On January 14, 2026, a delegation from Handong Global University and Hannam University, Republic of Korea, paid a visit to and worked with the Faculty of Accounting and Business Management, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA). The purpose of the visit and working program was to strengthen scientific research collaboration between the Faculty and Korean universities. The delegation from the Korean universities included Prof. Dr. Jinwon Ahn, Director of the Institute for International Development Cooperation and lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Handong Global University, and Prof. Dr. Jongwoon Kim, lecturer at the Linton School of Global Studies, Hannam University. Representing the Faculty of Accounting and Business Management, VNUA, were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Quang Giam, Dean of the Faculty; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tru, Party Cell Secretary and Vice Dean; Dr. Phi Thi Diem Hong, Vice Dean; along with faculty members and students.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tru introduces the Faculty of Accounting Business Management, VNUA.
At the beginning of the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tru presented an overview of the Faculty of Accounting and Business Management, VNUA. This was followed by research presentations delivered by professors from the Korean universities:
- Presentation 1: “ Innovative Startup Policies of Korea” presented by Prof. Jongwoon Kim.
- Presentation 2: Demographic Crisis in Korea and Implication for Vietnamese Economy presented by Prof. Jinwoon Ahn.
Professor Jongwoon Kim presents his report.
Professor Jinwoon Ahn presents his report.
The first presentation analyzed Korea’s policies to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the era of artificial intelligence development and technological transformation. It also discussed the impact of technological advancement on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in product development, productivity enhancement, and market expansion. In addition, the presentation evaluated the role of SMEs in Korea’s socio-economic development and analyzed government policies aimed at fostering and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation among SMEs.
The second presentation examined the current demographic crisis in Korea, including population aging and low fertility rates. It identified key socio-economic impacts of this crisis, such as labor shortages, declining consumer demand, challenges in social security and pension systems, reduced national defense capacity, rural-to-urban migration, and school closures due to declining student numbers. Based on these analyses, the presenter drew lessons and proposed policy recommendations for Vietnam to promote sustainable socio-economic development.
Both presentations were highly appreciated by participants and generated lively discussions, with numerous questions and comments from faculty members and students.
Delegates raise questions to the professors.
The delegates attending the program.
The delegates attending the program take a photo.
After two hours of productive discussion, the working program concluded successfully. Its success not only contributed to promoting scientific research activities among faculty members and students, but also strengthened future cooperation between the Faculty of Accounting and Business Management, VNUA, and Korean universities.