HANOI, Vietnam, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant step to enhance financial education in Vietnam, the Vantage Foundation, in collaboration with the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and over 10 leading universities, has launched a nationwide programme to equip more than 1,500 educators and students with advanced skills in AI-driven financial data analysis and decision-making. This initiative, which drew interest from over 3,000 students across the country, underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the financial sector as it rapidly strengthens its digital capabilities.
The programme, titled “Financial Data Analysis and Decision-Making in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, was conducted on March 12 and 14 at BAV’s Hanoi campus. It combined in-person sessions with nationwide virtual participation, reflecting a commitment to modernizing financial education to meet the demands of an evolving industry.
Participating universities included the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), National Economics University (NEU), Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), and Foreign Trade University (FTU). Collectively, these institutions represent some of Vietnam’s most influential centres for financial education, serving as a crucial talent pipeline for the country’s banking and financial services sector.
Hosted at the Banking Academy’s Hanoi campus, the programme explored how AI-powered analytics, predictive modelling, and financial data visualisation are changing how financial institutions interpret market data and make strategic decisions. A core aspect of the initiative was a Training-of-Trainers (ToT) programme aimed at enhancing AI-driven financial analytics capabilities among university lecturers. This session, held on March 12, attracted more than 250 professors, including the dean and faculty from Can Tho University, who travelled over 1,500 kilometres from the Mekong Delta to participate in person.
By equipping educators with these frameworks, the programme aims to foster advanced financial data capabilities that will be integrated into classrooms nationwide, ensuring a long-term impact across Vietnam’s finance education ecosystem. Industry experts also contributed practical insights into real-world AI applications in financial markets, allowing participants to gain exposure to the latest trends and technologies.
Ms. Truong Thi Minh Trang, M.Sc., Managing Director of Financial Information Services at FiinGroup, provided a session on financial data analytics. FiinGroup, which counts Nikkei Inc. and QUICK Corp among its strategic shareholders, has a subsidiary, FiinRatings, backed by S&P Global. Additionally, participants attended a live demonstration led by Dr. Vu Xuan Tung, AI Solution Architect at Goline Financial Technology JSC, showcasing AI-enabled trading software and technologies currently utilized in modern securities trading systems.
The demonstration provided attendees with direct insight into how artificial intelligence is being employed in contemporary financial market infrastructures. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Deputy Director of the Banking Academy of Vietnam, the financial industry is being reshaped by AI, necessitating new skill sets for finance professionals. “Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It has already become a reality reshaping the structure of the global financial industry,” he stated.
Dr. Phuong emphasized the importance of professionals being able to interpret complex datasets and respond to real-time market developments, noting, “In today’s digital economy, data is the new fuel. Without the skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data effectively, professionals may struggle to keep pace with the industry’s development.”
The collaboration between the Banking Academy and Vantage Foundation exemplifies a joint commitment to advancing financial education while enhancing international knowledge exchange. Dr. Phuong remarked, “As Vietnam implements its National Digital Transformation Strategy, it is crucial that our students and educators develop the technological competencies required for the future financial industry.” Partnerships with international organizations are vital in ensuring that Vietnamese students receive exposure to both academic theory and global financial industry perspectives.
During the students’ opening session on March 14, Mr. Adam Siew, Vice President of Business Development for the Vantage Foundation, highlighted the accelerating convergence of finance and advanced technologies. “Artificial intelligence is transforming how financial institutions interpret data, understand markets, and make decisions. Processes that once required weeks of analysis can now be completed in seconds,” he noted. He underscored the necessity of guiding technological advancement with responsible human judgment, stating, “Data becomes meaningful only when guided by human insight, responsibility, and sound judgment.”
By bringing together educators and students from Vietnam’s leading finance universities, this initiative aspires to strengthen the country’s pipeline of data-literate financial professionals who can adeptly navigate increasingly complex global markets. “By investing in education today, we are investing in the future leaders who will shape the next era of intelligent and responsible finance,” Siew concluded. The programme wrapped up with a certificate presentation ceremony, jointly conducted by Mr. Floyd Wong, Head of Vietnam for the Vantage Foundation, and representatives from the Banking Academy of Vietnam.
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine financial systems globally, collaborations between leading academic institutions and organizations linked to the global fintech ecosystem will play an essential role in preparing the next generation of finance professionals.
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