19 May 2026
Week 2 - May 2026, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City continues to publish internationally, reflecting its increasingly strong interdisciplinary research capacity in addressing contemporary global challenges. The studies span a wide range of fields, including energy, ESG, corporate governance, innovation, sustainable consumption, and design technology, demonstrating the strong integration of economics, management, public policy, technology, and sustainable development within UEH’s research ecosystem.
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15 May 2026
As the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is conducting broad consultations on the Draft Law Amending and Supplementing Several Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection, Vietnam's sustainable development story is once again placed at the center of policymaking. As the economy enters a phase of rapid growth, deeper integration, and a new wave of investment, pressure on the environment has increased significantly - from domestic pollution and the risk of importing outdated technologies to cross-border environmental challenges. At the same time, the requirement to fulfill international commitments such as the Paris Agreement and the Net Zero emissions target demands that Vietnam rapidly transition to a low-carbon development model, promoting a green and circular economy.
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14 May 2026
On the morning of April 22, 2026, at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony took place between the UEH Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The event marked an important milestone in establishing a strategic cooperation framework between the two parties, aiming to promote sustainable development practices, enhance Environmental - Social - Governance (ESG) reporting capabilities, and support the business community, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam.
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08 May 2026
The luxury factor is often associated with high cost, rarity, and sometimes ostentatious consumption. Meanwhile, sustainability is associated with moderation, responsibility, and consideration of environmental impact. So, can these seemingly opposing concepts coexist in the high-end fashion industry? In the context of consumers becoming increasingly concerned about the environment, luxury brands are beginning to integrate sustainability into their products. However, this raises a big question: does "greening" strip away the essence of luxury, or on the contrary, can it become a new value that elevates the brand?
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03 May 2026
In the context of increasing environmental pollution, product packaging is becoming one of the "silent culprits" contributing to the enormous amount of waste generated each day. Although consumers, especially Gen Z, are increasingly concerned about the environment, choosing products with eco-friendly packaging has not yet truly become a common behavior. So what is driving, or hindering, this decision?
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29 Apr 2026
When sustainable development gradually becomes the "new game" in the marketplace, disclosing information is not only an obligation but also a commitment to corporate reputation. However, does that transparency stem from strategic vision or is it merely a consequence of invisible pressures? In search of an answer to this question, a group of students from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has launched a project titled "Factors influencing the level of sustainability disclosure of listed companies on the Ho Chi Minh City stock exchange" The research serves as a realistic lens, illuminating the barriers and underlying motivations that are shaping ESG disclosure behavior in Vietnam today.
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