As part of its ongoing efforts to expand international partnerships and strengthen education and research in line with its internationalization strategy, the UEH College of Business (COB) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia on the morning of July 22, 2026, at Campus B, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Representing the UEH College of Business were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nhat Hanh, Acting Vice Dean of the School of Management, and Dr. Diep Quoc Bao, Vice Dean of the School of Management and faculty member.

Representing FEB, Universitas Airlangga, were Prof. Dr. Rudi Purwono, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, together with members of the faculty leadership and academic staff.

Speaking on behalf of the UEH College of Business, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nhat Hanh described the partnership with FEB–Universitas Airlangga as an important milestone in the College's strategy to expand its international network. She expressed confidence that the collaboration would create greater opportunities for faculty members and students to engage in academic exchange, joint research, and international capacity building, while contributing to the enhancement of educational quality and the academic reputation of both institutions.

During the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Rudi Purwono emphasized that establishing a partnership with the UEH College of Business would open up new opportunities for collaborative research, academic exchange, and the development of internationally oriented educational programs. He also expressed his expectation that both institutions would leverage their respective strengths to develop meaningful collaborative initiatives, contributing to the advancement of higher education across the ASEAN region.

Representatives of both institutions signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Under the MoU, the two institutions will collaborate in several key areas, including student exchange; faculty and staff exchange; co-organization of academic conferences and seminars; joint research projects; curriculum and teaching material development; community engagement activities; internship programs; faculty and teaching assistant development; and the promotion of visiting professor programs. The agreement establishes a solid foundation for long-term and sustainable collaboration between the two institutions.

Representatives of both institutions exchanging commemorative gifts

Notably, the relationship between the UEH College of Business and the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga did not begin with the signing ceremony. It has already been strengthened through a range of practical collaborative activities. Over the past years, the two institutions have jointly implemented student exchange initiatives, providing UEH students with opportunities to participate in academic and intercultural activities at Universitas Airlangga. In particular, during the Summer 2026 Program, many UEH students took part in academic and cultural immersion activities in Indonesia, broadening their global perspectives, enhancing intercultural competencies, and developing essential global skills. These successful collaborations have laid a strong foundation for expanding future exchange programs and deeper institutional cooperation.

As part of the working visit, representatives of the UEH College of Business and the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga also participated in the UEH Flag Journey. This symbolic activity marked a new milestone in the partnership between the two institutions while promoting the UEH brand throughout its journey of internationalization and global partnership expansion. The event is part of the UEH Flag Journey series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), reflecting UEH's commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration, expanding partnerships with prestigious institutions worldwide, and reinforcing its position as a multidisciplinary, sustainable, and globally connected university.

UEH 50th Anniversary Flag Ceremony

Looking ahead, the UEH College of Business and FEB–Universitas Airlangga will continue to implement the provisions of the MoU through academic exchange programs, collaborative research projects, international curriculum development, and innovative educational initiatives. Both institutions expect this partnership to serve as a platform for impactful collaborative projects that will enhance their global standing while fostering stronger academic connections between Vietnam and Indonesia.