On September 20, 2026, the Southern Regional Final Round - Sustainability Round of the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026 took place in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together nine competing teams from universities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Representing the College of Business, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), ZEENERS delivered an outstanding performance and won Second Prize – The Wise Board of Directors.
Vietnam ESG Challenge is a competition for university students, aiming to equip and enhance their knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues while strengthening their understanding of corporate governance and sustainable development. Through training sessions, company visits, and practical competition rounds, the competition provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to ESG-related challenges while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Over the course of more than two months, the participating teams took part in intensive training activities on ESG, corporate governance, and sustainable development, as well as company visits and practical learning experiences. These activities enabled the contestants to strengthen their professional knowledge, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills in preparation for the final round.
At the Sustainability Round, ZEENERS and the other competing teams participated in two challenging segments: “Case Analysis and Debate” and “Role-Playing in Real-World Situations.” Requiring contestants to apply their knowledge of ESG and corporate governance to practical scenarios, the two segments tested not only their strong knowledge base but also their critical thinking, argumentation, teamwork, and adaptability in addressing complex issues.
The ZEENERS team at the Southern Regional Final of the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026
With an outstanding performance in the final round at the Southern Regional Final of the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026, ZEENERS was awarded Second Prize - The Wise Board of Directors, marking a notable achievement for students of the UEH College of Business in a competition dedicated to fostering young talents’ interest in ESG and corporate governance.
The ZEENERS team, representing the UEH College of Business, receives certificates at the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026.
This achievement recognizes the efforts of the ZEENERS team members throughout their journey in the competition and further demonstrates the proactive learning spirit, ability to apply knowledge to practice, and interest of UEH College of Business students in sustainable development and corporate governance.
The ZEENERS team joins other competing teams for a commemorative photo at the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026.
The achievement of ZEENERS at the Southern Regional Final of the Vietnam ESG Challenge 2026 adds another notable milestone to the learning, experiential, and capacity-building journey of students at the UEH College of Business. It also serves as an encouragement for students to continuously stay updated on emerging trends, broaden their perspectives on ESG and sustainable development, and gradually apply their knowledge to practical challenges facing businesses and society.
4th ASEAN+ Summer Camp 2026: A Journey of Learning, Discovery, and Connection for UEH Students in Malaysia
Continuing its efforts to expand learning opportunities and provide students with meaningful international experiences, the College of Business – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (COB – UEH) continued its participation in the ASEAN+ Summer Camp 2026, the fourth edition of the academic and cultural exchange program for students across the region. Held from July 26 to August 1, 2026, and hosted by Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya), Malaysia, this year’s program was organized under the theme “Empowering ASEAN Youth: Innovation, Sustainability and the Future of Regional Economy,” providing students with opportunities to explore the knowledge, perspectives, and capabilities needed to navigate the rapid changes shaping the region and the world.
UEH Students Experience an International Learning Journey at Taiwan Summer University 2026
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand international learning opportunities and provide students with meaningful global experiences, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continues to facilitate students’ participation in academic and cultural exchange programs with international partner universities. From July 27 to August 2, 2026, Vietnamese students, including students from UEH, participated in the Taiwan Summer University Program in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The program was organized by National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Taiwan, and Parami University, Myanmar, and hosted by NSYSU.
ICBS 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop: Publishing in Tourism Review and Avoiding Desk Rejections
As part of the International Conference on Business Sustainability (ICBS 2026), UEH College of Business will host a Pre-Conference Workshop featuring Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Review. The workshop will provide practical insights into publishing in high-quality international journals, avoiding desk rejection, and understanding editors’ expectations during the peer-review process.