Opening Ceremony of the UOB Investment Challenge 2026

17 Sep, 2026

UOB Investment Challenge is an academic investment competition jointly organized by UEH College of Business - University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), UOB Vietnam, and UOB Asset Management (Vietnam). The competition aims to bring investment knowledge and practical experience closer to students, providing them with opportunities to engage with real-world issues in finance and investment. Building on the success of the previous two seasons, UOB Investment Challenge 2026 officially returns for its third season.

The Opening Ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Rector of the UEH College of Business; Dr. Tran Anh Hoa - Vice Rector of the UEH College of Business; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hai Ly - Vice Rector of the UEH College of Business; Dr. Nguyen Tan Trung, Head of COB Office, together with representatives from various units of the UEH College of Business. Representatives from UOB Vietnam and UOBAM Vietnam also attended the event, including Mr. Paul Kim - Head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Vietnam, and Ms. Thieu Thi Nhat Le - Chief Executive Officer of UOBAM Vietnam.

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Rector of the UEH College of Business, highlighted the importance of university-industry engagement in creating opportunities for students to gain practical exposure. Through initiatives such as the UOB Investment Challenge, students are provided with opportunities to apply their knowledge, gain a better understanding of the industry, and prepare themselves for the evolving demands of the financial market.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Rector of the UEH College of Business, delivering his remarks at the ceremony

Representing the co-organizing institutions, Mr. Paul Kim - Head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Vietnam, extended his warm welcome to the students, lecturers, and partners joining the competition. UOB continues to support students through initiatives that contribute to financial literacy and provide opportunities for practical learning experiences.

Mr. Paul Kim - Head of Personal Financial Services, UOB Vietnam, sharing his remarks at the ceremony

In addition, Ms. Thieu Thi Nhat Le - Chief Executive Officer of UOBAM Vietnam, shared her perspectives on the importance of equipping young people with financial knowledge and developing discipline in investment. These are also key areas emphasized throughout the organization of the UOB Investment Challenge.

Ms. Thieu Thi Nhat Le - Chief Executive Officer of UOBAM Vietnam, sharing her perspectives at the ceremony

As part of the program, Mr. Le Hoang Ngoc Minh - Head of Market Research, UOBAM Vietnam, introduced an overview of the UOB Investment Challenge 2026, including the competition rules, key milestones, and new features of this year's season. The session provided students with essential information to better understand the competition and prepare for their participation.

Beyond the competitive component, the UOB Investment Challenge also seeks to strengthen students' knowledge of finance and investment through a range of professional learning activities. Following the introduction to the competition, the featured session “Think Like a Mutual Fund Portfolio Manager” offered students deeper insights into investment portfolio management.

Mr. Le Hoang Ngoc Minh - Head of Market Research, UOBAM Vietnam, sharing information about the competition

Through the expert sharing session, students had the opportunity to explore different approaches and perspectives in portfolio management while expanding their knowledge of finance and investment.

Representatives, lecturers, and students posing for a commemorative photo at the Opening Ceremony of the UOB Investment Challenge 2026

The Opening Ceremony officially marked the launch of the third season of the UOB Investment Challenge, continuing to provide students with opportunities to connect academic knowledge with practical experience in investment. Through collaboration between the university and industry partners, the competition creates an environment where students can apply their knowledge, strengthen their analytical skills, and enhance their understanding of investment.

For more information about the competition: https://uic.ueh.edu.vn/

Bridging Higher Education and the Professional Environment

Through collaboration between UEH College of Business – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), UOB Vietnam, and UOB Asset Management (Vietnam), the Opening Ceremony of the UOB Investment Challenge 2026 brought together representatives from both the university and industry partners. Through the UOB Investment Challenge, UEH actively strengthens connections with organizations and businesses in the financial and investment sector, thereby bringing practical industry exposure into the educational environment.

The expansion of industry-engaged educational activities provides students with opportunities to gain practical exposure. Learners not only acquire knowledge in the classroom but also have opportunities to engage with real-world issues in financial investment and interact with industry professionals. These experiences enable students to develop their portfolio management perspectives within a learning environment closely connected with the business community. This orientation was also emphasized by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Rector of the UEH College of Business, at the ceremony.

Representatives from UEH, UOB Vietnam, and UOBAM Vietnam posing for a commemorative photo

In addition to focusing on education aligned with market needs, the UOB Investment Challenge, jointly organized by UEH and UOB Vietnam, provides a platform for academic exchange and networking among students from universities and colleges, lecturers, industry experts, and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City.

This connection reflects UEH's educational orientation, which not only emphasizes a strong academic foundation but also focuses on developing students' practical capabilities, adaptability, and analytical skills in addressing issues related to financial investment and the market economy.