Activity – UEH Role – Date – Source
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Partners and Social Sectors
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UEH’s Direct Role
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Cross-Sectoral Dialogue: What Did the Parties Discuss?
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Beneficiary Stakeholders – Contribution to the SDGs
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01. Ho Chi Minh City Industry and Trade Development Ideas Forum — UEH ROLE: Co-organising, screening and connecting ideas (UEH.ISB)
Date: 7–23 September 2025 (launched in July 2025)
Source: UEH Portal, 23 September 2025, “UEH.ISB School of Talents Accompanies the City on Its Innovation Journey through the Ho Chi Minh City Industry and Trade Development Ideas Forum”
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HCMC Department of Industry and Trade (government), Tuoi Tre Newspaper (media), UEH.ISB (university), experts, businesses and the community.
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UEH.ISB co-organised the Forum with the HCMC Department of Industry and Trade and Tuoi Tre Newspaper. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Ha Minh Quan spoke at the industrial development roundtable on 5 September; UEH.ISB participated in the trade and logistics discussion on 11 September, provided expert assessment on the selection panel on 16 September, and joined the closing session on 23 September. UEH’s documented roles included initiating, connecting and appraising ideas, rather than merely providing a venue.
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DOCUMENTED MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: The Department of Industry and Trade raised industrial, commercial and logistics development challenges. Experts, businesses and citizens submitted more than 150 proposals concerning digital and green transitions, infrastructure upgrades and industrial restructuring. UEH.ISB co-organised the discussions and assessed proposals; Tuoi Tre Newspaper facilitated connections, communication and submissions. The selection panel chose 10 outstanding proposals, which were compiled as reference material for City leaders. This was a documented process of exchanging, selecting and conveying recommendations in 2025, not a record of enacted policy decisions.
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BENEFICIARIES: Industrial and commercial enterprises, workers, HCMC development policymakers and urban residents. SDG 8: growth and employment; SDG 9: innovation; SDG 11: sustainable cities.
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02. ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum 2025 (ASUF) — UEH ROLE: Participating in the ASEAN forum and ASUR expert meeting (ISCM–UEH)
Date: 11–14/08/2025
Source: ISCM–UEH, 24 August 2025, “ISCM Represents UEH at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum 2025, 11–14 August 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”
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The ASEAN forum brought together governments, international organisations, urban planners, sector specialists and communities; the ASUR involved the ASEAN Secretariat and UN-Habitat.
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ISCM–UEH representative Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh joined the “Digital Transformation and Innovative Cities” discussion on 13 August 2025, proposing co-creation approaches to narrow the digital divide and advance ethical data governance. On 14 August, the representative joined the ASUR expert meeting prepared jointly by the ASEAN Secretariat and UN-Habitat.
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REGIONAL DIALOGUE MECHANISM: Governments and urban planners discussed urban governance frameworks; technology businesses exchanged approaches to access and transparent data; and UEH advocated participation by residents, academia and civil society in co-creation and privacy oversight. UEH also commented on research directions, indicators and case studies for the next ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Report (ASUR). UEH’s proposals on stakeholder roles did not imply that partners had committed to implementing the model.
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BENEFICIARIES: ASEAN residents, especially lower-income groups and those with limited technology access; urban authorities and technology enterprises. SDG 11: inclusive cities; SDG 9: digital transformation; SDG 16: data and privacy.
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03. United Nations 10th STI Forum — UEH ROLE: Participating in UN international dialogue as Vice-Chair of the SDG 11 Hub
Date: 08/05/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 15 May 2025, “UEH Representative Shares Insights at the 10th STI Forum as Vice-Chair of the SDG 11 Hub: Sustainable Cities and Communities”
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The United Nations multi-stakeholder forum, global SDG 11 hubs, public-sector partners and academic institutions.
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UEH participated as Vice-Chair of the SDG 11 Hub, sharing perspectives and experience in sustainable urban research and co-creation at an international discussion session.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH representatives shared their experience in research and co-creation for sustainable cities at the STI Forum with SDG 11 networks, countries and development organisations. Participants discussed disaster response, urban recovery, climate adaptation and social inclusion. The cited article did not distinguish responses or endorsements from individual governments.
