On the afternoon of October 25th, 2024, at the University Library Auditorium of Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology, the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM), in collaboration with the VECOMNET, along with the Economics Information Systems Department, successfully organized the "UNITOUR 2024: Catch the Trends, Leading the Future" program.
The program is part of a series of events for the "Digital Business Student 2024" competition, aimed at equipping students with practical knowledge about e-commerce (E-commerce) and the digital economy. This is a significant event, helping students of the Economics Information Systems Department to quickly access and familiarize themselves with the latest trends in e-commerce and online business.
Dr. Do Dinh Cuong, Vice Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology
During the program, Dr. Do Dinh Cuong, Vice Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology, shared insights about current digital business trends: “Digital business is not just about using technology to market products and services, but also a shift in thinking and approach. Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data are creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses and individuals in this field.”
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Dung, President of VECOM
Opportunities from Digital Business
One of the program's highlights was a presentation by Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu, Deputy Head of the VECOM Office, on the future of E-commerce in Vietnam. He emphasized: "Digital business is opening up opportunities not only in developing digital marketing strategies but also in mobile application development and tech entrepreneurship. This is a golden opportunity for students to build a career or develop their own start-up projects."
Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu, Deputy Head of the VECOM Office
Discussion on Country-Code Top-Level Domains and Digital Branding
A presentation by a representative of the Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC) on the topic "The .Vn Country-Code Top-Level Domain: A Digital Foundation for Sustainable Development of Vietnamese E-commerce" attracted significant interest from students. This topic not only introduced the benefits of country-code top-level domains but also highlighted the importance of building a brand in the digital environment.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Linh, Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), Ministry of Information and Communications
Lively Interactions
Additionally, speakers readily answered students' questions about digital business development trends and how to stand out to recruiters in the field of E-commerce & Digital Economy.
Ms. Tran Thi Hong Van, Head of Meta Ecom MCN
Ms. Tran Thi Phuong, Founder of Cova Media
Connecting with Businesses
Outside the auditorium, students had the chance to interact with numerous booths representing leading businesses in the E-commerce field. This was a valuable opportunity for young people to meet with business representatives, receive advice, and experience the real-world recruitment and interview process.
The E-UNITOUR 2024 program provided a valuable platform for students at Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology to gain valuable knowledge from leading experts in the industry. At the same time, this event opened up numerous opportunities for students to develop their careers in the field of digital business and e-commerce through practical insights and direct connections with businesses.
