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ICSEF2025: International Conference on Sustainable Economics and Finance in the Digital Business Transformation
Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, December 20-21, 2025
Submission linkhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sedbt2025
Abstract registration deadlineOctober 20, 2025
Payment dateOctober 31, 2025
Submission deadlineNovember 15, 2025
Topics: sustainable business digital transformation sustainable supply chain management data analytics ai

The University of Economics and Finance (UEF) is pleased to announce the  International Conference on Sustainable Economics and Finance in the Digital Business Transformation (INCOSEF 2025). This international academic event brings together researchers, scholars, and professionals from diverse disciplines to explore critical transformations in business, economics, and policy within the global movement toward sustainability and digital innovation.

The conference aims to serve as a collaborative platform for intellectual exchange, addressing the complex interplay between sustainable development goals and the accelerated digitisation of business systems and economic structures. Submissions will be rigorously peer-reviewed by an international scientific committee, and selected papers may be considered for publication in affiliated academic journals or edited volumes.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted. Authors are required to follow a three-step process:

1. Submit the abstract.

  • The Deadline is on 20 Oct 2025
  • Word Limit: 200–300 words
  • Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Must include: Title, keywords, author(s) name, affiliation, email
  • Submit via: ...

The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts. A notification of acceptance will be sent by September 30, 2025.

2. Complete registration and make payment

  • Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
  • After receiving acceptance of the abstract, authors must complete payment to confirm their participation.
  • Registration Fee: $200 for students / $300 for Vietnamese Academics and professionals / $350 for professionals

**Registration instructions will be included in the acceptance email.

  • Payment Methods: Bank Transfer

Bank account in VND: 

          1. Beneficiary Information:

           - Full Name: TRUONG DAI HOC KINH TE TAI CHINH TP. HO CHI MINH

          2. Beneficiary Bank Information

          - Bank Name: ACB - CN TP. HO CHI MINH

          3. Account Number: 8899666688

          4. Receiving Currency: VND

          5. Payment Description: ICSEF2025

Bank account in USD: 

          1. Beneficiary Information

           - Full Name: TRUONG DAI HOC KINH TE TAI CHINH TP.HO CHI MINH

           2. Beneficiary Bank Information

           - Bank Name: JOINT STOCK COMMERCIAL BANK FOR INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM - THONG NHAT BRANCH

           - Bank Address: SAIGON PLAZA TOWER, 24 LE THANH TON STREET, BEN NGHE WARD, DISTRICT 1, HCMC

           3. Account Number: 8600857888

           4. SWIFT/BIC Code: BIDVVNVXXXX

           5. Receiving Currency: US Dollar (USD)

           6. Payment Description: ICSEF2025

The programme will only accept complete papers from authors who have paid the required fees.

3. Submit a full paper

  • Deadline:  15 November 2025
  • Word Count: 4,000–7,000 words
  • Format: Word or PDF, following the template provided
  • Citation Style: APA 7 / IEEE / etc.
  • Submit to: ...

The conference proceedings/journal will publish the accepted full papers and schedule their presentations.

List of Topics

We welcome original research, conceptual frameworks, case studies, and policy-oriented analyses related to (but not limited to) the following areas:

  • Sustainable business models and innovation in the digital era
  • Digital transformation and strategic renewal in firms and industries
  • Green finance, ESG integration, and sustainable investment practices
  • Inclusive and resilient economic development strategies
  • Data analytics, AI, and innovative technologies for sustainable business
  • International trade, digital commerce, and cross-border investment
  • Entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, and digital market access
  • Circular economy and sustainable supply chain management
  • Legal and policy frameworks for digital business and ESG compliance
  • Cybersecurity, digital ethics, and AI regulation in business environments
  • Labour market transitions and social protection in digital economies
  • Higher education and workforce development for digital sustainability
  • Institutional trust, governance, and digital public services