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BENEFICIARIES: Urban residents, particularly communities exposed to disaster and climate risks, and cities in the SDG 11 network. SDG 11: safe cities; SDG 13: adaptation; SDG 17: partnerships.
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04. 24th ASEAN Federation of Accountants Conference (AFA 24) — UEH ROLE: Participating in a multi-stakeholder roundtable with the Ministry of Finance, ACCA, KPMG and MIA
Date: 30–31/10/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 31 October 2025, “UEH Affirms Its Academic Role and Spreads Sustainability Knowledge at AFA 24”
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AFA and ASEAN professional associations, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, ACCA, KPMG, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and businesses.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung participated in a roundtable with government representatives, ESG advisers and international accountancy professionals on sustainability disclosures.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung (UEH) exchanged views with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, ACCA, KPMG and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants on ISSB standards and sustainability reporting. UEH highlighted ESG workforce skills gaps and its ESG Labs direction. Regulators, corporate advisers and professional associations offered perspectives on standards adoption and transparency requirements. The discussion was not presented as an agreement on new standards.
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BENEFICIARIES: ESG-reporting companies, accountants and auditors, students, investors and regulatory bodies. SDG 4: ESG education; SDGs 12 and 13: financial and environmental transparency.
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05. 2025 National Conference on Public Finance, Taxation and Sustainable Development — UEH ROLE: CELG–UEH co-organised and facilitated financial policy discussions
Date: 03/10/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 8 October 2025, “2025 National Conference of the College of Economics, Law and Government”
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UEH-CELG; the Institute of Financial Strategy and Policy under the Ministry of Finance; Nha Trang University; University of Finance–Marketing; experts and businesses.
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CELG–UEH co-organised and chaired discussion sessions and delivered presentations on social protection, sustainable finance, public governance and sustainable business.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH, partner universities and the Ministry of Finance’s financial policy research institute presented research on carbon taxation, fiscal policy, social protection and the circular economy. Research, regulatory and business perspectives informed discussions of the feasibility of green finance instruments. The available source did not attribute particular remarks or proposals to each participant or establish a policy consensus.
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BENEFICIARIES: Financial regulators, businesses affected by taxes and green finance, and people requiring social protection. SDG 10: inclusion; SDGs 12 and 13: production, finance and climate.
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06. Dialogue on Two-Tier Local Government – Administrative and Fiscal Decentralisation — UEH ROLE: CELG–UEH initiated and chaired multi-sector dialogue
Date: 21/08/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 27 August 2025, “Thematic Dialogue on Two-Tier Local Government”
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CELG–UEH; local People’s Councils and People’s Committees, provincial Departments of Finance, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Dong Nai Farmers’ Union, public administration specialists and learners.
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UEH chaired the discussion. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Minh Khoi presented the theory of decentralisation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Thang assessed fiscal risks, and UEH leaders engaged with government and social organisation representatives.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH presented arguments on decentralisation (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Minh Khoi) and fiscal risks (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Thang). People’s Council and People’s Committee delegates and Departments of Finance contributed implementation and budgetary perspectives; the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Farmers’ Union raised community concerns. Participants discussed public services, responsibilities and fiscal transparency, without a separate record of agreed reforms.
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BENEFICIARIES: Local government officials, public service users, farmers’ association members and local residents. SDG 16: transparent governance; SDG 11: community services.
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07. Ministry of Science and Technology Roundtable on Technology Transfer and Impact Measurement — UEH ROLE: Co-organising policy dialogue with the Ministry
Date: 02/10/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 7 October 2025, “Scientific Roundtable: Technology Transfer and Measuring the Impact of Science, Technology and Innovation – Implications for National and Local Development”
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The Ministry of Science and Technology, Academy of Science and Technology Strategy, HCMC Department of Science and Technology, UEH and researchers.
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UEH co-organised the roundtable with the Ministry of Science and Technology; UEH leaders and experts discussed methods for measuring technology-transfer impacts and innovation effectiveness.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH and the Ministry of Science and Technology jointly convened discussions on the amended Technology Transfer Law, measuring science and technology impacts, and indicator systems. UEH experts stressed the need to assess substantive impact; regulators, research institutions and the Department of Science and Technology discussed legislative, measurement and implementation needs. The article did not attribute every proposed legislative amendment to UEH.
