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[Research Contribution] ESG Reputational Risk and Corporate Dividend Policy: International Evidence
07 May 2026
In a context where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are increasingly shaping how the market evaluates corporations, negative information spread through media channels can amplify reputational risk and directly impact financial policies. In response to this reality, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) analyzed data from 11,535 firms across 69 countries from 2007 to 2019, revealing that when ESG reputational risk increases, firms tend to raise dividend payouts as a tool to stabilize market confidence. Specifically, a one-standard-deviation increase in ESG reputational risk corresponds to a 2.5% increase in the payout ratio.
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[Research Contribution] The Role of Environmental Tax Awareness in Replacing Plastic Bags in Vietnam
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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UEH Sustainable Finance Institute in 2025: Continuing the mission to promote sustainable economic and financial development for communities and localities
31 Jan 2026
Amid the strong momentum of sustainable development at both national and local levels, the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continues to reaffirm its mission of advancing sustainable economic and financial development through a wide range of research, training, advisory, and multi-dimensional cooperation activities. These efforts are oriented toward serving communities and localities, while also contributing to strengthening UEH’s position as a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University in the trust of society.
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International Conference on Business and Finance 2025 (ICBF 2025): A Global Academic Forum Connecting Economics and Finance
02 Dec 2025
From December 1-2, 2025, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with domestic and international partners, hosted the International Conference on Business and Finance 2025 (ICBF 2025) in a hybrid format. The event brought together leading international experts, creating a platform for in-depth knowledge exchange and promoting global research integration.
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[Research Contribution] Influencer marketing impacts on purchase intention of gen Z in Ho Chi Minh city when consuming sustainable products
13 Oct 2025
Along with the rapid development of social media, the influence and reach of influencers have increased significantly, making influencer marketing (IM) one of the most important strategies in advertising and brand communication. Let's follow the research by a group of students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) to explore the relationship between influencer marketing activities and the sustainable purchasing intentions of Gen Z in Ho Chi Minh City.
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2025 National Conference of the College of Economics, Law and Government
04 Oct 2025
On October 3, 2025, the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government organized the 2025 National Conference with multiple themes centered on public financial policy, economics, public management, and sustainable finance. The conference aimed to propose a comprehensive framework of solutions and a public financial policy governance model linked to economic growth, ensuring consistency between institutional capacity and concrete business actions, contributing to the implementation of national strategies for sustainable development.
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