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The "Ho Chi Minh City Students with Green Practices and Sustainable Action" Forum and the Kick-off of the Let's Green UniTour 2025 Project - The Beginning of a Journey to Spread UEH's Green University Model to the City's Student Community

The "Ho Chi Minh City Students with Green Practices and Sustainable Action" Forum and the Kick-off of the Let's Green UniTour 2025 Project - The Beginning of a Journey to Spread UEH's Green University Model to the City's Student Community

02 Nov 2025

On the afternoon of October 31, 2025, in response to the "HCMC Student Week for Pioneering Development in Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation 2025," the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Vietnamese Students' Association of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) collaborated with the UEH Green Campus project, with the partnership of VinGroup's Green Future Fund, to successfully organize the "Ho Chi Minh City Students with Green Practices and Sustainable Action" forum. The event also officially launched the Let's Green UniTour Project through a signing ceremony with 10 co-organizing units.

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UEH Launches E-History Website: A Journey of Preserving Heritage and Connecting Knowledge for the Future

UEH Launches E-History Website: A Journey of Preserving Heritage and Connecting Knowledge for the Future

31 Oct 2025

On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) (October 27, 1976 – October 27, 2025), UEH officially launches its E-history Website at https://ehistory.ueh.edu.vn/ . This digital platform is designed to archive its history, preserve its development journey, and disseminate the University's traditional values. Furthermore, it promotes the development of an open academic space—a place where knowledge, creativity, and community are sustainably connected in the digital era.

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[Research Contribution] Enhancing the Intention to Use Home Composting Bins Amidst Climate Change Driven by Food Waste in HCMC

[Research Contribution] Enhancing the Intention to Use Home Composting Bins Amidst Climate Change Driven by Food Waste in HCMC

29 Oct 2025

In the context of worsening climate change, food waste is a silent contributor to the exacerbation of greenhouse gas emissions. Ho Chi Minh City, with its high population density and rapid urbanization, is facing a large volume of inefficiently treated domestic waste, particularly organic waste. Therefore, according to a study by researchers from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), at-source waste treatment using home composting bins emerges as a critical solution to reduce carbon footprints, contribute to sustainable development goals, and shift consumer behavior towards environmental friendliness.

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Scientific Seminar in Dong Thap: "Innovating Methods for Effective Resource Mobilization and Utilization to Develop Transportation Infrastructure in Dong Thap, Adapting to Climate Change"

Scientific Seminar in Dong Thap: "Innovating Methods for Effective Resource Mobilization and Utilization to Develop Transportation Infrastructure in Dong Thap, Adapting to Climate Change"

14 Oct 2025

On the morning of October 9, 2025, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with the Dong Thap Provincial Department of Construction, organized a scientific seminar on the theme "Innovating Methods for Effective Resource Mobilization and Utilization to Develop Transportation Infrastructure in Dong Thap, Adapting to Climate Change: Current Situation and Recommendations". This seminar is part of a national-level research project led by UEH, aiming to connect academic research with the practical development needs of localities.

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[Research Contribution] When Universities Go Green: How Authenticity and Stereotypes Shape Student Relationships

[Research Contribution] When Universities Go Green: How Authenticity and Stereotypes Shape Student Relationships

25 Sep 2025

In a global context facing environmental crises and an urgent need for sustainable development, universities, as centers of education and knowledge dissemination, cannot remain outside the "greening" trend. Building a university brand image that is environmentally friendly is not only a social responsibility, but has also become an important strategy to attract students and enhance competitiveness in the field of higher education. In that context, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted the study "When University Brands Go 'Green': The Role of Authenticity and Stereotypes in Building Relationships with Students" to analyze how factors such as authenticity and green brand stereotypes influence students' trust, brand love, and brand identification when choosing a university.

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[Research Contribution] The first step towards significant change - Researching the factors influencing Vietnamese consumers' behavior and perception regarding the use of cloth bags instead of plastic bags

[Research Contribution] The first step towards significant change - Researching the factors influencing Vietnamese consumers' behavior and perception regarding the use of cloth bags instead of plastic bags

23 Jun 2025

In the face of the increasingly serious challenge of plastic waste pollution, many countries are striving to promote green consumption trends, among which replacing plastic bags with cloth bags has become a practical and meaningful choice. In line with that spirit, a group of students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted a study to further explore the awareness and green consumption behavior in Vietnam, focusing on fabric bags. The research not only analyzes the relationship between demographic factors and consumer behavior but also forecasts the trend towards sustainable choices in the future. The expected results will contribute additional practical data to the process of developing sustainable consumption policies and jointly protecting the environment.

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