On May 9, 2025, 77 outstanding students of the Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), Danang University officially took part in the Central Region National Casting Round of the reality TV show “The Moneyverse” held at VTV8 studio in Danang city. This is one of the large-scale creative financial, technological and startup playgrounds, attracting the participation of students from 54 universities and academies nationwide.

VKU Team participated in the Central Region National Casting Round of the reality TV show “The Moneyverse”

“The Moneyverse” is a reality TV show organized by VTV Times and The Moneyverse Joint Stock Company, combining financial education with interactive and entertaining Gameshow. With a total prize pool of up to 1 billion VND and career opportunities at prestigious financial institutions such as BIDV and SSI, the program aims to equip students with strong financial literacy, critical thinking skills and startup capability.

A dramatic competition between VKU and DUE

In the Central Region National Casting Round, VKU students faced off in an intensive head-to-head competition against the team from the University of Economics (DUE), University of Danang. With thorough preparation, bravery, and confidence, VKU students made a strong impression in every stage of the competition. In Round 1, “Multiple-Choice Quizzes”, 77 contestants participated in an online test consisting of 10 financial questions, with 20 seconds allotted for each. The results of this round determined the top 3 contestants who advanced to Round 2 – “Challenge of Courage”. Accordingly, three students – Nguyen Bao Gia Han (22IM), Nguyen Cuu Kim Anh (22EF) and Ngo Danh Thai (22GBA) represented VKU in a live debate focused on the topics related to finance, investment and technology. Through three rounds of presenting arguments, engaging in debates and delivering summaries, along with answering challenging questions from the judges, the three VKU students showcased their sharp critical thinking, solid professional knowledge and confident demeanor, highlighting the courage of VKU students in a competitive national competition. Accompanying the VKU team were Dr. Van Hung Trong, MSc. Tran Ngoc Phuong Thao and MSc. Luong Thuy Tien – lecturers from the Faculty of Digital Economics and E-Commerce who directly mentored, trained and inspired the team. The results of the National Casting Round will be announced after May 22, 2025. Let’s continue to follow and cheer for this promising team as they aim to make their mark in the Quarterfinals and beyond on the journey to conquer “Coin Universe 2025”.

As a public university under the University of Danang, VKU focuses on in-depth training and research in information technology, communications and digital economy. VKU is currently training in the field of Digital Economy with majors/specializations such as Business Administration, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Digital Tourism and Hospitality Management and IT Project Management. In particular, VKU is strongly developing Financial Technology (Fintech) major with investment and support from Hanwha Life and ChildFund Korea through the construction of VKU Fintech Hub – the first training, research and innovation center on Fintech in the Central – Central Highlands region. VKU Fintech Hub is not only a place for in-depth training but also plays a key role in connecting businesses and supporting students with practice, startups and innovation. This center is part of the effort to implement the Conclusion 79-KL/TW of the Politburo and Resolution 136/2024/QH15 of the National Assembly, aiming to build Da Nang into an international financial center, develop a free trade zone and form a modern financial and technological ecosystem. With these strategic orientations, VKU has gradually affirmed its key role in training high-quality human resources to serve the development of the national digital economy and global integration.

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