On March 6th, 2011, with the attempt at contributing positively to both the theory and practice of Vietnam economic thinking in the period of Innovation and International Integration, Ho Chi Minh University of Economics and Law – the Ho Chi Minh National University, in cooperation with The International Business Knowledge Joint Stock Company held the science seminar named "The Vietnam economic thinking in the Innovation and International Integration period".
The seminar attracted many scientists not only inside but also outside the school participating in and writing papers. Over 40 papers with high quality concentrated on important issues such as analyzing Vietnam economic thinking during the innovation and integration period; identifying limitations and shortcomings hampering the process of innovation and integration in Vietnam economic thinking, thereby, the changes in thinking and economic policy were proposed to pave the way for the development of the country. Moreover, these papers profoundly analyzed specific economic policies which have been applied in recent years, this in turn drew the limitations and proposed solutions.
Proceedings of the seminar is actually a source of useful references for the relevant authorities in the process of planning the lines and economic policies, as well as for research and teaching activities in the universities and colleges in economic sector.