Two branches with 36 potential teams have just completed the Semi-Final Round (SPEED-UP Round) of the Business Challenges season 6 (BC6) coordinated by the University of Economics and Business – VNU and Friedrich Naumann Foundation Vietnam. The competing teams brought breaths of fresh air, and enthusiasm, full of vitality, confidence and courage to the GEN Z generation from all over the national wide.
Semi-Final – SPEED-UP BC 6 with the participation of 3 judges of the First Branch (Start-up): Assoc. Prof. Dr Phan Quoc Nguyen – Public Relation Director and Vietnam Representative of World Invention Intellectual Property Associations; Dr Dao Cam Thuy, Lecturer of Marketing Department - School of Business Administration – VNU; Ms Dao Khanh Van – CEO of AZhousing JSC; Brand Marketing Director of Vinhomes, Vincom, Vinmec, Vinschool,… And 3 judges of the Second Branch (Dealing with corporations’ practical problems): Ms Nguyen Ngoc Nhu – Manager of the Partnership Department and HR Department of Sun Group; Mr Nguyen Hong Quan – Marketing Director of Vua Nem JSC; Mr Ho Chi Dung – Head of Research and Development Department of People one JSC.
Judges of the First Branch (from left to right): Ms Dao Khanh Van, Assoc. Prof. Dr Phan Quoc Nguyen, Dr Dao Cam Thuy
Judges of the Second Branch (from left to right): Mr Ho Chi Dung, Ms Nguyen Ngoc Nhu, Mr Nguyen Hong Quan
On the Organizer of the contest, representatives of the University of Economics and Business, VNU had the participation of Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector; Friedrich Naumann Foundation Vietnam had the participation of Ms Le Bich Ngoc, Project Manager and Economic Researcher and Representative of FNF.
The long journey has gradually come to the end
Launched in July 2022, BC6 has drawn the interest and involvement of students from universities across the nation. So far, there are more than 700 students from 120 teams have enrolled. Through the early rounds, training and coaching, 36 outstanding teams entered the Semi-Final, where they competed to find 6 teams/branch to enter the Final Round on March 25, 2023. With the companionship of qualified and experienced advisors and judges, the teams were guided to perfect their products, ready to flourish at the final competition.
The Semi-final round of the Business Challenges contest was held in the hybrid form at hall 801, University of Economics - VNU.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of the University of Economics and Business - VNU shared about the past 7 months of Business Challenges season 6
Up to now, Business Challenges have created a significant impact in the community of economics students in particular, and young people who want to start a business in Vietnam, especially companies working in various areas in particular. Many initiatives have been implemented in practice as a result of the competition and achieved degrees of success. This is also a set of activities aimed at educational and training objectives related to practical experience, job implementation, and societal responsibility at the University of Economics and Business,
Revealed TOP 6 teams of each Branch entered the Shining round – the Final Round
Teams brought in creative and impressive presentations and projects.
