07 Nov 2025
In the era of the green transition, technology is unlocking new ways for humanity to understand and sustainably govern the ocean. At the panel discussion "Ocean Technology in the Ocean Economy Ecosystem"—part of the Ocean Future 2025 conference co-organized by the Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH Nexus Campus Nha Trang of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), and the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee—international and Vietnamese experts convened to share practical experiences, models, and initiatives aimed at leveraging the role of science and technology in marine economic development, in conjunction with ecological conservation and community values.
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2024 marks a milestone of the remarkable development of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) into the Top 501-600 World Universities in 2025 (THE Ranking) and Top 650 World, Top 162 Asia Sustainable Universities in 2025 (QS World Ranking Sustainability 2025). This achievement is the crystallization of the intelligence, efforts and solidarity of the collective leadership, lecturers, staff, civil servants and employees of UEH. These attempts have been clearly demonstrated through 05 initiatives contributing to the overall development of UEH in all fields.
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02 Nov 2023
When the problem of environmental pollution is alarming on a global scale, effective toxic waste management is very important for sustainable development. However, the relationship between hazardous waste management and corporate performance and its impact on various aspects of sustainable development remains unclear. From that situation, the author from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted research to explore the perceptions of hazardous waste management and its impact on Vietnamese industry practices.
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09 Mar 2026
The Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) on plastic bags has been implemented in Vietnam with the expectation of becoming a behavioral modification tool, encouraging consumers to shift towards more environmentally friendly options. However, in reality, the degree of change in consumer behavior under the impact of this tax instrument remains unclear, raising questions about the policy's steering effectiveness. Approaching the issue from a behavioral perspective, a study by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) analyzed the role of environmental tax awareness in promoting plastic bag replacement behavior in Vietnam, while offering policy implications to enhance the effectiveness of the tax instrument in efforts to reduce plastic waste and towards sustainable development.
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10 Dec 2025
As coastal cities continue to grow and face the powerful impacts of climate change, the narrative of the relationship between nature, urban spaces, and people has become more urgent than ever. The second session, “Health, Prosperity, and the Relationship Between Urban Landscapes and Community,” part of the Ocean Future 2025 conference in Khanh Hoa organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), has opened up new perspectives on designing with nature—where every space not only nurtures physical life but also supports mental health and social well-being.
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13 Jan 2025
In a world increasingly concerned related to climate change and sustainable development, The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) under the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has made an important contribution to the journey of building a greener future. Established in 2016, EEPSEA is like a small seed, gradually growing and reaching out, carrying the mission of connecting research with practice to contribute to solving environmental challenges in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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