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VNUR 2026: UEH Maintains Top 4 Position, Affirming Training Quality Linked to the Labor Market

VNUR 2026: UEH Maintains Top 4 Position, Affirming Training Quality Linked to the Labor Market

23 Jan 2026

The 2026 Vietnam's University Rankings (VNUR) have been officially announced, showing shifts in the rankings of 93 out of 100 higher education institutions and highlighting the growing competitive pressure and demand for quality enhancement within Vietnam's higher education system. In this context, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has maintained its 4th position nationwide, affirming its role as a key university in terms of training quality and its ability to meet the demands of the labor market.

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THE Releases 2026 World University Rankings by Subject: UEH Continues to Lead in Business and Economics, Leads and Rises in Social Sciences

THE Releases 2026 World University Rankings by Subject: UEH Continues to Lead in Business and Economics, Leads and Rises in Social Sciences

23 Jan 2026

The presence of Vietnamese universities on the global academic map has become increasingly prominent as Times Higher Education (THE) officially released its 2026 World University Rankings by Subject. Eleven Vietnamese higher education institutions were ranked in 9 out of 11 subject areas, with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continuing to maintain its leading role in the field of Business and Economics while making a notable advancement and taking the lead in the Social Sciences category.

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[Contribution Research] Factors influencing urban customers’ willingness to use crowd shipping services in Ho Chi Minh City

[Contribution Research] Factors influencing urban customers’ willingness to use crowd shipping services in Ho Chi Minh City

24 Dec 2025

In the age of booming online shopping, fast and convenient delivery has become a familiar expectation of consumers. To meet this demand, a new delivery model has emerged and is thriving in Vietnam: Crowdshipping. This is about utilizing people who already have a travel route to deliver goods to customers. This method helps shorten delivery times, increase flexibility, and can even reduce the number of vehicles on the road, contributing to limiting pollution and traffic congestion. However, for a new service to develop sustainably, the most important thing is still: are customers willing to use it? This question was answered by a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) thru a study on the factors influencing the decision of inner-city customers to use crowd shipping.

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[Research Contribution] Wage or Survival Fee? A New Perspective on Provincial Minimum Living Wages in Vietnam

[Research Contribution] Wage or Survival Fee? A New Perspective on Provincial Minimum Living Wages in Vietnam

17 Dec 2025

Amidst rapid urbanization and significant disparities in living standards across provinces, many Vietnamese workers, particularly factory and manual laborers, are struggling to cover basic living costs with their current wages. They are forced to work overtime, even at the expense of their health, forgoing educational opportunities and living in unhealthy environments just to get by. In response to this reality, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has proposed a method for determining provincial-level minimum living wages, providing a scientific basis for more reality-based wage policies.

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UEH - NEU Joint National Scientific Conference Series: Developing Mekong Delta Transportation Infrastructure and the Digital Economy in the New Context

UEH - NEU Joint National Scientific Conference Series: Developing Mekong Delta Transportation Infrastructure and the Digital Economy in the New Context

07 Dec 2025

Continuing the National Scientific Conference Series co-organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the National Economics University (NEU), a forum was held to discuss the development of transportation infrastructure in the Mekong Delta adapted to climate change and the impact of the digital economy on productivity. The conference brought together scientists, experts, and government representatives, creating an academic space that connected knowledge, policy, and practice to contribute strategic solutions for regional development and enhance national competitiveness.

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[Contribution Research] Heading towards a cleaner future: Understanding the driver’s perspectives on electric vehicle switching behavior in urban transport

[Contribution Research] Heading towards a cleaner future: Understanding the driver’s perspectives on electric vehicle switching behavior in urban transport

04 Dec 2025

In a world racing to reduce emissions and build sustainable transportation systems, Vietnam is no exception to this trend, accelerating the development of electric vehicles, particularly in urban transportation and technology services. However, the journey to "green" transportation still faces many challenges: infrastructure is not yet standardized, investment costs are still high, and, more importantly, the awareness and behavioral changes of the drivers themselves. From here, a group of students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted research titled "Towards a Green Future: A Study on Drivers' Behavior in Switching to Electric Vehicles in the Context of Urban Transportation" to explore the motivations and barriers in technology drivers' decision to switch to electric vehicles.

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