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Spreading Knowledge - Accompanying Local Communities

Spreading Knowledge - Accompanying Local Communities

04 Feb 2026

The year 2025 concluded with numerous proud milestones, as the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to affirm its pioneering role in applied research, policy advisory, and accompaniment of localities on their sustainable development journey. Stepping into Spring 2026 – a pivotal year of the UEH Development Strategy 2025-2030 and the milestone of its 50th anniversary – UEH confidently continues its mission of disseminating knowledge, standing side by side with communities, and contributing to shaping the nation's future in the new era. The year 2025 concluded with numerous proud milestones, as the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to affirm its pioneering role in applied research, policy advisory, and accompaniment of localities on their sustainable development journey. Stepping into Spring 2026 – a pivotal year of the UEH Development Strategy 2025-2030 and the milestone of its 50th anniversary – UEH confidently continues its mission of disseminating knowledge, standing side by side with communities, and contributing to shaping the nation's future in the new era.

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[Contribution Research] Actors influencing green purchasing behavior among consumers aged 18 to 35 in Ho Chi Minh City

[Contribution Research] Actors influencing green purchasing behavior among consumers aged 18 to 35 in Ho Chi Minh City

03 Feb 2026

As climate change and environmental pollution become increasingly prevalent in urban life, green consumption is no longer a trendy option, but rather a manifestation of social responsibility among young people. From the question of what truly motivates them to change their shopping habits – emotions from green messages, risk concerns, or awareness of their role with the Earth – a group of students from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City conducted research to explain the factors that shape young consumers' green purchasing behavior in Ho Chi Minh City.

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JABES and UEH's Journey of Academic Internationalization

JABES and UEH's Journey of Academic Internationalization

03 Feb 2026

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES) has always been a pioneer in disseminating knowledge and building a strong bridge between domestic, regional, and international scientists, contributing to enhancing the academic prestige and standing of the University of Economics Ho Chi-Minh City (UEH).

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[Contribution Research] Factors influencing sustainable behavior in the sharing economy: The case of bicycle sharing in Vietnam

[Contribution Research] Factors influencing sustainable behavior in the sharing economy: The case of bicycle sharing in Vietnam

02 Feb 2026

As shared economy services become increasingly prevalent in Vietnamese urban life, public bicycles are not only a green transportation option but also reflect users' sustainable consciousness. From very ordinary behaviors – such as how people park, use, and maintain shared vehicles – a group of students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted research to explain what is driving or hindering sustainable behavior in public bicycle services in Vietnam.

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IRDRC: A Strategic Knowledge Partner for Localities in Sustainable Development Planning

IRDRC: A Strategic Knowledge Partner for Localities in Sustainable Development Planning

02 Feb 2026

In 2025, the Institute for Regional Development Research and Consulting (IRDRC) at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to affirm its role as astrategic knowledge partner for localities, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development through applied research, policy consulting, and governance capacity building in the new context.

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Institute of Smart City & Management (ISCM) 2025 - The Symphony of Future Cities

Institute of Smart City & Management (ISCM) 2025 - The Symphony of Future Cities

01 Feb 2026

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s urban development journey, as demands for digital transformation, climate change adaptation, and improved urban quality of life have become increasingly urgent. In this context, education, research, and community engagement can no longer be treated as separate pillars; instead, they must be integrated within a unified platform to co-create smart and sustainable urban solutions.

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UEH and Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen comprehensive collaboration in education, research, and socio-economic development 

UEH and Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen comprehensive collaboration in education, research, and socio-economic development 

31 Jan 2026

On January 28, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee officially signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the linkage between education, research, and local development practices in the new context.

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UEH Sustainable Finance Institute in 2025: Continuing the mission to promote sustainable economic and financial development for communities and localities

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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HAPRI – Connecting knowledge and practice for sustainable agriculture and food security

HAPRI – Connecting knowledge and practice for sustainable agriculture and food security

30 Jan 2026

The year 2025 concluded with significant milestones for the Health and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (HAPRI) in its role as a bridge between academia, policy, and practice. Going beyond academic publications, HAPRI has demonstrated the tangible impacts of research on people’s livelihoods, food security, and community health in Viet Nam.

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