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BENEFICIARIES: Technology-transfer enterprises, researchers, startups and science and technology regulators. SDG 9: innovation and transfer; SDG 16: institutional effectiveness.
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08. DS2S National Planning Conference – Digital Skills for Learners — UEH ROLE: Hosting, sharing experience and participating in DS2S planning
Date: 26–27/03/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 4 April 2025, “UEH Hosts the 2025 National Planning Conference for the Digital Skills to Succeed Project”
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Ministry of Education and Training, GIZ, six partner universities and the project coordination team; the programme was supported by BMZ.
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UEH hosted the conference, joined group discussions, shared digital education experience and helped develop a roadmap for micro-credentials and faculty capacity building.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: The Ministry of Education and Training contributed the education policy perspective; GIZ coordinated development support; and six universities prepared plans for micro-credentials, lecturer capacity and digital skills. UEH shared its innovation model and participated in discussions on university–industry collaboration. The conference documented dialogue and planning, not enactment of a national education policy.
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BENEFICIARIES: Students, particularly women and learners outside technology disciplines; lecturers and employers requiring digital talent. SDGs 4 and 5: equitable skills access; SDG 8: employability skills.
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09. National Dialogue on Implementing Resolution 57 on Innovation and Digital Transformation (HCMC) — UEH ROLE: Initiating and organising a regional policy forum
Date: 04/04/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 9 April 2025, “National Scientific Roundtable: Policies to Promote Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in Localities to Implement Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of 22 December 2024 on Breakthroughs in National Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation”
Article link: https://www.ueh.edu.vn/bo-tu-nghi-quyet/toa-dam-khoa-hoc-quoc-gia-chinh-sach-thuc-day-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-doi-moi-sang-tao-va-chuyen-doi-so-o-cac-dia-phuong-nham-trien-khai-nghi-quyet-57-nqtw-ngay-22122024-cua-bo-chinh-tri-ve-dot-pha-phat-trien-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-doi-moi-sang-tao-va-chuyen-doi-so-quoc-gia-73791?app=true Additional source: IRDRC–UEH recorded participation by the Ministry of Science and Technology, local government agencies and UEH presenters on 4 April 2025.
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Science and technology authorities and local leaders from Southeast Vietnam, the Central Highlands and South Central Coast, together with UEH researchers.
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UEH initiated and organised the forum; experts presented analyses of bottlenecks, innovation governance experience and policy implications.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH presented analyses of innovation pillars, digital capacity and implementation bottlenecks. Science and technology authorities and local delegates discussed requirements under Resolution 57 and Resolution 03/NQ-CP, alongside regional cooperation needs. The source demonstrated government–academic dialogue but did not establish commitments by individual localities to adopt specific solutions.
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BENEFICIARIES: Regulators in Southeast Vietnam, the Central Highlands and South Central Coast; businesses and communities using digital services. SDG 9: innovation; SDG 16: governance.
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10. Resolution 57 Dialogue for the Mekong Delta — UEH ROLE: UEH Mekong chaired regional discussions on implementing Resolution 57
Date: 17/04/2025
Source: UEH Mekong Portal, 18 April 2025, “UEH Holds a Scientific Roundtable on Implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of 22 December 2024 on Breakthroughs in National Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation for Mekong Delta Provinces at UEH Mekong”
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Ministry of Science and Technology, Mekong Delta provincial authorities, specialists and UEH units.
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UEH Mekong chaired a discussion following the 4 April roundtable. UEH academics used provincial data to assess innovation pillars and recommend regional linkages.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH used provincial and municipal data to identify weaknesses in innovation capacity and propose regional coordination. Ministry and Mekong Delta representatives discussed public-sector digital transformation and research–business links. The source did not attribute particular statements to each ministerial or provincial delegate; it documented their participation in the exchange.
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BENEFICIARIES: Mekong Delta regulators and enterprises, digital workers and users of public services. SDGs 8 and 9: productivity and innovation; SDG 11: regional development.
