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Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao – UEH Party Committee Secretary, Elected as Delegate to the 11th tenure of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, Term 2026–2031

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao – UEH Party Committee Secretary, Elected as Delegate to the 11th tenure of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, Term 2026–2031

20 Mar 2026

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao, Party Committee Secretary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), has been elected as one of 125 delegates to the 11th tenure of Ho Chi Minh City People's Council (2026–2031), according to the announcement by the City Election Committee. This event is a source of pride for UEH, while affirming the role, social responsibility, and community service spirit of the University's intellectual workforce.

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UEH Launches Scholarship Policies to Promote Bilateral Academic Exchange and Attract International Students

UEH Launches Scholarship Policies to Promote Bilateral Academic Exchange and Attract International Students

20 Mar 2026

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has officially launched scholarship policies for UEH students studying at international partner universities and for international students coming to study at UEH for the 2026 and 2027 academic years. These policies are built on the UEH Glo-cal Exchange orientation, fostering a multicultural learning environment to develop a generation of Glo-cal Citizens and realizing UEH's comprehensive internationalization strategy for the 2026-2030 period.

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[Research Contribution] Enhancing the Effectiveness of Digital Transformation Strategy Implementation in the Public Sector

[Research Contribution] Enhancing the Effectiveness of Digital Transformation Strategy Implementation in the Public Sector

19 Mar 2026

As Vietnam advances the modernization of public governance and the application of technology to serve its citizens, digital transformation has become an imperative for enhancing the operational efficiency of the state apparatus and contributing to socioeconomic development. However, this process is simultaneously shaped by institutional frameworks, infrastructure, human resources, and the readiness of digital citizens. On this basis, a study by a team of researchers from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) was conducted to systematize the theoretical dimensions of digital transformation effectiveness in the public sector, analyze the current state of implementation in Vietnam, and propose solutions to strengthen the execution of digital transformation strategies in the period ahead.

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New UEH Publications Alert (Week 2 – March 2026): Expanding the Research Ecosystem from Economics, Technology to Natural Sciences

New UEH Publications Alert (Week 2 – March 2026): Expanding the Research Ecosystem from Economics, Technology to Natural Sciences

18 Mar 2026

This past week, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to record an impressive series of 12 international publications, clearly reflecting UEH's interdisciplinary research orientation in addressing contemporary economic, social, and technological challenges. The works demonstrate a strong and seamless connection between economics, management, technology, and natural sciences within UEH's academic ecosystem.

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Scientific Workshop: The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Energy Poverty among Vietnamese Households

Scientific Workshop: The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Energy Poverty among Vietnamese Households

17 Mar 2026

On March 12, 2026, a scientific workshop themed "The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Energy Poverty among Vietnamese Households" was held at Campus B – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), attracting keen interest and lively discussion from lecturers and students both within and outside UEH.

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[Research Contribution] Investment Behavior of Vietnamese Enterprises Through the Lens of Global Uncertainty and Monetary Policy

[Research Contribution] Investment Behavior of Vietnamese Enterprises Through the Lens of Global Uncertainty and Monetary Policy

16 Mar 2026

Amid a global economy buffeted by wars, pandemics, and policy shocks, Vietnamese enterprises face a critical capital allocation challenge between productive investment and financial investment. Against this backdrop, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and collaborators analyzed data from listed non-financial enterprises over the 2013–2021 period to shed light on this trend. The findings reveal that as the risk of investing in fixed assets and the degree of global economic policy uncertainty increase, enterprises tend to shift capital toward financial assets as a highly liquid "safe haven." While monetary policy may contribute to curbing the financialization trend, its regulatory role weakens significantly in an environment of global instability.

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[Research Contribution] The Role of Women on Boards of Directors in Corporate Risk-Taking

[Research Contribution] The Role of Women on Boards of Directors in Corporate Risk-Taking

16 Mar 2026

As gender equality increasingly becomes a global standard in corporate governance, the role of women on boards of directors carries not only social significance but also a substantive impact on corporate strategic decisions. A research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has examined the relationship between women’s representation on boards of directors and the level of risk-taking among listed companies in Vietnam, thereby providing additional empirical evidence affirming the growing importance of women in modern corporate governance.

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UEH and UNDP Foster the Integration of Responsible Business Conduct and ESG into Vietnam's Higher Education Curriculum

UEH and UNDP Foster the Integration of Responsible Business Conduct and ESG into Vietnam's Higher Education Curriculum

14 Mar 2026

On March 10, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, and with the support of the Government of Japan, hosted an Academic-Policy-Business Consultation Workshop on Responsible Business Conduct in Vietnam.

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[Research Contribution] The Impact of Trade Openness and Foreign Direct Investment on Income Inequality in Southeast Asia

[Research Contribution] The Impact of Trade Openness and Foreign Direct Investment on Income Inequality in Southeast Asia

13 Mar 2026

Over the past several decades, Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN) have emerged as one of the most dynamic regions in the world, largely driven by policies promoting trade openness and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). However, alongside this remarkable growth come growing concerns about widening income gaps between social groups and across regions. In response to this issue, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted a study to examine how trade openness and FDI influence income inequality in ASEAN countries, in connection with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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