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UEH College of Business and The University of Queensland Promote Academic Exchange and Expand Collaboration in Sustainable Development

UEH College of Business and The University of Queensland Promote Academic Exchange and Expand Collaboration in Sustainable Development

29 Mar 2026

On March 26, 2026, the UEH College of Business organized a series of academic and professional exchange activities with a delegation from The University of Queensland. The program included an Executive Lecture on corporate sustainability and a working session between the leadership of both institutions to discuss potential directions for future collaboration. These activities followed the joint program held on March 25, 2026, further strengthening academic connections and expanding opportunities for cooperation in education and research in the context of increasingly globalized higher education.

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UEH issues breakthrough incentive policy: Attracting and retaining talent, building international stature

UEH issues breakthrough incentive policy: Attracting and retaining talent, building international stature

24 Mar 2026

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has officially announced a comprehensive policy to attract and retain highly qualified educators, including Professors, Associate Professors, and PhD holders, with support of up to 500 million VND per person.

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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 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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UEH Hosts Delegation from the Austrian Embassy and Global Incubator Network (GIN): Fostering Cooperation and Connecting the Vietnam-Austria Innovation Ecosystems

UEH Hosts Delegation from the Austrian Embassy and Global Incubator Network (GIN): Fostering Cooperation and Connecting the Vietnam-Austria Innovation Ecosystems

12 Mar 2026

On the afternoon of March 9, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) was honored to host a delegation from the Austrian Embassy in Vietnam and the Global Incubator Network (GIN), along with Austrian startups, as part of the "UEH & Austria Startup Exchange" program. The event aimed to promote bilateral cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer between Vietnam and Austria.

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UEH development strategy for 2025–2030, vision 2045 "UEH acting together for our shared future"

UEH development strategy for 2025–2030, vision 2045 "UEH acting together for our shared future"

25 Feb 2026

The year 2026 – marking the 50th anniversary of establishment and development – signifies the moment when the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially enters a new phase of growth, characterized by a long-term vision and greater aspirations. Building upon the legacy of internal strengths cultivated over half a century, UEH establishes an overarching strategic direction: Acting together for our shared future.

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