“Developing blue marine economy in Thanh Hoa” - PhD thesis bearing the hometown mark of PhD student Ha Ngoc Son, Dai Nam University

Dai Nam University has just successfully organized a doctoral thesis defense session at the University level for graduate student Ha Ngoc Son, majoring in Economic Management, with the topic "Developing blue marine economy in Thanh Hoa province". This is one of the important events marking a new step forward in the journey of postgraduate training and applied research development of the university. The thesis not only bears the personal mark of the graduate student but is also closely linked to the orientation of sustainable economic development of Thanh Hoa province, towards the effective exploitation and protection of marine resources.

Doctoral thesis defense of PhD student Ha Ngoc Son at Dai Nam University

PhD student Ha Ngoc Son at the school-level thesis defense.

The defense took place in a solemn and serious atmosphere, with the participation of the Thesis Evaluation Council including professors, associate professors and prestigious scientists in the field of economic management. In addition, the defense also had the attention of the Chairman of the Council of Dai Nam University - Dr. Le Dac Son, the representative of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, comrade Le Tien Lam, who were present to witness and evaluate the quality of the thesis. At the defense, PhD student Ha Ngoc Son clearly and coherently presented the objectives, scope of research as well as the methods and main results of the thesis. The content focused on analyzing the impact of factors on the sustainable development of the blue ocean economy. The presentation of the PhD student received high appreciation for its thoroughness in analyzing the current situation and practical solutions, with high scientific and applicable nature.

Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of the School Council at the defense session

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thi Thu Giang - Principal of Dai Nam University, Chairwoman of the Doctoral Thesis Evaluation Council

The thesis evaluation board had many in-depth questions to clarify the thesis and research proposals. PhD student Ha Ngoc Son answered fully, demonstrating deep understanding, independent research capacity and the ability to apply knowledge into practice. The thesis results were assessed by the board as fully meeting the requirements of a doctoral thesis in Economic Management, with clear contributions to the theory of blue ocean economic management as well as to the practice of policy development and coastal management.

Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Van Hoa - Reviewer commented and asked questions to the PhD student

Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Thi Thu Giang commented: “The thesis is a serious, independent and elaborate research work, fully meeting the requirements of a doctoral thesis in Economic Management. The work has clear contributions in theory and practice, especially in building a model for developing a local blue ocean economy, providing an important reference framework for policy making in Vietnam's coastal areas.”

Comrade Le Tien Lam, representing the leadership of Thanh Hoa province, shared his interest and highly appreciated this doctoral thesis. He said that Thanh Hoa is paying great attention to developing the blue marine economy, especially the Nghi Son economic zone with key industries such as seaports, aquaculture and fisheries, and marine tourism. The thesis of PhD student Ha Ngoc Son provides an important scientific basis to support the provincial leadership in formulating sustainable development policies, and is also a useful reference for managers and marine economic experts.

Comrade Le Tien Lam, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Council, representative of the working unit of PhD student Ha Ngoc Son, expressed his feelings about the defense session.

PhD student Ha Ngoc Son expressed his pride in his research topic, which is closely related to his hometown Thanh Hoa. He shared that the motivation for choosing the topic of developing blue marine economy comes from his sense of responsibility for the sustainable development of his hometown's sea. He also expressed his hope that the research results will make a practical contribution to the process of policy making and marine economic development in Thanh Hoa, while creating a foundation for further research in the field of marine economy at the local level.

Mr. Le Tien Lam - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Council of Thanh Hoa province and Mr. Nguyen Quang Hai - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Council of Thanh Hoa province, representing the NCS unit, presented congratulatory flowers.

The defense of Ha Ngoc Son's doctoral thesis is not only an important milestone in the learning and research journey of the PhD student, but also marks the increasingly affirmed position of Dai Nam University in postgraduate training and in-depth research, application in the fields of economics and management. The school is committed to continuing to improve the quality of training, innovate and expand research directions to contribute to the development of high-quality human resources and scientific products to serve the sustainable development of the country.