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University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City University Council, 2020 – 2025 Term, Holds Its 18th Meeting

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City University Council, 2020 – 2025 Term, Holds Its 18th Meeting

21 Jun, 2025

On the afternoon of June 20, 2025, the University Council of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) for the 2020 – 2025 term convened its 18th meeting to reach consensus and approve a range of important, strategic matters aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of UEH in the upcoming period.

Panoramic view of the meeting

In his remarks at the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the University Council – shared: “This is the final meeting of the 2020 – 2025 term, featuring many significant items that are meaningful for UEH’s long-term development strategy for the 2025 – 2030 period. The projects and policies approved today will lay a solid foundation for UEH’s enduring growth. Therefore, I hope today’s meeting will receive many valuable contributions from members, guiding UEH’s development in line with the established strategy.”

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong delivering remarks at the meeting

Within the program framework, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the University Council – presided over the session. Council members listened to presentations and reached consensus on several key agenda items, including:

+ Report on the activities of the University Council during the interval between meetings; Proposal for the investment policy of the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Project in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province

+ Submission on the proposal for tuition waiver or reduction for the Executive Master’s Program for leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises; Submission on the policy for renovation and upgrading of functional areas at Campus A

+ Proposal on the utilization of public assets for leasing purposes; Technical and economic norms for training at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025 – 2026 academic year

In addition, the meeting conducted the nomination ballot for members and the Chairman of the University Council for the 2025 – 2030 term – an important preparatory step for electing new members for the next term.

Delegates attending and discussing at the meeting

The meeting conducting the nomination ballot for members and the Chairman of the University Council for the 2025 – 2030 term

With a spirit of seriousness, responsibility, and efficiency, Council members actively engaged in discussions and contributed ideas to refine critical plans. Thus, the eighteenth meeting of the University Council of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City for the 2020 – 2025 term concluded successfully, achieving a high level of consensus among members on many important issues.

Aiming to become a multidisciplinary and sustainable university ranked among the Top 250 leading universities in Asia by 2030, and aspiring to the Top 150 by 2045, UEH continues to leverage its internal strengths, expand its influence, and enhance its position in education, research, scientific consulting, economics, business, law, management, design, and technology. These strategic orientations not only affirm UEH’s prestige within Vietnam’s higher education system but also contribute to building a sustainable society.

Delegates taking commemorative photos

News and photos: Department of Communications and Partnerships, University Office