[2025] Talkshow: Hoa Sen – De Montfort Students Role-Play As Strategic Planners With Experts From Shopee & PwC
DMU students join a talkshow with expert Andrew John Jackson, exploring global trade wars and developing strategic thinking!
1. Trade Wars and Practical Lessons for DMU Students
In this era of global integration, economic disruptions like the US-China trade war not only affect nations but also have profound impacts on businesses and consumers. With the goal of helping students engage with real-world scenarios, develop critical thinking, and strategic decision-making skills, the Hoa Sen – De Montfort program organized a conversation with speakers where students could simulate a challenging and fascinating trade war.
Under the guidance of Mr. Andrew John Jackson – Senior Executive Director at Shopee & Director at PwC Consulting, students had the opportunity to role-play as policy planners for the US, China, EU, and Vietnam/ASEAN, directly participating in negotiation rounds and making strategic trade decisions.
2. DMU Students Challenge Themselves in International Negotiation Simulations
In this simulation, students were divided into 4 groups representing:
- USA – Implementing tariff policies and protecting domestic business interests
- China – Dealing with trade barriers and finding ways to maintain global market share
- EU – Developing balanced policies between parties in the trade war
- Vietnam/ASEAN – Responding to trade war impacts and leveraging opportunities from supply chain shifts
The activity’s goals went beyond understanding international trade, helping students develop:
- Negotiation and bargaining skills in an international environment
- Critical thinking and economic impact analysis
- Quick and effective decision-making under pressure
3. From Classroom to Reality – DMU Students Ready to Conquer the Global Market
After intense negotiations, each group presented their strategy to the lecturer and fellow students. Real-world scenarios, sharp critiques, and creative strategies created a dynamic learning environment, helping students better understand the importance of international trade in the 21st century.
The session concluded with an expanded Q&A, where DMU students asked direct questions to the lecturer and gained in-depth perspectives on global trade, supply chains, and business strategy.
4. Hoa Sen – De Montfort Program: Training the Next Generation of Global Business Experts
With the philosophy of “learning by doing,” the Hoa Sen – De Montfort program offers not just theoretical knowledge but also practical learning experiences, helping students confidently integrate into the international market. Want to experience a practical learning environment like DMU students? Don’t miss the opportunity to join high-quality training programs at De Montfort University Vietnam! Register now here!
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