Committees

Program Committee

     1. DR KIEU XUAN HUNG – CHAIRMAN

     2. ASSOC. PROF. DR BUI XUAN LAM – VICE CHAIRMAN

     3. DR NGUYEN THANH GIANG - PRESIDENT

     4. DR NGO MINH HAI – VICE PRESIDENT

     5. DR NHAN CAM TRI – VICE PRESIDENT

     6. DR HO VIEN PHUONG – VICE PRESIDENT

     7. DR DO HUU NGUYEN LOC – VICE PRESIDENT

     8. PROF. Dr VO XUAN VINH – COMMITTEE BOARD ADVISOR

Organising committee

1 Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Thanh Luan Deputy Head of Department of Science, Technology and International Projects
2 Dr Phan Thi Nha Truc Deputy Head of Department of Science, Technology and International Projects
3 Prof. Dr Eric Jose Olmedo Panal Director of the Centre of Innovation, Transdisciplinary Research and Consultancy (CITRAC)
4 Dr Majo George Dean of the Faculty of Economics
5 Dr Ly Dan Thanh Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration
6 Dr Phan Bao Giang Dean of the Faculty of Marketing
7 Dr Ha Thi Thuy Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting
8 Assoc. Prof. Dr Duong My Tham Deputy Dean of the Faculty of English
9 Dr Vo Van Thanh Than Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Languages ​​and  International Culture
10 Assoc. Prof. Dr Hoang Thi Hong Ha Dean of the Faculty of Public Relations and Communication
11 Dr Nguyen Ha Giang Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology
12 Assoc. Prof. Dr Duong Anh Son Dean of the Faculty of Law
13 Dr Dao Minh Hong Dean of the Faculty of International Relations
14 Dr. Truong Quang Dung Dean of the Institute of Graduate Education

 

Invited Speakers

1. Keynote Speaker: Prof. Fosso Wamba Samuel, a professor at Toulouse Business School, France.

             Professor Samuel Fosso Wamba's research focuses on the business value of information and communication technology (ICT), the adoption and use of interorganisational systems (such as radiofrequency identification technology (RFID) and social media tools), e-government, supply chain management, electronic commerce, and mobile commerce. He has recently focused on utilising ICT to empower and include women in rural regions of developing nations, along with enhancing ICT-enabled emergency service delivery during crises such as bushfires and tsunamis. He has authored papers in several international conferences and journals, including the European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, Production Planning & Control, Information Systems Frontiers, Business Process Management Journal, and the Proceedings of the IEEE. He is coordinating special issues on IT/RFID for several journals, including the Business Process Management Journal, Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, Journal of Medical Systems, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, Journal of Organisational and End User Computing, Production Planning & Control, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, and Annals of Operations Research. He serves as the lead co-editor for the special issue titled “Special Issue: Bridging Humanitarian Operations Management and Organisational Theory” in the International Journal of Production Research. Additionally, he has held the roles of mini-track organiser or co-organiser and chair for the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) and the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) since 2006. In 2017, he received the Best Paper Award from the Academy of Management Journal, as well as the Paper of the Year accolade from Electronic Markets: The International Journal on Networked Business. He holds the CompTIA RFID+ Certification and is the academic co-founder of RFID Academia, as well as the Founder and CEO of e-m-RFID.biz. He serves as the Coordinator for the newly established Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics Cluster at Toulouse Business School in France.

2. Keynote Speaker: Associate Professor Thanh Thi Nguyen, who is affiliated with Monash University in Australia.

         Prof. Thanh Thi Nguyen is a prominent Australian researcher who specialises in artificial intelligence, as acknowledged by The Australian's Research Magazine. He is recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists globally in the fields of artificial intelligence and image processing, as acknowledged by Elsevier B.V. and Stanford University. He is currently an associate editor for the Knowledge-Based Systems journal (Q1), published by Elsevier.

3. Keynote Speaker: Dr Thinh Hoang Gia, a lecturer at Western Sydney University, Vietnam.

        Dr Thinh Gia Hoang received his PhD from RMIT University. He has led and contributed to numerous research initiatives supported by both domestic and international funding bodies, including the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, and the Hinrich Foundation. His research agenda centres around digital business transformations and sustainable business practices, with a particular focus on the evolving dynamics of emerging economies. His scholarly work has been published in several high-impact journals, such as the British Journal of Management, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Business Strategy and the Environment, and the International Journal of Production Economics, among others. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr Hoang’s insights have also been featured in prominent business media, including Bloomberg Businessweek, reflecting the broader business and industry relevance of his research. Dr. Hoang currently serves as Associate Editor for Technology Analysis and Strategic Management and as an Editorial Advisory Board Member for both Humanities and Social Sciences Communications and Discover Sustainability.

4. Keynote speaker: As. Prof. Umair Tanveer, an associate professor at the University of Exeter, UK.

      Dr Umair Tanveer is an associate professor of operations management at the University of Exeter Business School, specialising in sustainable supply chain design, circular procurement, and digital innovation. His recent work addresses circular business models, carbon trading in emerging economies, and resilience in post-pandemic operations. He holds extensive experience in applying advanced analytics, DEA, fuzzy TOPSIS, and simulations, and he merges academic rigour with global business relevance. Dr Tanveer is the ideal keynote speaker to explore how operations and supply chains can drive sustainability, resilience, and innovation in today’s complex systems. He has contributed extensively to these fields through scholarly publications and serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as the Journal of Product Innovation Management (JPIM), International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), Journal of Business Logistics (JBL), Industrial Marketing Management (IMM), International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE), Journal of Business Research (JBR) and British Journal of Management (BJM). Dr Tanveer is also a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Publication

1. Conference Proceedings (with ISBN)

  • Springer Nature publication will publish all accepted and presented papers in the official conference proceedings as "ICOSEF 2025 proceedings"

  • We will assign an ISBN to the proceedings and make them available in digital format.

