Markets Review), Professor Daniel Balsalobre Lorente (Sustainable Cities and Society).

The panel discussion among editors-in-chief from renowned international journals

Over the two days of the conference, from August 8th to 9th, 2024, the speakers will present and discuss research topics of interest to the scientific community, sharing their experiences in empirical and quantitative research. These topics include: green economy, sustainable financial market development, the impact of climate change on economic and financial development, corporate finance, corporate governance, derivatives, financial crises, financial intermediaries, finance and international trade, and more.

The ICBF 2024 promises to deliver significant practical scientific value in the fields of finance and economics. The success of this conference will contribute positively to the development of an academic exchange environment, promoting in-depth international research in finance, thereby enhancing the quality of published research papers and disseminating progress in scientific research.