The Livebrary is RMIT Alumni Vietnam's annual project proudly feature alumni's inspiring and impactful stories. This year's theme, "We Carry The Fire Forward," showcases stories of family businesses and the people who help carry them forward with pride and responsibility. It recognizes that sustaining a family's legacy is not only about inheritance, but also about renewal and contribution.

We welcome stories about:
- Family business journeys and succession.
- Working alongside parents or relatives.
 - Innovation and transformation.
 - Leadership and responsibility.
 - Lessons learned from challenges and failures.
 - The business impact on employees, customers, communities, and Vietnam's future.

Yes. The Livebrary is designed to champion values, responsibility, and impact regardless of a business’s size, industry, or achievements.

Businesses without family governance or direct involvement may not align with the spirit of the project.

Family businesses play an important role in shaping communities and economies. This year's theme honors the founders who lit the first flame and the generations who continue to nurture and renew it.

By sharing your story, you can:
- Thank your parents for their sacrifices while building the first flame
- Recognize employees, partners, and customers who helped keep the business alive
- Embrace your role as the next generation of innovation and sustainability
- Show the impact of the business on the broader communities and Vietnam’s future

Not necessary. We welcome RMIT Alumni from anywhere in the world.

Yes. Honest reflections and lessons learned are encouraged.

Yes. Our theme celebrates the 'collective flame', the enduring spirit built by many hands, hence we welcome stories that involve family members, partners, and employees. While stories may feature multiple people or family members, the RMIT alumnus/alumna should be a central figure or play a meaningful role in the story.

Yes. Alumni may submit multiple stories. Each submission will be reviewed independently, and selected stories will be curated to ensure an insightful and diverse collection of perspectives across the family business community.

Yes, provided the nominee meets the eligibility criteria and agrees to participate.

As we share your journeys, the stories will typically highlight the contributor and their associated family business. Please remember that your story will be published publicly, so we advise sharing only details you are comfortable making known to the wider community.

No. Participation is free.

Please check the 'Submit your story' page for more information.

Yes. You may update your submission directly within five (5) days of a successful submission. After that, the editing function will no longer be available from your side. Should you need to make further revisions, please contact our editorial team.

All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial team to ensure they align with the spirit of the Livebrary and this year's theme.

The editorial team typically completes the review process within five (5) working days of a successful submission. Contributors will be notified of the outcome and may be contacted if additional information or clarification is required.

Your story may be featured in the celebration project for RMIT Global's 140th anniversary in Melbourne in 2027.

Yes. Requests can be discussed with the organizing team via alumni@rmit.edu.vn

The Livebrary is dedicated to celebrating individual journeys and meaningful impact, not commercial promotion. References to businesses should serve as context for the narrative, rather than functioning as promotional material.

For questions, please contact our team at: alumni@rmit.edu.vn