FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL

SUMMER PROGRAM(3 WEEKS)(14/08/2023 - 01/09/2023)

Table ofcontentsForewords

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Timeline04

Benefits of students

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Schedule

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Fee policy

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Highlight of the destinations

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FOREWORDS
In the wake of the global pandemic, the world has undergone a significant transformation. The unprecedented challenges
posed by the Covid-19 outbreak have impacted every aspect of life, including education, economy, politics and nationalsecurity. The resulting economic downturn, coupled with increasing geopolitical tensions, has created an environment ofuncertainty and volatility that demands a new approach to education.
As one of the leading higher education institutions in Vietnam, Foreign Trade University (FTU) plays a vital role inpromoting international integration in economic and educational spheres. FTU has organized numerous events andprograms for international students, providing them with opportunities to explore the exciting business prospects ofVietnam and immerse themselves in the captivating Vietnamese culture. FTU firmly believes that students worldwide
continue to have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and cross-cultural exchange, and hence, the university is delighted tointroduce International Summer Program 2023 (ISP 2023), which is centered around the theme of "Doing Business inVietnam“.

The content of the program is designed to provide student with a comprehensive understanding of Vietnam's economic
landscape, culture, business etiquette, regulatory environment and legal framework. As Vietnam is becoming a dynamic
business landscape, students can gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of doing business in a
rapidly changing country through ISP 2023.
FTU believes that ISP 2023 will provide participants with an enriching and transformative experience to understand more
about Vietnam. We welcome all students with a passion for learning and a desire to engage with the world to join us forthis exciting journey. Let us explore the business potential and cultural richness of Vietnam together, and build lasting
connections across borders and cultures.
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Timeline
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Application form: https://bit.ly/3pJSi2M
should be completed before 23 July 2023

Provisional acceptance will be sent by 24 July 2023

Program fee is paid before 31 July 2023

Official Letter of Acceptance will be sent to eachapplicant by 03 August 2023

Apply for Visa (by FTU)
from 01 August to 10 August 2023

Receiving visa reference number (to get visa uponarrival in Hanoi) from FTU by 11 August 2023

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Go to see us in Vietnam !

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Benefits for students
Experience

Knowledge

Experience the educational
quality from one of theleading
universities
ofVietnam in economics andbusiness

Gain and express valuableknowledge on Vietnam and its
socio-economic developments
under comparative and multidimensional approach

Diversity

Environment

Aprogramwiththepresence of international
exchange students andForeign Trade Universitystudents.

Access the gateway to one ofthemostaspiring
andpotential
developing
economics in the South-East
Asian region5

Accommodation
Information
LocatedinNguyen

ChiThanhStreet, which is one kilometre from
FTU, Bao Son International Hotel iswell-appointedwithmodernfacilities and amenities. The hotel
also

offersawide

rangeofentertainment service to vary yourstay at this hotel.

Address: 50 Nguyen Chi Thanh,Dong Da, Ha Noi.

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AGENDA
Week 1

Week 1MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY

SATURDAYSUNDAY

14/08/2023

15/08/2023

16/08/2023

17/08/2023

18/08/2023

19/08/2023

20/08/2023

Lecture 4:

Lecture 5:“LegalBusiness
Environmentin Vietnam”

Visit Bat Trang“DoingCeramic
marketVillageresearch inVietnam”

VietnameseClass 02Group
photo with
Vietnamese Free shopping
Traditional
Customs

Orientation
09:00 11:30

11:45 13:30

14:00 16:30

Lecture 1:“Vietnam at aglance”

Lecture 2:“Overview about
VietnamEconomy”

Lecture 3:“Foreign Direct
Investment inVietnam”

Welcome Lunch
Studentexchange
sessionVietnameseClass 01

Hanoi City TourCompany Visit

The program is subject to change
After the program, student will be conferred 3 ECTS for “Doing business in Vietnam”
Syllabus and grading system will be provided to all participants for credit transfer

Ninh Binh
Tour7

AGENDA

Week 2MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYFRIDAY

SATURDAYSUNDAY

Week 2

21/08/2023

22/08/2023

23/08/2023

24/08/2023

25/08/2023

26/08/2023

27/08/2023

09:00 11:30

Lecture 6:“BusinessModel
Innovation inVietnam”

Group work(Preparation forPresentation)FTU Quang
NinhCampus
Visit

Practice“VietnameseCuisine”

Lecture 8:“PresentationSkill”

11:4513:30

Enjoy Vietnamesefood

14:00 16:30

Lecture 7: “Doingbusiness in the
Lesson review
interculturalenvironment/ startup”

VietnameseClass 03

Fly to HCM
CityHa Long Bay
TourGroup Presentation

Soft Closing at FTU
Hanoi(Main Campus)

The program is subject to change
After the program, student will be conferred 3 ECTS for “Doing business in Vietnam”
Syllabus and grading system will be provided to all participants for credit transferCompany
Visit inQuang
NinhFree8AGENDA
Week 3