Ths. Nguyen Thi Hai Ha - Head of the Expert Committee of the competition announced the evaluation criteria and rules of the SPEED-UP Semi-Finals Round
Ms Dao Khanh Van, member of the Jury Council, shared
The 6 best teams in the First Branch successfully entered the Final Round
1. Team Five Media: Lai Anh Thu – NEU; Tran Nguyen Truong – ULIS; Pham Xuan Thanh – FTU; Trinh Kieu Trang – USSH; Nguyen Huong Ly – NEU; Nguyen Tran Bich Nhi – HUTECH HCM
Team Five Media mentored by Mr Tran Tuan Linh – Creative Director of ADDesign
2. Team HungYen TECH_WOOD: Nguyen Van Hien; Vu Thi La; Nguyen Thi Tram; Bui Thi Bich Phuong; Chu Minh Duc; Nguyen Xuan Diep; Truong Tuan Anh; Vu Dinh Dat – UTEHY
Team HungYen TECH_WOOD mentored by Mr Tran Van Le – CEO of Phuong Linh Trading and Electromechanical Production Co., Ltd
3. Team Lean Platform: Do Ngoc Phuong Khoa – RMIT University; Nguyen Thi Thanh Ngoc – RMIT University; Nguyen Tran Ha My; Nguyen Minh Huyen – USSH HCM; Dang Thanh Thao – UEL
Team Lean Platform mentored by Ms Dinh Thanh Hang – CFO, Founder of SPC
4. Team Thanh An: Ho Quy Trong; Doan Lam Truc and Le Quoc Dat as representatives from UEF
Team Thanh An mentored by Ms Le Suong Mai – CEO of Suong Mai Tea JSC
5. Team WeShare: Chu Phuong Anh – BUV; Bui Uyen Phuong – USSH HCM; Pham Ngoc Mai – NEU
Team WeShare was mentored by the trio of Tran Mai Vu - Data Director of Diagoras; Than Thi Xuan - External Affairs Director of BHS Group; Nguyen Thi Ngoc - CEO of AVI Investment and Trading JSC
6. Team Solar Moment: Pham Thi Hoang Anh – NHH; Tran Quang Minh – HUST; Dao Thu Trang – VNU-UL; Chu Thi Hai Yen – NHH; Pham Mai Phuong – NHH; Nguyen Thao Nhi – NHH; Le Vu Quynh Trang – NEU; Ngo Ba Hoang Quan – FPT; Nguyen Trung Kien – HUST; Nguyen Tuan Hoàng – HUST
Team Solar Moment mentored by Ms Nguyen Thi Ngoc – CEO of AVI Investment and Trading JSC
6 excellent teams in the Second Branch successfully entered the Final Round
1. Team 10 tren 10: Dang Nhat Ha; Le Thi Cam Huong; Tran Ve Giang; Pham Tran Anh Thu; Le Nhat Thanh; Nguyen Kim Ngan; Pham Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh; Bui Thao Chi; Dau Nha Linh; Truong Tieu Ngoc as representative from RMIT University
Team 10 tren 10 mentored by duos Le Minh Nhat and Do Hien – Founder of Everjoy & Genesis
2. Team FOE: Lo Huong Quynh; Hoang Thuy Linh; Dang Phuong Linh; Lo Huyen Trang; Pham Le Hong Chau; Nguyen Thu Thao as representative from VNU-UEB
Team FOE (Representative from VNU-UEB) mentored by Vu Trong Nghia – CEO of Thanh Viet Trade and Construction Investment JSC
3. Team L.D: Le Viet Thang – FTU; Dang Thuy Hang – DAV; Nguyen Thi Hoai – VNU-UEB
Team L.D mentored by duos Nguyen Thi Hoa and Nguyen Thi Giang – IMAP Vietnam
4. Team SiSu: Ngo Thi Thuy Linh; Hoang An Khanh; Luu Thi Anh Thu; Nguyen Quang Son; Nguyen Thuy Trang; Ngo Minh Tu; Tran Manh Son as representative from NEU
Team SiSu mentored by Ngo Thi Thuy Duong – CEO of One Space
5. Team Tac Ke Hoa: Do Thi Thu Giang – HUB; Nguyen Phu Khanh – UFM; Dong Sy Anh Hoang – HUB; Tran Hoang Quynh Ngan – HUB; Tran Thi Nhat Le – HUB; Ho Chau Kiet – NTTU
Team Tac Ke Hoa mentored by Bui Ngoc Tu – CEO of EMSA Vietnam
6. Team FIMO: Pham Hoai Thao Van; Vo Ngoc Van Anh; Nguyen Hoang Minh Long; Nguyen Thi Nha Linh; Pham Khang Dien; Nguyen Ai Phuong; Dao Nguyen Anh Thu; Le Van Vinh Nghi; Trang Phong as representative form UEH
Team FIMO mentored by Mr Nguyen Huu Tri – CEO of VOTC
The BC journey with many challenges is coming to the most thrilling round. Let's look forward to the performances of the TOP 6 best teams of the Business Challenges season 6 at the Shining round - The final will take place on March 25, 2023!