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11. VAA Dialogue on Accounting and Green Finance Hosted at UEH — UEH ROLE: Co-sponsoring, providing a venue and participating in the VAA-led workshop
Date: 28/08/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 4 September 2025, “Workshop on ‘Peace Dialogue: Accounting and Green Finance Solutions for Businesses in a Competitive World’”
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Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors (VAA), representatives of the Ministry of Finance and other ministries, businesses, international organisations and researchers; UEH served as venue and connecting partner.
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UEH enabled VAA to host the forum on campus; stakeholders exchanged solutions on green accounting, green finance and information transparency.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: VAA CHAIRED the workshop. Representatives of the Ministry of Finance and regulatory authorities discussed transparency requirements; businesses shared ESG reporting, accounting and green-finance challenges; professional organisations and specialists discussed standards and solutions. UEH provided room B1.302, co-sponsored the event and participated based on its research and teaching experience. UEH was not the lead organiser.
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BENEFICIARIES: Vietnamese businesses, accountants and auditors, investors and learners. SDGs 12 and 13: impact disclosure and green finance; SDG 8: competitiveness.
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12. International Workshop on Quality Accreditation and Sustainable Development — UEH ROLE: Collaborating with FIBAA/Hobéon to establish a quality assurance forum
Date: 25/03/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 26 March 2025, “Innovations in International Accreditation Help Vietnamese Higher Education Keep Pace with Global Trends”
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UEH, accreditation bodies FIBAA and Hobéon, representatives of the Quality Management Agency under the Ministry of Education and Training, and nearly 50 higher education institutions.
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UEH collaborated with FIBAA and Hobéon on the workshop, sharing practical experience in integrating digital education, international accreditation and education for sustainable development.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH and FIBAA/Hobéon shared accreditation, digital transformation and sustainability education practices. Representatives of the Quality Management Agency under the Ministry of Education and Training and universities discussed learning standards, internationalisation and quality assurance. The source did not demonstrate any particular Ministry decision or commitment to revise policy.
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BENEFICIARIES: Students, lecturers, quality assurance units and higher education institutions. SDG 4: educational quality and learning opportunities; SDG 17: standardisation partnerships.
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13. UEH–IPS: Economics, Law and Digital Technology Policy — UEH ROLE: CELG–UEH and IPS co-organised and chaired policy sessions
Date: 18/04/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 19 April 2025, “National Scientific Conference: Economics, Law and Digital Technology Policy – Drivers of National Development in a New Era”
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UEH-CELG and the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), public authorities, specialists and the business community.
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UEH-CELG co-organised and led thematic discussions on personal data, artificial intelligence, digital assets, regulatory sandboxes and technology.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH-CELG and IPS convened sessions on personal data, AI, digital assets and sandboxes. Regulators contributed institutional perspectives; researchers assessed risks and legal frameworks; business delegates raised technology adoption and compliance questions. The cited report documented participation across several sectors but did not identify the specific statements of each ministry, department or enterprise.
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BENEFICIARIES: Technology firms, digital-service users, researchers and public authorities. SDG 9: innovation; SDG 16: rights protection and digital governance.
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14. Can Tho Scientific Dialogue on Business Innovation and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure — UEH ROLE: Co-organising with the Can Tho Department of Science and Technology and consulting on two national research projects
Date: 09/09/2025
Source: UEH Mekong Portal, 12 September 2025, “Scientific Roundtable in Can Tho: Innovation and Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure Development”
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Can Tho Department of Science and Technology, other departments, regional VCCI, businesses, UEH and national-level research teams.
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On 9 September 2025, UEH and the Can Tho Department of Science and Technology organised a roundtable on two national research projects: KX.01.02/21-30 (strengthening business innovation capacity) and KX.01.04/21-30 (mobilising resources for climate-resilient Mekong Delta transport infrastructure). UEH presented the research questions and gathered feedback from regulators, regional VCCI and businesses to refine the proposed solutions.
