HaUI takes on hosting role for ICRMAT 2027, Expanding global research networks

The 7th International Conference on Research in Management & Technovation (ICRMAT 2026) opened on 23 October 2026 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, bringing together researchers and experts to exchange knowledge and discuss emerging developments in management, business and technology. Jointly organised by Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), Electric Power University (EPU) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, the conference marked an important milestone for HaUI as the University received the hosting flag for ICRMAT 2027, taking on a greater role in fostering international academic exchange and research collaboration.

The HaUI delegation included Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of the University, along with the leadership of the School of Economics, comprising Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Hong Nga, Rector; Assoc. Prof. Vu Dinh Khoa, Vice Rector; and Dr. Truong Thanh Hang, Vice Rector.

Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of HaUI, joins domestic and international delegates, scholars and experts in a commemorative group photo at ICRMAT 2026

ICRMAT 2026 received 225 research submissions from more than 10 countries and territories, reflecting broad international interest in the conference. Its multidisciplinary programme covered a wide range of topics, from accounting, auditing, finance and human resource management to marketing, e-commerce and supply chain management. Other areas of focus included entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, technology management, innovation and energy efficiency, highlighting the growing importance of interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary business and technological challenges.

The handover of the hosting flag to HaUI marked the transition to the next edition of the conference and underscored the University's commitment to strengthening international research networks. Hosting ICRMAT 2027 will give HaUI further opportunities to connect universities, research institutions, experts and businesses in Vietnam and internationally, while creating a platform for academic exchange and collaborative research.

The upcoming conference is expected to further enrich HaUI's international academic environment, enabling lecturers, researchers and students to engage with emerging research trends, exchange expertise and develop interdisciplinary partnerships. It also reflects the University's broader efforts to promote research and innovation through international cooperation and closer engagement between academia and industry.

Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Dong, Vice President of HaUI, receives the hosting flag for ICRMAT 2027, formally confirming HaUI as the host institution for the forthcoming conference

The opening ceremony was followed by a series of academic sessions featuring research presentations and scholarly discussions. Of the 225 submissions received, 60 papers were selected for presentation across 10 sessions, addressing key developments and emerging challenges in management, digital transformation, technology, finance, business and sustainable development.

The plenary programme brought together three distinguished international scholars to share their research findings and perspectives on contemporary issues in management, finance and entrepreneurship. The sessions were chaired by Assoc. Prof. Le Anh Tuan, with academic support from Dr. Nguyen Quynh Anh.

- Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norzehan Syed Yusuf of Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Integrating Financial Management with Technological Innovation: Future Strategies for Future-Ready Businesses,” examining the strategic role of technological innovation in financial management and business development.

- Assoc. Prof. Nazim Hussain of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, presented “‘Green Painting’ Behavior and Evidence from the Corporate Bond Market,” exploring greenwashing practices and their implications in the corporate bond market.

- Assoc. Prof. Anne Yenching Liu of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, delivered “Entrepreneurship Rewired: Competing and Thriving in the Social and Digital Economy,” examining the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in an increasingly interconnected and digitally driven economy.

As HaUI prepares to host ICRMAT 2027, the conference provides a valuable foundation for further international academic engagement, fostering the exchange of research insights, the development of cross-institutional partnerships and the advancement of interdisciplinary research in management and technological innovation.

Keynote speakers deliver their presentations at ICRMAT 2026