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"The Border Spring": Spreading Social Responsibility and Strengthening Cooperation Between Vietnam's Two Leading Economics Universities

"The Border Spring": Spreading Social Responsibility and Strengthening Cooperation Between Vietnam's Two Leading Economics Universities

14 Apr 2026

In commemoration of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2026), and in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the National Economics University (NEU) and the 50th founding anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), the "Border Spring" 2026 program was organized from April 10 to April 12, 2026, with the aim of strengthening the solidarity between the military and the people, and sharing love and care with the soldiers guarding the nation's frontiers.

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[Research Contribution] How Did Social Distancing Policies Affect Vietnam’s Economy During COVID-19?

[Research Contribution] How Did Social Distancing Policies Affect Vietnam’s Economy During COVID-19?

22 Sep 2025

Nationwide lockdown or regional lockdown – which policy is more optimal from an economic analysis perspective in controlling the pandemic? A study by an author from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) employs the TERM economic model to “decode” the differential impacts of social distancing strategies in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that each policy choice not only alters the nation’s overall GDP but also generates varying effects on the expenditure components of GDP as well as on the sectoral contributions to GDP across regions – a consideration that policymakers must carefully weigh in future crises.

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

[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.

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[Research Contribution] Promoting Social Insurance Participation for Enterprises in Vinh Long: Relationship with Stakeholders and VssID Application

[Research Contribution] Promoting Social Insurance Participation for Enterprises in Vinh Long: Relationship with Stakeholders and VssID Application

28 May 2025

In the context of social insurance (SI) being an important pillar of social security, the fact that many enterprises have not fully participated in providing for their employees has posed a major challenge to sustainability and social equity. Research by the author group from UEH Mekong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has pointed out four main barriers that reduce compliance motivation and contribute to maintaining the non-SI participation status in the business sector: limited awareness of business owners, light level of handling violations, low risk of non-compliance and information asymmetry.

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[Research Contribution] Internal Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Employee Performance

[Research Contribution] Internal Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Employee Performance

20 Apr 2025

Corporate social responsibility is not only a story toward the community – the external audience of the enterprise, but also internally – the people within the enterprise. It is to explore the research of the author group from UEH Mekong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) on internal social corporate responsibility and the impact on employee performance – a mechanism toward sustainability in business operations.

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UEH Labor Union to host '2024 Social Insurance Law' report.

UEH Labor Union to host '2024 Social Insurance Law' report.

16 Apr 2025

On April 11, 2025, in Hall B1-302, 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong Campus, District 10, the Labor Union of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a specialized report session on 'Social Insurance Law 2024'. This is one of UEH Labor Union's key legal dissemination activities in 2025, aimed at raising awareness, updating new policies, and ensuring legitimate rights for employees.

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