University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

Climate Change And Our Society: The Urgency Of Gender Inequality

On 9 Oct 2023, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Sveriges Riksbank Prize (i.e. Nobel Prize) in Economic Sciences in 2023 to Professor Claudia Goldin at Harvard University, USA. Professor Goldin has uncovered key drivers of gender differences in the labour market. This award reminds us about a serious social issue: gender inequality. Meanwhile, climate change and global warming are major challenges worldwide, which causing several consequences on the economy and society. This article raises a concern that natural threats might influence gender inequality significantly through empirical evidence from our recent study. Therefore, we call for more efforts and attention from both governments and scholars in the backdrop of climate change and global warming.

Broadway 101 at Lodestar The Musical!

The first Musical Show at UEH took place on September 28 and exceeded all expectations, “Lodestar The Musical!” inspired by the Broadway stage with music, dance, and acting, drew over 800 students to this one-of-a-kind UEH event.

Effective Communication - Enhancing Multiculturalism in the Business Setting

The diversity of the workforce may cause communication problems in a connected business environment. A language workshop on "Fostering effective communication in multicultural business settings" was held on September 29, 2023, to assist UEH students in developing their cross-cultural abilities to adapt to an international workplace.

Looking back at the journey of the Vietnam Commercial Mediation Competition 2023

Vietnam Commercial Mediation Competition 2023 (V-Med 2023) was organized by the College of Economics, Law and Government of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH CELG) in collaboration with the Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Center (VICMC) to promote and to disseminate knowledge and skills on how to resolve disputes through commercial mediation in Vietnam.

Breaking barriers in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I)

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) hosted "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers" on September 30, 2023, to assist UEH students in becoming self-assured, adaptable, and successfully integrating in a multilingual environment after graduation.

Dreamers under the Moon: Empowering cultural diversity

With the purpose of bringing cultural diversity together, UEH English Zone has held the Cultural connections: Dreamers under the moon event with the presence of hundreds of UEH and international students. In the heart of autumn, when the moon was the brightest and fullest, the participants immersed themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the event and shared their understanding of different values, beliefs and priorities.

The international conference on Economics, Law and Government: Accelerating inclusive green transition in developing countries (ELG 2023)

The international conference on Economics, Law and Government (ELG) running on an annual basis is hosted by College of Economics, Law and Government UEH (CELG). It presents its 2023 edition on 28 – 29 September 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with the main theme “Accelerating inclusive green transition in developing countries”.

[Podcast] Building a Chain of Production - Consumption of Agricultural Products and Foods towards ensuring Food Safety between HCMC and the Provinces of the Southern Key Economic Region (Part 1)

Ho Chi Minh City and large urban areas in the Southern Key Economic Region are the main agricultural and food consumption markets of Southern Provinces/Cities and especially the Provinces/Cities in the Southern Key Economic Region. Therefore, the intra-regional linkage between Provinces and Cities in the production and consumption of agricultural and food products to ensure food safety is extremely necessary to protect the health of tens of millions of future residents and in the world. From the current situation of organizing food production that meets safety standards as well as the difficult and outstanding problems in the locality, the author group has conducted research and analysis to propose management policies and solutions to increase supply and market-stabilization supply in the Provinces and Cities of the Southern Key Economic Zone.

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially upgrading towards becoming a “Multi-disciplinary University”

On the 4th day of October 2023, the Prime Minister signed Decision 1146/QĐ-TTg, initiating the transformation of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) into a University. This decision places UEH among 7 higher education institutions in Vietnam that operate in accordance with the model of a “multi-disciplinary and multi-major university” in alignment with the global system of advanced universities. This represents a significant developmental step, built upon nearly five decades of accumulated endogenous capacity. It aligns with the practical requirements in Vietnam and the development trend in university development. This foundation relies on the appropriate utilization of internal resources, and the simultaneous establishment of cooperative relationships with domestic and international partners. The ultimate goal is to fulfill the mission, vision and orientation that have been consistently and specifically shaped at each stage of UEH’s journey.