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IRDRC: A Strategic Knowledge Partner for Localities in Sustainable Development Planning

IRDRC: A Strategic Knowledge Partner for Localities in Sustainable Development Planning

02 Feb 2026

In 2025, the Institute for Regional Development Research and Consulting (IRDRC) at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) continued to affirm its role as astrategic knowledge partner for localities, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development through applied research, policy consulting, and governance capacity building in the new context.

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Institute of Smart City & Management (ISCM) 2025 - The Symphony of Future Cities

Institute of Smart City & Management (ISCM) 2025 - The Symphony of Future Cities

01 Feb 2026

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s urban development journey, as demands for digital transformation, climate change adaptation, and improved urban quality of life have become increasingly urgent. In this context, education, research, and community engagement can no longer be treated as separate pillars; instead, they must be integrated within a unified platform to co-create smart and sustainable urban solutions.

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UEH and Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen comprehensive collaboration in education, research, and socio-economic development 

UEH and Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen comprehensive collaboration in education, research, and socio-economic development 

31 Jan 2026

On January 28, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee officially signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the linkage between education, research, and local development practices in the new context.

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UEH Sustainable Finance Institute in 2025: Continuing the mission to promote sustainable economic and financial development for communities and localities

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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UEH Transfers Innovative Startup Model, Partners with An Giang Province to Build its Innovation Ecosystem

UEH Transfers Innovative Startup Model, Partners with An Giang Province to Build its Innovation Ecosystem

30 Jan 2026

On January 29, 2026, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially transferred its innovative startup model and launched an online platform to support startup incubation in An Giang Province. The event marks a concrete step in implementing the cooperation agreement between the two parties to promote innovation-driven entrepreneurship and transfer local development support models.

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HAPRI – Connecting knowledge and practice for sustainable agriculture and food security

HAPRI – Connecting knowledge and practice for sustainable agriculture and food security

30 Jan 2026

The year 2025 concluded with significant milestones for the Health and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (HAPRI) in its role as a bridge between academia, policy, and practice. Going beyond academic publications, HAPRI has demonstrated the tangible impacts of research on people’s livelihoods, food security, and community health in Viet Nam.

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The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA): Connecting science, policy, and action for sustainable development
The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)

The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA): Connecting science, policy, and action for sustainable development The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)

30 Jan 2026

As Southeast Asian cities face mounting pressure from pollution and the overexploitation of natural resources, the Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) goes beyond the boundaries of academic research to actively connect science, policy, and real-world action. In addition to scientific research projects, EEPSEA helps shape development pathways that address critical environmental challenges in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia.

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UEH Launches Green Action, Green Points, and Green Coins System, Aiming for Every Student to Become a 'Green Citizen' Role Model

UEH Launches Green Action, Green Points, and Green Coins System, Aiming for Every Student to Become a 'Green Citizen' Role Model

28 Jan 2026

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has officially launched the UEH Green Campus - Green Coins - Green Citizen System. This initiative allows over 37,000 learners to perform green actions, earn green points, and convert them into "Green Coins" for payments or discounts on internal services at UEH. Built on a "gamified" technology platform, this initiative is expected to motivate every student to proactively act for the environment and sustainable development.

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[Research Contribution] Work-Life Harmony, Stress, and Creativity: The Role of Marital Status

[Research Contribution] Work-Life Harmony, Stress, and Creativity: The Role of Marital Status

28 Jan 2026

In the context of globalization and digital transformation, innovation has increasingly become a core competitive advantage for organizations. To sustain this capability, businesses not only demand work efficiency but also expect employees to propose new ideas and participate in process improvements. This pressure to innovate has consequently increased, leading to work-related stress among many employees, significantly affecting their mental health, creativity, and productivity. Motivated by this reality, a research team from UEH Mekong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), conducted a study to clarify the relationship between work stress and employee creativity, while also examining the moderating roles of work-life harmony and marital status.

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