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[Green Vibe Only] Protecting the Ocean Starts at UEH's Green Practice Station
10 Jun 2026
Did you know that the straw or plastic cup you casually toss away today could very well end its life somewhere in the ocean? Plastic waste from land is one of the primary drivers of marine ecosystem degradation. According to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the city generates approximately 9,000 tonnes of household waste every day, of which plastic waste accounts for roughly 1,800 tonnes. Without proper source separation and risk control, large quantities of non-biodegradable waste will infiltrate the city's canal systems, leak into the ocean, and directly disrupt underwater ecological chains.
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[Final Round of the Gen Z & ESG: Promoting Sustainable Development 2026 Competition] The Rise of the Young Generation in Building a Sustainable Future
18 May 2026
On May 17, 2026, the inspiring journey of the Gen Z & ESG: Promoting Sustainable Development 2026 (ZESG 2026) competition, organized by the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) under the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), officially came to a close. The Final round was a resounding success, leaving many deep impressions and affirming the role of the younger generation in implementing ESG values.
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[Research Contribution] ESG Reputational Risk and Corporate Dividend Policy: International Evidence
07 May 2026
In a context where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are increasingly shaping how the market evaluates corporations, negative information spread through media channels can amplify reputational risk and directly impact financial policies. In response to this reality, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) analyzed data from 11,535 firms across 69 countries from 2007 to 2019, revealing that when ESG reputational risk increases, firms tend to raise dividend payouts as a tool to stabilize market confidence. Specifically, a one-standard-deviation increase in ESG reputational risk corresponds to a 2.5% increase in the payout ratio.
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[Research Contribution] The Role of Environmental Tax Awareness in Replacing Plastic Bags in Vietnam
09 Mar 2026
The Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) on plastic bags has been implemented in Vietnam with the expectation of becoming a behavioral modification tool, encouraging consumers to shift towards more environmentally friendly options. However, in reality, the degree of change in consumer behavior under the impact of this tax instrument remains unclear, raising questions about the policy's steering effectiveness. Approaching the issue from a behavioral perspective, a study by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) analyzed the role of environmental tax awareness in promoting plastic bag replacement behavior in Vietnam, while offering policy implications to enhance the effectiveness of the tax instrument in efforts to reduce plastic waste and towards sustainable development.
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UEH Sustainable Finance Institute in 2025: Continuing the mission to promote sustainable economic and financial development for communities and localities
31 Jan 2026
Amid the strong momentum of sustainable development at both national and local levels, the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continues to reaffirm its mission of advancing sustainable economic and financial development through a wide range of research, training, advisory, and multi-dimensional cooperation activities. These efforts are oriented toward serving communities and localities, while also contributing to strengthening UEH’s position as a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University in the trust of society.
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International Conference on Business and Finance 2025 (ICBF 2025): A Global Academic Forum Connecting Economics and Finance
02 Dec 2025
From December 1-2, 2025, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with domestic and international partners, hosted the International Conference on Business and Finance 2025 (ICBF 2025) in a hybrid format. The event brought together leading international experts, creating a platform for in-depth knowledge exchange and promoting global research integration.
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