[UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and ISCA Sign Cooperation Agreement to Develop Professional Certificate Programs in Sustainable Development

02 Jul, 2026

On June 30, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), establishing a cooperation framework for the joint development and implementation of co-branded professional certificate programs in sustainable development.

Overview of the working session

At the meeting and working session between UEH and ISCA, representing UEH were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - UEH President; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH; Dr. Le Thi Hanh An - Deputy Head of the Department of Communications and Partnerships; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Mai Hoai - Director of the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI); Dr. Pham Thai Binh - Deputy Director of SFI; Dr. Nguyen Phuoc Bao An - Head of the School of Accounting; Dr. Phan Thi Bao Quyen - Deputy Head of the School of Accounting; along with program directors and lecturers from various UEH schools and institutes.

Representing ISCA were Mr. Tan Wei Luo - Executive Director in charge of International Development and Partnerships; Mr. Phu Nguyen - Vietnam Country Director; Ms. Emily Le and Mr. Thai Quoc Tien - Business Development Specialists.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung discussing the cooperation

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung stated that this cooperation between UEH and ISCA combines UEH's training and practical expertise in sustainable development with ISCA's professional certification ecosystem and regional network, meeting the growing demand for human resources to serve the transition towards sustainable development in Vietnam and the region.

Mr. Tan Wei Luo speaking at the working session

Mr. Tan Wei Luo also expressed his vision for future cooperation between ISCA and UEH, while extending congratulations to UEH on the occasion of its upcoming 50th anniversary.

The two units proceeding with the MOA signing

According to the agreement, the UEH Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI-UEH) has been designated by UEH as the lead unit responsible for implementing the cooperation. SFI-UEH will serve as the academic lead, coordinating and managing the program, developing and delivering offline training content, and overseeing the academic quality of the entire program. ISCA will provide the online learning platform, develop and manage the online learning content and assessments according to the syllabus agreed upon by both parties. Upon completion of the program and fulfillment of academic requirements, participants will be awarded co-branded UEH-ISCA certificates in accordance with program regulations.

The working session concluded with the UEH Flag Journey ceremony – a ritual conducted within the framework of the "UEH 50 Years - 50 Partners in 5 Continents" program, marking an important step in UEH's education internationalization strategy.

The two units performing the Flag Journey ceremony

Additional photos from the program:

UEH’s Leading International Partner Connection Series UEH 50 Years: 50+ Global Partners
"Embracing Global Connection"

Connecting 50+ partners across 5 continents, affirming UEH’s global standing

Toward the 50-year milestone (October 27, 1976 – October 27, 2026), the UEH 50+ Global Partners in 5 Continents "Embracing Global Connection" program, held throughout 2026, is a strategic initiative to connect 50 partners across 5 continents, expand and deepen UEH's global cooperation network, promote transnational academic, training, and research collaboration, and affirm UEH's role as a multidisciplinary, sustainable university in the global knowledge ecosystem.

This program is part of the series of 22 key activities aimed at repositioning and assigning new roles to the 8 heritage values created over UEH’s 50-year journey: Unity – Compassion – Dedication – Community – Pioneering – Creation – Sustainability – Internationalization.

Stay tuned for the special milestone:
UEH Grand Anniversary – "Embracing Future Together"
27/10/2026 | A.116 Hall & Livestreamed on Multi-platform

Explore more at: https://ueh50.ueh.edu.vn/ or Booklet UEH 50 years at LINK.

Partner 1 - Massey University: [UEH 50 Partners] UEH Welcomes Delegation from Massey University: Strengthening Strategic Cooperation on the Journey of Global Connection

Partner 2 - Queensland University: [UEH 50 Partners] School of Accounting, UEH College of Business strengthens international education collaboration with The University of Queensland (Australia)

Partner 3 - Oxford EMI: [UEH 50 Partners] UEH Signs Cooperation Agreement with Oxford EMI, Officially Launching the EMI Training Program in Vietnam

Partner 4 - Đại học Flinders: [UEH 50 Partners] School of Government – UEH College of Economics, Law and Government strengthens strategic partnership with Flinders University (Australia)

