stdClass Object ( [id] => 18313 [paper_index] => 202512-04-025179 [title] => AI FOR ISLAMIC FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND CAREER GUIDANCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA [description] => [author] => Dang Vinh [googlescholar] => [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra25179 [year] => 2025 [month] => December [volume] => 13 [issue] => 12 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/December/202512-04-025179.pdf [abstract] => This study explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be effectively integrated into Islamic financial education and career guidance for youth in Southeast Asia. Adopting a mixed-method design, the research combines literature analysis with a survey of 369 university students in Vietnam, mostly non-Muslims, to assess perceptions, expectations, and readiness for AI-enhanced learning. Despite limited prior exposure to Halal finance, over 70% of participants positively evaluated AI’s potential to support financial literacy and vocational development. Key findings reveal four foundational components for an integrated AI framework: (1) personalized learning pathways; (2) a Shariah compliance layer to ensure ethical and lawful content; (3) AI-driven career counseling based on learner profiles; and (4) ethical feedback mechanisms involving educators and religious advisors. The results confirm AI’s potential to democratize access to Shariah-compliant financial knowledge while fostering culturally sensitive career competencies. A conceptual model is proposed to guide the development of inclusive AI platforms that serve both Muslim and non-Muslim youth in diverse societies. The paper concludes with actionable policy recommendations for educational institutions, Islamic fintech developers, and regional policymakers to co-develop culturally adaptable, ethically sound AI solutions that align with Islamic finance principles and promote youth empowerment. [keywords] => Artificial Intelligence; Islamic Finance; Career Competency; Halal Financial Education; Shariah Compliance; Youth Empowerment; Southeast Asia. [doj] => 2025-12-06 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 4 [journal_id] => 4 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review(JEBR) [short_code] => IJES [eissn] => 2347-9671 (O), 2349-0187(P) [pissn] => [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/12.JEBR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.