Within the framework of academic activities organized annually with the purpose of supplementing practical knowledge to help students have a deeper understanding of the training program and the future working environment of their major. At the same time, it helps learners to have a positive and appropriate learning attitude. On the morning of April 17, 2023 at Hoa Sen Classroom A.808, University of Economics and Law held a special talk with the topic: “MACROECONOMICS IN QUARTER 1 2023 - THE PERSPECTIVE OF EXPERTS”, organized by the Faculty of Economics for students majoring in economics, especially those from the high-quality class K20401C. The talk was honored with the presence of Mr. Pham Thanh Vu - Director of Vietcap Securities Joint Stock Company (VCSC) and an independent member of the Board of Directors of Binh Duong Water - Environment Joint Stock Company (Biwase) and Mr. Truong Nguyen Thach. – Macro analyst from ABS-VCSC brokerage department, and Mrs. Mai Le Thuy Van – Academic advisor of class K20401C.
Figure 1: Media image for the Seminar of Economics class K20401C in 2023.
Figure 2: The panel of speakers includes Mrs. Van, Mr. Vu and Mr. Thach.
The session kicked off with a presentation and a question-and-answer session by speaker Truong Nguyen Thach, followed by Mr. Vu’s report. The panel of speakers shared with students an overview of macroeconomic issues in the first quarter of 2023. The speaker reviewed the main points in the global economy such as the Fed's interest rate hike, bank bankruptcies, factors contributing to the 2022-2023 economic crisis, and the responses of countries worldwide to face the recession, citing examples of the two leading economies, the United States, and China. From there, the speaker also made predictions about future economic trends and related them to the current state of Vietnam's economy in the first quarter of 2023, providing students with valuable knowledge about the overall economic situation and offering new perspectives from the viewpoint of economic experts.
Figure 3: Thematic report by Mr. Truong Nguyen Thach 
Figure 4: Report of Mr. Pham Thanh Vu on monetary policies and interest rates in Vietnam.
After the presentations of the guest speakers, students participating in the seminar from class K20401C had discussions, questions, and debates with the speakers and academic advisors focusing on the issues mentioned in the report. This was probably the most exciting part for students as they had the opportunity to assess their knowledge absorption and reflect on it within the time limit. The students actively raised counterarguments and asked questions related to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the economic crisis, as well as how it would affect Vietnam's economy before the war. They also brought up topics related to the post-Covid-19 economy. Vietnam's hot issues in recent times such as the real estate market situation, attracting FDI into Vietnam, or public investment projects were also the issues of concern and questions for the speaker. In addition, Mr. Pham Thanh Vu and the academic advisor also shared insights related to the field of Economics, the role of subjects, especially macroeconomics, in the specific discipline, and the prospects after graduation. Mr. Vu also proposed opportunities for internships and practical training on knowledge and skills in the field of Economics within the VCSC corporate environment, as well as job opportunities after graduation for students in the securities sector.
Figure 5: Sharing by speaker Mai Le Thuy Van.
Figure 6: Image of Tran Thuc Quyen exchanging and asking questions with the speaker.
Figure 7: Image of Nguyen Duc Vuong exchanging and asking questions with the speaker.
At the end of the specialized seminar session, on behalf of the Faculty and the students of Economics K20401C, Mrs. Mai Le Thuy Van sent the speaker a bouquet of fresh flowers. After that, all participants of the seminar took commemorative photos with the speakers.
Figure 8: Giving flowers to the speakers
Figure 9: Taking pictures with the speakers.
In the 3-hour specialized seminar, with their extensive experience, Mr. Vu, Mr. Thach and Mrs. Van conveyed fascinating macroeconomic issues, ranging from fundamental to advanced, both domestically and internationally related. The session helped students of the Economics major to have an overview of the current macroeconomics not only in Vietnam but also in the context of correlation with various economies in the world. Students of Economics major from class K20401C not only had the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge to compare, analyze, and evaluate macroeconomic events and phenomena in practice from the perspective of individuals facing this specific macroeconomic environment, but also gained confidence in presenting their own arguments and viewpoints on macroeconomic policies of Vietnam and the world in recent times. The seminar was closely integrated with the training program, while also expanding opportunities for internships, practical training, and future employment for students of the department.