09:00 11:30

Week 3MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYFRIDAY

28/08/2023

29/08/2023

30/08/2023

31/08/2023

01/09/2023

FTU Ho Chi Minh
Campus Visit

Talk: “DevelopmentKeeping balance
Prospects of Ho Chi Minhin life
City - the biggest economic
city of Vietnam”
Mekong Delta
Tour

11:4513:30

14:00 16:30

Closing
Ceremony at FTU
HCM

HCM City Tour

Company Visit

Free shopping

The program is subject to change
After the program, student will be conferred 3 ECTS for “Doing business in Vietnam”
Syllabus and grading system will be provided to all participants for credit transfer

Farewell Lunch

Packaging andtransferring toairport

9Culture exploring

Our Support

Informative sessions with in-depth Vietnamese
culture introduction

Engagement
Engage through teamwork activities

Learning Supporting
SystemParticipating in the course where you receive
training on skills and knowledge needed: group
work, meetings, presentation guidelines,…

Caring friends from FTU
10Fee Policy
Package

Price

Description

Notes

Program fee includes
Offline • Registration before 3 weeks offline • Tuition fee• Study materials
31 July 2023: $2,000• Certificate• Registration after• Airport pick-up
31 July 2023: $2,100• Local transportation•Meals on some activities
days (including welcomelunch, farewell party andtour trips)

Program fee
excludes• Visa fee• International air-ticket• International travelinsurance• Meals• Personal expenses

11Highlight ofthe Destinations
Northern Vietnam

Central Vietnam

Southern Vietnam

DISCOVER
FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY#Ho Chi Minh
Campus#Quang Ninh
Campus#Ha NoiCampus13

HANOINORTHERN VIETNAM

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capitallies in the North of thecountry and is one of thecountry’s top tourist hotspots. It offers Frenchcolonial architecture,arich food culture and along history.
Sowhichattractions
shouldyou visit when
you are in Hanoi?
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HANOIThe old quarters

Packed with charming colonialarchitecture, Buddhist temples
and pagodas, the Old Quarter,
located near Hoan Kiem Lake in
Hoan Kiem District, is Hanoi’s
major commercial district.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in
Ba Dinh Square is the final
resting place of Ho Chi Minh,the most iconic and popular
leader of Vietnam . His bodyis preserved here in a glasscase at the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum in central Hanoi.
HANOI

Ho Chi MinhMausoleum16

• A beautiful natural wonder in Northern Vietnam near theChinese border.
• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
• Located in Quang Ninh Province, about 180km from Hanoi.

Ha Long Bay

NORTHERN VIETNAM

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• Ninh Binh, a mesmerizing area known locally as ‘Ha Long Bay
on Land’• Get a sense of this UNESCO-protected site is by taking apaddleboat tour along its shimmering rivers and climbing tothe top of its fabled peaks.

Ninh Binh
NORTHERN VIETNAM

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Danang

CENTRAL VIETNAM

Da Nang City lies in the Midlandsof Viet Nam, from which Ha Noi
capital in the North and Ho Chi
Minh city in the South are almost

equally spaced. Da Nang is alsothecentralpointconnecting

three UNESCO World Heritage
sites: Hue Citadel, Hoi An ancient
town and My Son Sanctuary.

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Hoi AnCENTRAL VIETNAM

Hoi An is located in Quang Nam
Province,

CentralVietnam.

Peaceful and ancient, Hoi An is
one of the most famous tourist
destinations

intheCentral

Vietnam that attracts not only
domestic tourists but also tourists

all over the continents. In 1999, Hoi
Anwasevenrecognizedby

UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known
as Saigon, is the economic heart ofVietnam and the main hub of thesouthern region. A freewheeling,cosmopolitan metropolis, HCMC's
dynamic cityscape draws together
old and new Vietnam in the mostcompact of spaces, representing
the city’s past as well as its future.

Ho Chi Minh City
SOUTHERN VIETNAM
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Enjoy peaceful moments whenpaddling down the stream andadmire the stunning landscapes of
Mekong River

Mekong Delta
SOUTHERN VIETNAM

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kind of support do I receive?

3. What is the time zone in Vietnam?

We will pick you up from the airport aswell as provide departure guideline.

GMT + 7 – the only time zone in Vietnam.

We will help you prepare for the project aswell as give you feedbacks and advice tohelp you develop yourself.

4. What food and places arerecommended?

2. What happens when I got accepted?
You will be added to our Whatsapp group
to communicate with other international
students and FTU International Office
Representatives

Do NOT purchase plane ticket before you
can get your visa (for offline participation).

Check out this booklet for details:
https://bit.ly/VetnamtravelRecommendations

5. What are the costs of living in Hanoi?
• Average cost for a meal: 2-3$
• Bus: 0,25$ - 0,75$/time• Taxi: 0,75$ - 1$/km• For more details, check thisout: http://bit.ly/LivingCostinHanoi

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