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The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council and its Chairman for the 2025–2030 Term

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council and its Chairman for the 2025–2030 Term

20 Aug, 2025

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council for the 2025–2030 term consists of 27 members, with Professor, Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao serving as the Chairman of the Council.

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Education and Training signed Decision No. 2318/QD-BGDĐT, recognizing the 27 members of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) Council for the 2025–2030 term.

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) Council for the 2025–2030 term.

The Minister also signed Decision No. 2319/QD-BGDĐT, recognizing Professor, Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao, Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, as the Chairman of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council for the 2025–2030 term.

Professor, Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Chairman of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council for the 2025–2030 term.

Professor, Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao was born in 1979 in Hanoi. He earned his PhD in Economics, specializing in Finance and Banking, in 2009 and was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2015. In 2023, he was recognized and appointed as a Professor. To date, Professor Bao has over 20 years of experience in teaching, scientific research, and higher education management.

Prior to being elected Chairman of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Council for the 2025–2030 term, Professor Bao held various positions, including: Dean of the School of Finance (2016); Head of the Department of Training (2020); Vice Rector of the College of Technology & Design at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (2021); and Vice President of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (2022).

In June 2025, at the Party Congress of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Professor Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao was elected Secretary of the Party Committee.

With nearly 50 years of establishment and development, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City has affirmed its position as a key national public university, evolving into a Multidisciplinary and multi-field University with an annual enrollment of over 30,000 learners across all levels and systems. Through its pioneering efforts in educational innovation, scientific research, and social contribution, UEH has continuously advanced on the global academic map with significant achievements: Top 136 Best Universities in Asia (QS Asia), Top 501 in the World University Rankings (THE), and Top 301–400 globally for its contributions to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Entering a new stage of development, with a leadership structure that has been and is being consolidated, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City is ready for its new goal: "To become a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University, ranked among the top universities in Asia in the 2030-2045 period."

LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HO CHI MINH CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2025–2030 TERM

(Issued under Decision No. 2318/QD-BGDĐT dated August 15, 2025, by the Minister of Education and Training)


No.


Full Name


Position, Affiliation

 


Note

 

Chairman of the University Council

1


Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao


Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Ex-officio member

Ex-officio Members

2


Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh


President, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Ex-officio member

3


Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy


Chairman of the Trade Union, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Ex-officio member

4


Mr. Huynh Van Sy


Student, Class AR001, 50th Cohort, representing the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (student representative), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Ex-officio member

Representative of the Ministry of Education and Training

5


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy


Director General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training


External member

Elected Members

6


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung


Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Vice President, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

7


Dr. Dinh Cong Khai


Vice President, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

8


MSc. Le Dong Du


Standing Deputy Chief of the University Office, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

9


MSc. Duong Minh Man


Standing Deputy Head of the Human Resources and Organisation Development Department, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

10


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen


Standing Deputy Head of the Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

11


Dr. Dinh Thi Thu Hong


Standing Deputy Head of the Department of Training, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

12


MSc. Tran Hoang Tam


Standing Deputy Head of the Department of Finance and Investment Planning, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Employee representative

13


Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong


Chairman of the University Council, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (2020-2025 term)


Faculty representative

14


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet


Chairwoman of the Strategy and Policy Advisory Council, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

15


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam


Rector of the College of Economics, Law and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

16


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh


Vice Rector of the College of Technology and Design, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

17


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Ha Minh Quan


Rector of the Honours College, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

18


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Tien Khai


Standing Deputy Head of the Department of Quality Assurance and Internal Control, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

19


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Mai Dong


Senior Lecturer, School of International Business - Marketing, College of Business, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City


Faculty representative

20


Dr. Pham Quoc Bao


Chairman of the Members' Council, Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation


External member

21


Mr. Nguyen Anh Duc


Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade


External member

22


Mr. Truong Quoc Hung


Deputy CEO, Phu My Hung Development Corporation


External member

23


Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoa


Chairman of the Members' Council, Ho Chi Minh City State Financial Investment Company; Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Associations


External member

24


Mr. Lam Nguyen Hai Long


Vice President of the Vietnam Computer Association, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association


External member

25


Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phong


Former Member of the Party Central Committee, Former Deputy Head of the Central Economic Commission, Former Deputy Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, Former Chairman of the HCMC People's Committee


External member

26


Mr. Nguyen Duc Thuan


Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Binh Investment Corporation


External member

27


Mr. Nguyen Dang Trinh


CEO, PetroVietnam Oil Corporation


External member

The list includes 27 people./.

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