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[Research Contribution] Impacts of Provincial Competitiveness Index on Foreign Direct Investment Attraction: A Case Study of the Mekong Delta

[Research Contribution] Impacts of Provincial Competitiveness Index on Foreign Direct Investment Attraction: A Case Study of the Mekong Delta

10 May 2025

The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) is not only a tool to evaluate the economic management efficiency of localities but also a decisive factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. In the context of global capital flows shifting and increasing demands for the quality of the investment environment, PCI is increasingly asserting its strategic role in local economic development. The study by the author group from UEH Mekong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) provides insights into the impact of PCI on FDI in the Mekong Delta and suggests strategic solutions to improve the business environment and promote sustainable development of the region.

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Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit 2025: Implementing Resolution 57 to Promote National Science, Technology and Innovation

Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit 2025: Implementing Resolution 57 to Promote National Science, Technology and Innovation

15 Apr 2025

On April 12, 2025, the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit - VNEI INNOVATION SUMMIT 2025 - a premier event organized by the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) in collaboration with the National Innovation Center (NIC) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially took place. Within a national scale, the conference brought together representative leaders of Universities, Colleges, Government agencies, leading experts, and innovation enterprises to jointly realize Resolution 57 on promoting national science, technology, and innovation.

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[Research Contribution] The Effect of AI-Integrated Digital Art Exhibitions on Word-of-Mouth Marketing

[Research Contribution] The Effect of AI-Integrated Digital Art Exhibitions on Word-of-Mouth Marketing

12 Apr 2025

In the era of digital transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and art is opening up a new horizon for creativity. With their uniqueness and ability to create vivid spatial experiences, AI-integrated artworks have been attracting the attention of the public. What has made these works become a "hot" topic in the media and social networks? The research group from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) with the theme "The Effect of AI-Integrated Digital Art Exhibitions on Word-of-Mouth Marketing" will decode this.

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[Research Contribution] Circular City – An Inevitable Trend for Vietnam’s Tourist Cities

[Research Contribution] Circular City – An Inevitable Trend for Vietnam’s Tourist Cities

08 Apr 2025

Hearing the phrase “circular city”, many people can immediately imagine a “green” future with streets no longer littered with garbage, gradually reduced dust and smoke, and the flow of resources operating sustainably and stably. In fact, this is not a vague concept actually, this has become a specific action trend, strongly encouraged by international organizations such as ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability). In Vietnam, dynamic tourist cities like Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc or Da Lat can all benefit from applying this model in order to simultaneously protect the environment and develop sustainable tourism.

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[Research Contribution] The Impact of Culture on Innovation in the Era of Globalization

[Research Contribution] The Impact of Culture on Innovation in the Era of Globalization

31 Mar 2025

In the context of globalization and rapid technological development, culture plays an important role in promoting innovation in enterprises. The research from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) focuses on exploring the impact of organizational culture and national culture on innovation capabilities, emphasizing the importance of building a cultural environment that supports innovation in organizations. With an approach based on the analysis of recent studies, this article provides a comprehensive view of the relationship between culture and innovation, helping enterprises better understand how culture can optimize innovation and create sustainable competitiveness.

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[Podcast] Tax Incentives and FDI Attraction: Recommendations for the Application of Global Minimum Tax

[Podcast] Tax Incentives and FDI Attraction: Recommendations for the Application of Global Minimum Tax

27 Mar 2025

Employing an empirical model, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) explored the impact of tax incentives and other non-tax factors on the ability to attract FDI inflows in developing countries in Southeast Asia and discussed necessary adjustments in tax incentive policies to adapt to the context of applying global minimum tax rules in Vietnam. The study contributes to clarifying the role of tax policies and also provides a comprehensive view of solutions to attract FDI inflows and to promote economic development in the new context.

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