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[Research Contribution] The Role of Women on Boards of Directors in Corporate Risk-Taking
16 Mar 2026
As gender equality increasingly becomes a global standard in corporate governance, the role of women on boards of directors carries not only social significance but also a substantive impact on corporate strategic decisions. A research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has examined the relationship between women’s representation on boards of directors and the level of risk-taking among listed companies in Vietnam, thereby providing additional empirical evidence affirming the growing importance of women in modern corporate governance.
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UEH Leads UN-Funded Women4Mangrove Project: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods and Mangrove Restoration Through Women-Led Community Tourism in the Mekong Delta
01 Dec 2025
In November 2025, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) officially announced that seven international research projects under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) – UNEP grant program would receive a total of $350,000 in funding through the SEA Grants. This is a flagship pilot program designed to promote sustainable local solutions for marine and coastal conservation across the East Asian Seas. Among them, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is honored to be the lead institution for the "Women4Mangrove – Empowering Women for Nature-based Coastal Solutions" project in Vietnam, which aims to develop a model for mangrove conservation and restoration linked to community livelihoods, particularly for women in coastal areas.
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Course “Integrated Modern Communications for Sustainable Marketing”: A New Model for Interdisciplinary Education on Climate Action and Sustainable Development
19 Aug 2025
Within the framework of the project “Empowering Change: A Comprehensive Approach to Climate Action, Sustainable Development, and Behavior Change for Female Scholars in Ho Chi Minh City,” the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with London South Bank University (United Kingdom) and the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research, successfully organized the course “Integrated Modern Communications for Sustainable Marketing.” The course closing session, held on August 3, 2025, marked the success and broad dissemination of the project’s message. The project is funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in coordination with the British Council.
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UEH Labor Union: Fostering Community Bonds and Promoting Sustainable Values
28 Jan 2025
In 2024, the UEH Labor Union continued to support staff and workers through a series of impactful initiatives. These efforts ranged from aligning with the university’s development strategy and fostering a creative work environment to driving digital transformation in operations, promoting healthcare, strengthening community bonds, and spreading humanitarian values. Together, these endeavors have created lasting impressions on the path towards sustainable development.
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Empowering students through gender sensitivity awareness at UEH
21 Dec 2024
In university settings, understanding and practicing gender sensitivity play a key role in building a civilized and inclusive community that respects individual diversity. Recognizing this, UEH launched the Gender Sensitivity: Behavior in University Settings program to provide students with essential knowledge about gender, helping them better understand the challenges and opportunities related to gender issues in society.
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