International Research Conference 2025

About IRC 2025

PACSB 5th International Research Conference 2025

Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam

October 13–14, 2025

Conference Overview

The Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) proudly presents its 5th International Research Conference, themed “Sustainability Meets Innovation: The Emerging Trend in Business Education.” This prestigious academic gathering will be hosted at Dong Nai Technology University in Vietnam, bringing together educators, administrators, graduate students, and industry professionals from around the world.

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to foster scholarly dialogue and collaboration on innovative and sustainable practices in business education. Research presentations will span a wide range of disciplines, including:

– Human Resource Management
– Economics
– Marketing
– Banking
– General Management
– Entrepreneurship
– Finance
– Accounting

Key Dates

– Registration Opens: June 25, 2025
– Paper Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
– Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2025
– Conference Dates: October 13–14, 2025

Conference Fees

– Paper Presenter: $150 (covers one presenter only)
– Observer: $75

Contact Information

Submissions and inquiries may be directed to Prof. Eric S. Parilla, DBA, FBE at ericparilla.pacsb@gmail.com.

WORKING COMMITTEE OF PACSB

OVERALL CHAIR

Dr. Amado L. Magsino

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Dr. Chere C. Yturralde – Chair
Dr. Eric S. Parilla
Dr. Rosine O. Labado
Dr. Jesus Briones

PACSB WEBSITE COMMITTEE

Dr. Antonio Jose D. Celis
Dr. Rosine O. Labado

SECRETARIAT and REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Dr. Jasmin May P. Baniaga
Dr. Rosemarie I. So
Dr. Jennifer T. Ramos
Dr. Fausto S. Abella
Ms. Mae D. Macariola

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Dr. Venus M. Empuerto
Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, PhD.
Dr. Mima M. Villanueva
Dr. Maricris G. Unico
Dr. Richard F. Mariano

WORKING COMMITTEE OF DNTU

STEERING COMMITTEE
 Dr. Phan Ngoc Son

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
 Dr. Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi
 Assoc. Prof. Hoang Anh Tuan
 Dr. Phan Vo Quynh Nhu
 Dr. Nguyen Thanh Cong
 Dr. Tang Tri Hung
 Dr. Nguyen Huu Thien
 MA. Pham Thi Mong Hang
 MA. Tran Phuong Thu
 MA. Dong Thi Thanh Thoan

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
 Dr. Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi
 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sci. Bui Loan Thuy
 Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Loan
 Dr. Tang Tri Hung
 Dr. Nguyen Huu Thien
 Dr. Doan Manh Quynh

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
 MA. Dong Thi Thanh Thoan
 ThS. Truong Trong Nhan
 MA. Nguyen Thi Lan Thanh
 TS. Pham Van Nam
 ThS. Zafar Juniad
SECRETARIAT
 Ms. Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi
 ThS. Do Thi Ngoc Mai
 CN. Giang Quoc Dung
 Ms. Nguyen Truong Thien Y

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
 MA. Nguyen Thi Men
 MA. Ta Thi Thuy
 MA. Le Duc Khoi
 ThS. Dang Tu Anh
 Ms. Tran Thi Ha
 Mr. Tra Cong Anh
 Mr. Truong Tan Trung
 CN. Ha. Nguyen Gia Han
 Mr. Tran Huu Nghia

SESSION CHAIRS

Organizational Chart Team Whiteboard in Navy Light Blue Purple Casual Corporate Style (2)

Video Messages

DNTU Campus Tour

IRC Recap Video

IRC Speakers

KHOA DANG DUONG

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Leads the Innovation and Sustainability Research Group within the Faculty of Finance and Banking at Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam.

Dr. Duong’s research focuses on a range of interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability, including:

Sustainable Development, with emphasis on achieving both social and economic objectives
Financial Innovation, encompassing emerging technologies such as fintech, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence in financial services
Bank Management and Financial Services, exploring operational efficiency, risk management, and customer-centric strategies in banking
Corporate Governance and Financial Sustainability, investigating the mechanisms that drive responsible financial decision-making
Environmental and Social Responsibility, analyzing the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into financial and corporate strategies

DR. YEO SOOK FERN

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

at the Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Melaka, where she currently holds the Director for the Centre of Excellence for Business Innovation and Communication role. She also serves as a Visiting Professor with the Department of Business Administration at Daffodil International University.

Additionally, Dr. Yeo is an International Academic Advisory Board Member at Qingdao City University, China, and an Academic Council Member at Gutenberg Honors College, Qingdao City University, China. She also contributes as a Scientific Board Member at the Research Synergy Foundation, Indonesia.

Beyond these roles, Dr. Yeo Sook Fern serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Malaysian Journal of Business, Economics and Management. She is also an editor for several other reputable journals, including the International Journal of Creative Business and Management (IJCBM), the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Studies (IJEASS), the Journal of Governance Risk Management Compliance and Sustainability, and People and Behavior Analysis (PBA).

With 22 years of teaching experience, Dr. Yeo Sook Fern is experienced in teaching marketing, management, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and other business-related subjects. She also supervises students at various levels, including BBA, MBA, MPhil, and PhD programmes.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is actively involved in research. She has secured 25 grants from international, national, and university sources, serving as the principal researcher and project member across various research initiatives. Her research contributions include 151 journal articles, 85 internationally refereed conference papers, and 13 book chapters. She has also served as one of the editors for a notable book titled “Issues on Contemporary Business”.

Dr. Yeo Sook Fern has received recognition for her academic and professional achievements, winning numerous awards throughout her career.