  • The proceedings will be indexed in Google Scholar and hosted on either the conference website or a partner repository.

2. Special Issue in Partner Journals

The following organiser or co-organiser review and journal policies will invite selected outstanding papers for extended submission.

Journal Name Indexing Publisher Note
Journal supply chain Management: An International Journal UGC CARE, Scopus Emerald Group Publishing Special issue on supply chain research and practice
Discovery Sustainability DOAJ, ESCI, Scopus Springer Nature Focused on on emerging hot topics of relevance to all aspects of sustainability
Humanities & Social Sciences communication Scopus, AHCI, SSCI, OCLC, EBSCO, RePEc, Summon Springer Nature For humanities, social and behavioural science
Technology Analysis & Strategic Management ABI/Inform, CSA (which includes Risk Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Environmental Science and Pollution Management, Research into Higher Education Abstracts, Human Population & Natural Resource Management), EBSCO (including Business Source Corporate, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Computer Source, Contents Pages in Education, Corporate Resource Net, TOC Premier), Econlit, Educational Research Abstracts, Elsevier GEOAbstracts, Emerald Abstracts (Emerald Management Reviews), IBSS, IBZ, ISI (which includes SciSearch and Research Alerts), OCLC, ProQuest, Scopus, SSCI, Swets Information Services, and Vocational Education & Training Abstracts. Taylor and Francis Research linking science, technology and innovation

Venue

The Venue will be updating soon ...

Contact

Please direct all enquiries regarding submissions to: icsef2025@uef.edu.vn

Sponsors

We will update the ICSEF2025's sponsors soon.

Conference Agenda

We will soon update the conference agenda...

Tentative Programme

The tentative programme will be updated soon.

Visa to Vietnam

Vietnam's visa system now offers more flexibility and digital access than ever—but the requirements vary depending on nationality, length, and point of entry. Make sure to check your eligibility and apply through the official e‑visa portal for the smoothest experience.

Option Who qualifies Length / Entry Cost Notes
Visa‑exempt Citizens of listed countries 14–90 days Free Check if your nationality and duration qualify
E‑Visa All nationalities Up to 90 days, single or multiple   US $25 / US $50 Apply online; accepted at 33 entry ports
Visa on Arrival All nationalities by air Up to 90 days Similar via agency   Need pre‑approval letter; airport pickup
Embassy/Consulate All nationalities Up to 90 days Varies Traditional sticker visa: slower but flexible
Golden Visa (future)   Investors, talents, long‑term visitors   5–10 years TBD Application not yet open; pilot phase underway

Accommodations

       The ICSEF2025 will be held in District 1, and we recommend that this area provide a comprehensive mix of top-tier luxury, comfortable mid-range, and budget-friendly accommodations—all within easy reach of Saigon’s prime attractions.

Gala Dinner

       We would like to invite ICSEF2025 scholars to participate in the Gala Dinner at ROS - Yacht Club - 6 pm 21 Dec 2025, 10B, Ton Duc Thang street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, HCMC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where we celebrate the "Best paper award of ICSEF2025" and present a superb opportunity for conference attendees to engage, network, and relax following a day of enlightening sessions. It will provide a conducive and pleasurable atmosphere for cultivating new relationships and enhancing current ones.

Travel information

"Explore the soul of Southern Vietnam – from bustling streets to historic tunnels and peaceful river life" is the key message we would like to deliver for scholars in 2025. We offer three tours in Ho Chi Minh City and the surrounding area. The tour information is:

  1. City Tour – Heart of Saigon: Explore the iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Dive into the energy of a city where history meets modern charm.
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels – History Beneath the Ground: Step into Vietnam’s past with a journey through the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese during the war era.
  3. Mekong Delta – A River Life Journey: Cruise through the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta. Visit floating markets, taste local fruits, and connect with the rural rhythms of life.

Book your journey now and uncover the stories, flavours, and heart of southern Vietnam with us!

 Contact us: via Whatsapp: +84 96 692 0858 (Ms Anh) or +84 90 830 4416 (Ms Hang)  | Email: icsef2025@uef.edu.vn

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