The 2024 Asia Meeting of the Econometric Society, East & Southeast Asia was an esteemed event hosted by AVSE Global and partners in Ho Chi Minh City from August 2-4.
A historic first for Vietnam, this gathering united 250 experts and scientists from 40 countries under one roof.
With 60 insightful panel discussions, the event stimulated thought-provoking conversations on pressing global economic issues, offering valuable insights for Vietnam and the world.
For Vietnam, a country experiencing rapid economic growth, the application of econometrics is vital. It empowers the government, agencies, and businesses with data-driven decision-making and scientific analysis. By leveraging econometrics, Vietnam can navigate global economic integration, stay attuned to global trends, optimize resources, and enhance its competitive edge.
The scientific program was led by Professor Nobuhiro Kiyotaki of Princeton University and Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong of EMLV Business School and AVSE Global. The local organizing committee was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung, Rector of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking.
The plenary session featured renowned speakers, including Professor Harrison Hong from Columbia University, Professor Charles I. Jones from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Professor Gilat Levy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Professor Mark W. Watson from Princeton University.
In addition to the discussions, the event witnessed the presentation of 230 scientific papers, covering a diverse range of topics. These included econometrics and its applications, macroeconomics, microeconomics, data science, environmental economics, behavioral economics, financial economics, corporate finance, health economics, labor economics, education, industrial organization, international trade, public economics, climate change, international economics, and the Vietnamese economy, to name a few.