Partner 5 - IMA (USA): [UEH 50 Partners] UEH Strengthens Strategic Cooperation with Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

Partner 6,7,8,9 - NKUST, STUST, NTUST & NTOU (Taiwan): [UEH 50 Global Partners] Institute of Intelligent and Interactive Technologies – UEH College of Technology and Design strengthens academic collaboration in Taiwan

Partner 10 - Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Strengthens Strategic Cooperation with Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

Partner 11 - City St George’s, University of London (UK): [UEH 50 Global Partners] Promoting academic collaboration and educational innovation between City St George’s, University of London and UEH

Partner 12 - Hasselt University: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and Hasselt University: Building Sustainable Connections and Expanding Interdisciplinary Cooperation

Partner 13 - Saint Joseph University (Macao): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH College of Technology and Design and the University of Saint Joseph, Macao (USJ): Expanding Cooperation Opportunities in Training and Research

Partner 14 - Universiti Sains Malaysia: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD) Strengthens Strategic Cooperation with Universiti Sains Malaysia

Partner 15 - University of Sydney (Australia): Promoting Academic Connectivity and International Articulation Programs between UEH and The University of Sydney (Australia)

Partner 16 - Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (PacCALL) (Taichung City, Taiwan): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Strengthens International Academic Cooperation through MOU Signing with PacCALL at GloCALL 2026

Partner 17, 18 - Tokyo University (Japan), Yuan Ze University (Taiwan): [UEH 50 Global Partners] A New Connection Between the Institute of Smart City and Management, Tokyo University of Science (Japan), and Yuan Ze University (Taiwan)

Partner 19, 20 - UNDP, UNESCO: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Strengthens Cooperation with UNDP and UNESCO in Vietnam, Promoting Sustainable Community Development

Partner 21 - University of Barcelona (Spain): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Expands Strategic Cooperation with the University of Barcelona, Spain, in the Fields of Training, Research, and International Academic Network Development

Partner 22 - Vietnam GS Industry Co., Ltd.: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Signs Cooperation Agreement with Vietnam GS Industry Co., Ltd. to Promote Research and Application of Smart Urban Solutions

Partner 23 - Western Sydney University: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and Western Sydney University Strengthen and Deepen Their Strategic Partnership

Partner 24 - Missouri State University (USA): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Expands Strategic Partnership with Missouri State University (USA) in Education, Research, and the Development of an International Academic Network

Partner 25,26 - Basilicata University and Politecnico di Milano University (Italy): [UEH 50 Global Partners] Institute of Smart City and Management Connects International Academics in Italy: A Journey of Building a "Wise Town" Network and Global Living Lab

Partner 27 - New York University (USA): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and NYU Advance Collaboration in Urban Science and Smart Cities

Partner 28 - University of Wollongong (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and UOW Strengthen Strategic Cooperation on the Journey of Education Internationalization

Partner 29 - University of Technology Sydney (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and University of Technology Sydney Strengthen International Education Cooperation in the Era of Innovation

Partner 30 - University of Melbourne (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] New Foundations for International Academic Cooperation between UEH and the University of Melbourne

Partner 31 - Monash University (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and Monash University (Australia): Strengthening a Strategic Partnership with a Leading Australian Research University

Partner 32 - Macquarie University (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH & Macquarie: Expanding Strategic Cooperation Towards a Regional Education Hub in Southeast Asia

Partner 33 - Deakin University (Australia): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and Deakin Promote Cooperation for Student Experience and the "Happy University" Model

Partner 34 - Fu Jen Catholic University (Taiwan): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and FJCU Strengthen Academic Cooperation, Expanding International Learning Opportunities for Students

Partner 35 - Worms University of Applied Sciences (Germany): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH Promotes Cooperation with Worms University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Partner 36 - Tsinghua University (China): [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD) Strengthens Strategic Cooperation with the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (China)

Partner 37 - Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants: [UEH 50 Global Partners] UEH and ISCA Sign Cooperation Agreement to Develop Professional Certificate Programs in Sustainable Development

News, images: Department of Communications and Partnerships, UEH Sustainable Finance Institute