Workshop on Introducing Trade Defense Measures at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry

In the context of increasingly deep international integration, on April 11, 2025, the Trade Defense Department (DDF) collaborated with Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry (IUH) to organize a workshop on the theme "Introduction to Trade Defense Measures" to help lecturers and students grasp key solutions to protect the national economy. The event was held in the modern space of IUH, attracting many participants from economics, management, law faculties, etc.

Attending the workshop, on behalf of IUH were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai – Vice Rector of the University, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long – Head of the Faculty of Business Administration, Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh Truong – Deputy Head of the Faculty, along with a large number of lecturers and students.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai expressed her deep gratitude to the Trade Defense Department for collaborating with IUH in organizing the workshop and affirmed: “The program is a practical bridge between theory and practice, helping students access global trends and clearly identify the role of law and strategies in protecting Vietnamese businesses in the international market.”

At the workshop, experts from the Trade Defense Department introduced and shared experiences in implementing trade defense work, helping lecturers and students of the university gain a clearer understanding of trade defense and the role of this tool in the context of international integration. The experts also analyzed the global competition situation and its impact on Vietnam, and presented specific measures to maintain trade balance and respond to negative impacts from the international market.

During the in-depth discussion, experts answered questions, provided information, and shared experiences with faculty and students on several issues and contents related to the implementation and use of trade defense measures and the existing challenges facing the Vietnamese economy. Representatives from the Trade Defense Department also answered many practical questions surrounding the impact of trade defense measures on education, the labor market, and the role of the younger generation in protecting national interests, contributing to an open and multifaceted academic atmosphere.

The recent workshop not only marked a step forward in knowledge transfer but also opened up opportunities for exchange and learning among stakeholders. The event is considered a crucial driving force for the development of high-quality human resources, contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of domestic businesses and industries in the face of international market fluctuations.

Following this workshop, it is expected that the Department of Trade Remedies and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry will continue to collaborate and conduct research to develop further cooperation plans, training programs, and provide a solid foundation of knowledge in trade remedy management for the university's staff, lecturers, and students, aiming to improve the quality of human resources in the field of trade remedy management in the future.