UEH honorably welcomes the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, opening a new chapter in a comprehensive and strategic partnership

07 May, 2026

On the morning of May 6, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) had the honor of welcoming Ms. Carolina Tinangon - Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City - along with her delegation. The visit took place in a formal atmosphere, opening a new phase of extensive and comprehensive cooperation between UEH and the Consulate General of Indonesia.

Attending the meeting, representatives from the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia included: Ms. Carolina Tinangon, Consul General; Ms. Nguyen Ha Mi, Personal Assistant to the Consul General; Ms. Mong Ly Thu Hien, Staff of Information, Social and Cultural Affairs.

From UEH, participants included: Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung, UEH Interim President; Assoc. Prof. Pham Khanh Nam, Head, Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement; Assoc. Prof. Pham Duong Phuong Thao, Deputy Head, Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phong Nguyen, Rector, UEH College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Tran Thi Hai Ly, Vice Rector, UEH College of Business; Dr. Tran Anh Hoa, Vice Rector, UEH College of Business; Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh, Vice Rector, UEH College of Economics, Law and Government; Assoc. Prof. Trinh Thuy Anh, Rector, UEH College of Technology and Design; Assoc. Prof. Tran Ha Minh Quan, Rector, UEH Honours College; Assoc. Prof. Tran Phuong Thao, Vice Rector, UEH Honours College.

Opening the event, Ms. Carolina Tinangon - Consul General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City - introduced the delegation members and shared the purpose of the visit. She particularly emphasized the interest of the Indonesian Government as well as Indonesian educational institutions in promoting connectivity and forming academic partnership networks with Asian countries, in which Vietnam is one of the top priorities. She also expressed her desire to serve as a bridge between prestigious universities in Vietnam, typically UEH, and academic and research units in Indonesia.

Overview of the meeting

Ms. Carolina Tinangon - Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City, delivering remarks

Following that, Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung - UEH Interim President - delivered a speech expressing his deep appreciation for the visit of the Consulate General's delegation and emphasizing the significance of promoting educational cooperation and academic exchange between the two countries in the context of increasingly deep international integration. Over the years, internationalization and expanding global connectivity have always been pillars in UEH's long-term development strategy. The university is gradually building a multi-dimensional cooperation ecosystem, not only limited to the university framework but also reaching out to governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, educational associations, multi-national research-consulting organizations, and professional associations. In that spirit, UEH reaffirms its direction towards deep, extensive, and multi-sectoral cooperation with global partners.

Assoc.Prof. Bui Quang Hung - Interim President of UEH, speaking at the meeting

The focus of the session was the discussion on specific cooperation activities between UEH and the Consulate General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City. Among the topics, the exchange of students between the two countries received special attention. In addition to short-term academic exchange programs, UEH also shared about international internship opportunities for Indonesian students at domestic companies or Indonesian-invested enterprises in Vietnam. The Consulate General also stands ready to support connecting students with the Indonesian business community in Vietnam, as well as coordinating with relevant authorities on visa issues and regulations regarding part-time work for international students.

Furthermore, UEH representatives also discussed scholar exchange and collaborative research. Specifically, the "UEH100" program, which aims to connect leading international experts to engage in advising, co-supervising PhD students, and co-designing courses, is expected to make practical contributions to national councils and the governments of both countries, especially in the fields of economics, law, and technology - sectors that are developing rapidly in Southeast Asia.

Alongside academic activities, business connectivity and cultural promotion were also of particular interest to both sides. The Consulate General of Indonesia proposed inviting UEH students to their office to learn about diplomacy and international career opportunities, while also offering support in promoting cooperation programs through Indonesia's official channels and social media.

Representatives of both sides discussing and exchanging

The meeting ended in an open, positive, and hopeful atmosphere, signaling a new phase of deeper, more extensive, and more comprehensive cooperation between UEH and Indonesian partners across three pillars: academic, cultural, and economic.