University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

[Research Contribution] Gen Z Understanding of Themselves – 6 Concerns When Choosing a Career in the Super Smart Era 5.0 – Part 2

03 Jul 2025

The remarkable development of AI and information technology has a significant impact on today’s labor market, especially on the career choices of the younger generation. As a Gen Z in the 5.0 era, understanding yourself to choose the right field and career is an important key to opening the door to a sustainable future. In part 2 of the Live talk “Gen Z understanding of themselves: 6 concerns when choosing a career in the 5.0 super-intelligent era”, the experts continue to accompany parents and students to learn about personality testing tools and how to use AI effectively as well as how to understand personal emotions in the journey of choosing a major and career.

UEH Honored with Certificate of Merit from Ba Ria - Vung Tau Provincial People’s Committee for Contributions to Socio-Economic Development

01 Jul 2025

On the afternoon of June 27, 2025, at the ceremony commemorating the 34th anniversary of the founding of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province (August 12, 1991 – August 12, 2025), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) was honored to receive a Certificate of Merit from Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, in recognition of its outstanding and practical contributions to the province’s socio-economic development. This significant milestone further affirms UEH’s role in its mission to accompany provinces and cities nationwide on the path toward sustainable development.

[Research Contribution] 10 Global Career Trends Shaping the 5.0 Era – Part 2

01 Jul 2025

In the context of the 4.0 era that is changing strongly and gradually entering the 5.0 era, choosing a career is no longer simply about the goal of “what to do to get a high position and good salary”. Instead, a bigger question is raised: how to develop sustainably and adapt flexibly in an ever-changing labor market. In part 2 of the Live Talk “10 global career trends shaping the 5.0 era – part 1”, experts will answer common concerns in career orientation, while providing a new and practical perspective for parents, students and learners.

[Research Contribution] Hydrogen – Opportunities and Challenges for Green Transport Development in the Mekong Delta

30 Jun 2025

The Mekong Delta (MD), a key economic region of Vietnam, is facing many challenges in terms of transport infrastructure, especially in the context of increasingly complex climate change. The development of a sustainable, adaptive, and environmentally friendly transport system is becoming a top priority, in which the green transport model is a promising approach. Hydrogen, an emerging clean energy source in Vietnam, is expected to play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially through their application in fuel cell vehicles. However, the problem of refueling infrastructure and supporting ecosystems remains a major barrier. In this research paper, the authors from UEH Mekong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), focused on analyzing the potential for developing green transport using hydrogen in the MD, clarifying opportunities, challenges, and suggesting feasible infrastructure solutions towards sustainable development.

[Research Contribution] 10 Global Career Trends Shaping the 5.0 Era – Part 1

28 Jun 2025

“A myriad of careers”, “old careers disappear, new careers arise”, “AI as a companion” – these phrases clearly outline the labor market in the 5.0 era. Live Talk 02 with the theme “10 global career trends shaping the 5.0 era – Part 1” by University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) will provide an overview of career shifts in Vietnam and the world, supporting parents and students to better understand the labor market, thus proactively building a sustainable career path in the digital transformation era.

JABES – Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies at UEH: Sustained Efforts in International Indexing and Impact Metrics

26 Jun 2025

According to the latest results as of June 2025, the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES), under the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), has maintained its Q1 ranking in the SCOPUS database for the third consecutive year and has achieved a consistently high five-year Impact Factor, as reported by Clarivate.

[Research Contribution] 10 Global Career Trends Shaping the 5.0 Era – Episode 2

26 Jun 2025

With the ever-changing career trends, the most important thing for us to seize opportunities is to “understand the market”. With the theme “10 global career trends shaping the era of super smart 5.0 – episode 2 – part 1”, the Sustainable Career 5.0 Live Talk of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continues to bring students and parents an profound perspective on the career picture that is changing every day – from the trend of freelancing, digital content creation, to the story of “green jobs” – “green skills” and sustainable career choices for the future.

[Research Contribution] How Did Social Distancing Policies Affect the Vietnamese Economy During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

24 Jun 2025

A research study conducted by scholars from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) applies the TERM (The Enormous Regional Model) computable general equilibrium model to decode the differential impacts of various social distancing strategies implemented in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that each policy option not only leads to distinct changes in the country’s overall GDP, but also results in varying effects on the components of GDP expenditure and the sectoral contributions to GDP across different regions. These insights offer critical considerations for policymakers when facing future systemic shocks and public health crises.