As Vietnam continues its global integration, the younger generation is relentlessly honing their skills to become future leaders, not just through textbooks but also through real-world challenges. The Gala Night of Future Business Analyst (FBA) Season 5, themed “The Last Alpinist,” marked the culmination of an inspiring journey where students transformed into intellectual “mountain climbers,” conquering new heights with sharp thinking and remarkable resilience.
Participants of FBA Season 5 exuded confidence and professionalism.
Mr. Phạm Hải Âu, Director of Risk Management at NCB Bank and former Risk Consulting Director at PwC, showered praise on the contestants: “The participants demonstrated the qualities of true financial analysts—confident, fluent in English, and exceptionally professional in their presentations. I was particularly impressed by the organizing committee—from reception to coordination, everything was executed with astounding professionalism, especially considering the committee head is just a student.”
As a judge, Mr. Âu shared his motivation for supporting FBA: “We aim to discover Gen Z talents—the generation that will lead businesses and the nation in the future. These young individuals need encouragement to face challenges, learn from practical experiences, and give their all.”
Mr. Phạm Hải Âu served as one of the judges for FBA Season 5.
To reach the explosive Gala Night, contestants endured over a month of intense competition across three rounds. The first round, the Business Analytics Aptitude Test, assessed logical thinking and macroeconomics knowledge. The second round, the Business Analytics Report, required data processing skills and quantitative and qualitative analysis to devise strategic solutions for the fintech market. The pinnacle was the Gala Night, featuring two segments: Product Owner Solution, where teams presented solutions in English, and Grand Debate—a thrilling Vietnamese-language debate with a buzzer system for added drama. The event was supported by finance and auditing experts.
Team LAST DANCE claimed the Champion Award.
The final results crowned team LAST DANCE as the Champion Award winner for their seamless teamwork and outstanding strategy. IN5IGHT secured 1st Runner-up, while ALPHA SEEKERS and SIMPỒ shared the 2nd Runner-up title. Nguyễn Thạc Hải Đăng from team SIMPỒ received the Best Performance award for his impressive individual showcase.
Nguyễn Thạc Hải Đăng from team SIMPỒ received the Best Performance award.
Nguyễn Thế Bảo, a student at RMIT University and President of the RMIT Hanoi Business and Finance Club, shared insights about the competition. Club members, all students, worked with high responsibility and dedication. Organizing such events not only fosters growth among participants but also pushes students beyond their limits and beyond the confines of their schools, as the competition attracts students from universities nationwide, not just RMIT. These competitions help students discover their strengths, shape their careers, and enable businesses to identify young talents with solid knowledge foundations early on.
The organizing committee of the competition.
According to expert judges, FBA is more than just a competition—it’s a journey to cultivate analytical thinking, a conquering spirit, and confidence in young individuals. It serves as a bridge between theory and practice, between the younger generation and businesses, preparing these new “mountain climbers” to lead Vietnam in the era of global integration.
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