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[Research Contribution] The relationship between green finance and environmental degradation: Empirical evidence from countries participating in the "Belt and Road Initiative"

[Research Contribution] The relationship between green finance and environmental degradation: Empirical evidence from countries participating in the "Belt and Road Initiative"

17 Dec 2025

In the context of environmental degradation and the world racing toward sustainable development goals, green finance is being seen as a path that allows for economic growth while still protecting the Earth. However, the true effectiveness of green finance in reducing environmental degradation still needs to be clarified. Therefore, students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted research in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to analyze this relationship and propose solutions to promote green development in the future.

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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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[Research Contribution] Find out the "greening" trend through factors affecting people's intention to buy electric motorcycles: A case in Ho Chi Minh City

[Research Contribution] Find out the "greening" trend through factors affecting people's intention to buy electric motorcycles: A case in Ho Chi Minh City

27 Nov 2025

In the context of rapid urbanization, environmental and public health issues are becoming serious challenges, particularly in the area of personal transportation. Based on this, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted the topic "Green Trends and Factors Influencing People's Intention to Purchase Electric Motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City" to analyze the psychological and social factors affecting the intention to purchase electric motorcycles. This research serves as a scientific basis for policy planning and guiding consumer behavior toward environmental friendliness in major cities in Vietnam.

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UEH Expands Support Program for Students Affected by Storms, Floods, and Natural Disasters in 2025

UEH Expands Support Program for Students Affected by Storms, Floods, and Natural Disasters in 2025

23 Nov 2025

To provide timely support and stand in solidarity with students in regions affected by typhoons, floods, and natural disasters, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has announced an expansion of regions eligible for its disaster relief support program, reinforcing key policies: tuition fee reduction, financial aid scholarships, tuition fee payment deadline extensions, and a study loan program.

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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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[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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