UEH Meets with Research Institutes and Centers: Promoting Strategic Partnerships and Implementing the Jointly Appointed Lecturer Policy

14 Sep, 2026

On September 10, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) held a hybrid meeting with representatives from nine public research institutes, research centers, and science and technology organizations. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration in preparation for the Public Partnership Conference scheduled for September 20, 2026, while also introducing UEH’s pilot program for the Jointly Appointed Lecturer Policy.

The program was organized by UEH in accordance with Government Decree No. 159/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026, which regulates jointly appointed lecturers at public vocational education institutions and public higher education institutions. The initiative aims to attract doctoral-qualified professionals currently working at public science and technology organizations to participate in research and technology transfer, international publications, teaching, and other academic activities at UEH. Particular emphasis is placed on emerging fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, financial technology, business analytics, smart logistics, digital economics, digital design, and innovation.

Overview of the discussion on the Jointly Appointed Lecturer Policy at UEH

Representatives from UEH attending the meeting included: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung – President of UEH; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai – Vice President of UEH; Mr. Duong Minh Man, MA – Head of the Department of Organizational and Human Resource Development; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam – Head of the Department of Research, Development and Global Engagement; Mr. Le Dong Du, MA – Deputy Chief of the University Office; Dr. Thai Kim Phung – Deputy Head in charge of the Department of Communications and Partnership Development; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen – Rector of the UEH College of Business; Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh – Vice Rector of the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh – Rector of the UEH College of Technology and Design; Dr. Nguyen Kim Duc – Dean of the School of Economics; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diep Gia Luat – Dean of the School of Public Finance; Dr. Duong Kim The Nguyen – Dean of the School of Law; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Nham – Director of the UEH Institute of Innovation; along with faculty members and representatives of UEH's affiliated units.

Representatives from research institutes, centers, and partner organizations included: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan – Vice Chairman of the Executive Authority of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC); Dr. Nguyen Khanh Trung Kien – Deputy Director of the Southern Institute of Social Sciences (SISS); Dr. Dao Mai Phuong – Head of the Scientific Research Management Department at the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Finance and Economics (Ministry of Finance); Dr. Trinh Xuan Thang – Director of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Research and Development Center (SHTP Labs); Ms. Dang Thi Luan – Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center (Sihub); Ms. Nguyen Truc Van, MA – Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Socio-Economic Simulation and Forecasting (CSSF); Mr. Nguyen Ba Duc, MA – Member of the Expert Council at the Vietnam Institute for Digital Economy Development; Ms. Truong Hue Doan – Deputy Chief of Office of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS); along with leaders and experts from the Institute of Information Technology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

A Breakthrough in Policy: Synergizing Resources and Advancing Public-Sector Academic Excellence

In his strategic remarks at the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, President of UEH, emphasized: “UEH's primary objective in implementing this policy is not simply to invite experts to participate in teaching activities, but rather to create synergies among resources to advance research and policy advisory capabilities. UEH is ready to share its extensive research datasets, supported by annual investments amounting to tens of billions of Vietnamese dong, as well as its ecosystem of international research groups, policy research teams, and applied research groups. In return, the laboratory facilities, practical expertise, and specialized data of partner institutes and centers will complement UEH's capabilities, enabling us to jointly develop breakthrough solutions to the country's socio-economic challenges in the spirit of co-creating sustainable value”.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, President of UEH, outlines the strategic direction for cooperation

Jointly Appointed Lecturer Policy: Flexibility, Recognition, and Competitive Benefits

During the meeting, Mr. Duong Minh Man, MA, Head of the Department of Organizational and Human Resource Development, presented the pilot policy framework, providing a detailed overview of the policy and benefits available to experts and researchers joining UEH's network of jointly appointed lecturers.

The program targets professionals holding doctoral degrees or higher who are currently employed at public science and technology organizations and possess expertise aligned with UEH's emerging and interdisciplinary fields of education and research, including digital economics, financial technology (Fintech), artificial intelligence (AI), data science, smart logistics, innovation, and public administration.

Under the pilot framework, jointly appointed lecturers will undertake teaching and research responsibilities in accordance with agreements with UEH, with a workload equivalent to 25% of that required of full-time lecturers. Experts may flexibly fulfill their obligations through research projects, international publications, postgraduate or undergraduate supervision, and specialized teaching sessions on weekends, without affecting their primary responsibilities at their employing institutions.

Jointly appointed lecturers will receive a fixed monthly salary based on their academic rank and qualifications, a one-time recruitment financial incentive for long-term commitments, and full access to UEH's international publication reward policies. They will also be eligible for financial support to attend domestic and international academic conferences, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and other benefits equivalent to those provided to UEH's full-time lecturers.

Mr. Duong Minh Man, MA, Head of the Department of Organizational and Human Resource Development, presents the pilot policy framework

Perspectives from Research Institutes and Centers: Ready to Connect and Achieve Shared Goals

During the discussion session, representatives of science and technology organizations highly appreciated UEH's pioneering, proactive, and open approach to mobilizing high-quality human resources across public-sector institutions.

Dr. Dao Mai Phuong (Institute of Strategy and Policy on Finance and Economics, Ministry of Finance) proposed strengthening joint leadership of ministerial- and provincial-level research projects, co-organizing the annual Economic and Financial Forum, and providing opportunities for UEH students to undertake internships and policy research.
Mr. Nguyen Ba Duc, MA (Vietnam Institute for Digital Economy Development), a UEH alumnus from Cohort 28, expressed his admiration for the University's remarkable transformation. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration in commercializing digital products, connecting economic datasets, and implementing flexible educational models.
Dr. Trinh Xuan Thang (Director of SHTP Labs) proposed establishing a shared laboratory network (Center of Excellence), expanding teaching in science and technology, semiconductor microelectronics, and robotics, and collaborating with UEH to develop intellectual property strategies and commercialize research and development (R&D) outcomes.
Representatives from Sihub, HIDS, the Center for Socio-Economic Simulation and Forecasting, and the Southern Institute of Social Sciences expressed strong support for collaborative research on economic growth scenarios, socio-economic forecasting, and technology transfer.

Representatives of research institutes and centers share their perspectives during the discussion, both in person and online

The meeting marked an important preparatory step for UEH and its partner organizations to finalize the framework for cooperation and develop specific memoranda of understanding. The signing ceremony for the cooperation agreements was scheduled to take place during the Public Sector Partnership Connection Conference on September 20, 2026. This key event, held in the lead-up to UEH's 50th anniversary, was expected to welcome senior government officials, representatives of central ministries and agencies, and local government leaders as distinguished guests and witnesses.

Participants take commemorative photos, both in person and via video conference, at the conclusion of the meeting

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Pillars: Education, Research, Governance, and Community Engagement

Article and photos: Department of Organizational and Human Resource Development, UEH Department of Communications and Partnership Development