In the context of global efforts toward sustainable development, emerging economies, inherently characterized by underdeveloped markets, unique socio-political settings, and diverse governance mechanisms, require research approaches tailored to their realities. During the program, the two speakers analyzed the relationship between corporate governance and sustainable development in the context of emerging economies, thereby offering research implications and practical policy recommendations for Vietnam.

The Conference focused on key topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in designing innovative teaching strategies and personalizing learning environments to meet the needs and capabilities of individual learners. In addition, ethical considerations surrounding the integration of AI into education were actively discussed, alongside issues related to mental health and well-being of both teachers and students in the teaching and learning process. The research findings presented at the Conference are expected to make a meaningful contribution to the innovation of language teaching and learning methods, in line with current trends in educational development.

During the working session, representatives from both universities engaged in in-depth discussions on potential areas of cooperation. These included designing diverse joint programs with international universities (dual-degree, pathway, franchise) in faculties/majors such as Business and Economics, Engineering. The two sides also explored opportunities to promote lecturer and student exchange activities, as well as collaborative research in the fields of Business and Economics, Law, Information Technology, etc. In addition, they discussed the potential for inviting lecturers, experts, and professors from the University of Waikato to engage in teaching, research, and the organization of workshops and specialized seminars at TDTU.

In his concluding remarks, Comrade Tran Trong Dao – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and the President of the University – acknowledged the achievements in carrying out political tasks during the first six months of 2025 and highly appreciated the efforts of all members of the University’s Party Committee over the past period. He pointed out both the strengths and the shortcomings, as well as specific areas needing attention in each field of work. Regarding the key tasks for the last six months of the year, Comrade Tran Trong Dao emphasized that the Party Committee of the University needs to focus on several priorities.

Tại buổi làm việc, đại diện hai trường đã trao đổi chi tiết về các nội dung hợp tác như: thiết kế những chương trình liên kết đào tạo đa dạng (song bằng, pathway, franchise) ở các khoa/ ngành Kinh tế và Kinh doanh, Kỹ thuật; thúc đẩy trao đổi sinh viên, giảng viên và hợp tác nghiên cứu ở các ngành Kinh tế và Kinh doanh, Luật, Công nghệ thông tin, v.v.; đồng thời trao đổi về tiềm năng trong việc gửi giảng viên, chuyên gia, giáo sư từ Trường Đại học Waikato đến giảng dạy, nghiên cứu, tổ chức workshop/hội thảo chuyên đề tại TDTU.

As part of the event, the University held a ceremony to announce the establishment and introduce the Interim Executive Committee of the Alumni Entrepreneurs Club; launched the Alumni Database Portal; and initiated the campaign to build alumni networks across all Faculties through the university-wide data connection system. The event also featured a variety of meaningful activities and programs, such as meetings between Faculties and alumni, alumni sports exchanges, and company booths for exhibitions and recruitment.

In addition to the core competition activities, this year’s contest stood out for its community-oriented initiatives. The Top 20 finalists presented their social service projects and participated in a field trip to Can Gio District, which included offering incense at the Rung Sac Martyrs Temple, meeting soldiers of Border Guard Flotilla 2 as well as donating a bookshelf to Can Thanh Primary School. These activities helped spread the spirit of living usefully and collectively – one of the three key features of TDTU’s three ethical conduct.