Binh Duong (VNA) – The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) on June 27 launched its first international financial centre regulator executive training course, with instruction from leading German experts.
Running until June 29 at VGU’s main campus in Thu Dau Mot city, the southern province of Binh Duong, the course has drawn nearly 30 participants, including senior officials from HCM City, Da Nang, ministries, agencies, and commercial banks.
The course is delivered by two finance experts from Goethe University Frankfurt — Professor Jan Pieter Krahnen, a member of the Academic Advisory Board of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance, and Professor Michael Binder, a leading expert in international macroeconomics. Both possess extensive experience in financial reform, banking, and monetary policy.
Over three days, participants will explore topics such as international financial centre models, systemic risk management, digital transformation in finance, and the interplay between banks and capital markets. Lessons will include insights from Frankfurt, one of the world’s top financial centres. The curriculum blends theory, group discussion and case studies to help shape action plans for Vietnam’s own financial hub.
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc described the establishment of an international financial centre as a strategic move to attract global capital and elevate Vietnam’s economic position. He stressed the need for a skilled workforce trained to international standards to successfully manage the risks and opportunities of deeper financial integration.
The course is the first in a series under VGU’s international financial centre regulator executive training programme. The initiative includes leadership training, short-term professional courses, and full-time training. VGU is working closely with Goethe University Frankfurt to align course content with Vietnam’s practical needs.
In the coming years, VGU plans to expand its offerings to include areas such as Fintech, monetary policy and global financial supervision, strengthening its role as a key knowledge hub for Vietnam’s financial integration.
Deputy Minister Phuc expressed hope the programme would equip trainees with practical knowledge to support decision-making in the development of Vietnam’s financial centre./.
HCM City pushes to become international financial hub
An IFC serves as an ecosystem of interconnected financial and non-financial services linked to global markets. With its existing infrastructure and a well-developed financial sector, HCM City is prioritising investment in information technology, physical infrastructure, and human capital to lay the foundation for the centre’s operations.