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PUBLIC–PRIVATE–ACADEMIC DIALOGUE MECHANISM: Science and technology officials and other Can Tho departments set out governance and investment needs; regional VCCI and businesses described capital, technology and logistics constraints; and UEH researchers discussed R&D, public–private partnership options and resource allocation for climate-resilient transport. This was a consultation session and data-gathering exercise supporting ongoing research.
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BENEFICIARIES: Mekong Delta businesses, transport infrastructure users and communities exposed to climate risk. SDG 9: innovation and infrastructure; SDG 13: adaptation; SDG 11: regional connectivity.
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15. Vinh Long Dialogue on Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure — UEH ROLE: Consulting on infrastructure resources jointly with the Vinh Long Provincial People’s Committee
Date: 08/09/2025
Source: UEH Mekong Portal, 11 September 2025, “Scientific Roundtable on Solutions to Mobilise and Effectively Use Resources for Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure in Vinh Long at UEH Mekong”
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Vinh Long Provincial People’s Committee, provincial departments, UEH researchers and business partners.
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UEH and the province organised the consultation, presented the research framework of project KX.01.04/21-30 on infrastructure investment, and collected practical needs.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH presented a framework for mobilising and allocating capital under project KX.01.04/21-30. The Provincial People’s Committee and departments brought transport investment needs, budget constraints and regional connectivity requirements into the discussion. Participants considered public and private capital and climate-resilient infrastructure options. The discussion did not establish that businesses committed funds or that the province approved new policies.
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BENEFICIARIES: Residents, transport and logistics companies in Vinh Long and the Mekong Delta, and capital allocation and planning authorities. SDGs 9 and 11: infrastructure and connectivity; SDG 13: climate adaptation.
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16. Khanh Hoa Policy Dialogue on Business Innovation — UEH ROLE: Co-chairing and connecting professional associations, government and businesses
Date: 06/11/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 7 November 2025, “UEH Supports Khanh Hoa Province in Improving Policies to Strengthen Business Innovation Capacity Amid Digital Transformation”
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Khanh Hoa Union of Science and Technology Associations; Department of Finance and other departments; businesses and associations; UEH.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung co-chaired the roundtable, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet chaired discussion of national project KX.01.02/21-30 led by UEH.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung and the KX.01.02/21-30 research team) raised questions and presented business innovation data. The Khanh Hoa Union of Science and Technology Associations convened experts and professional bodies. Departments and business representatives discussed R&D needs, finance, digital talent and technology support mechanisms. This was a research consultation; no policy adoption record was documented.
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BENEFICIARIES: Khanh Hoa businesses, technology workers, innovation support organisations and regulators. SDG 8: productivity; SDG 9: innovation capacity.
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17. UEH Green Campus – ACIYLS: Green Skills to 17 SDGs Impact — UEH ROLE: UEH Green Campus co-organised a youth workshop on the SDGs
Date: 22/05/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 30 May 2025, “UEH Green Campus Partners with ACIYLS 2025: Building Green Skills for Young People through the ‘Green Skills to 17 SDGs Impact’ Workshop”
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UEH Green Campus Project, ACI Youth Leadership Summit, students and the international learning community.
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UEH co-organised an interactive workshop to co-create solutions for SDGs 11 and 13, facilitated exchanges and developed green ideas.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH Green Campus and the ACI Youth Leadership Summit organised interactive activities in which UEH students and international youth jointly identified green urban and climate challenges and proposed ideas.
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BENEFICIARIES: Students, international youth and communities that could potentially benefit from the green ideas. SDG 4: green skills; SDGs 11 and 13: cities and climate.
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18. “Can Tho – A Liveable City” Innovation Initiatives Forum — UEH ROLE: ISCM/3i–UEH presented and joined urban dialogue with Can Tho
Date: 09/12/2025
Source: ISCM–UEH, 11 December 2025, “UEH Contributes to the Innovation Initiatives Forum in Can Tho”
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Can Tho City leaders, city departments, UEH researchers, experts and Mekong Delta businesses.
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The ISCM/3i–UEH team presented on smart logistics and digital urban governance, set out five groups of logistics solutions and proposed a multi-stakeholder Living Lab.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: The UEH team presented five groups of digital and cold-chain logistics solutions and proposed a multi-stakeholder Living Lab. Can Tho leaders, departments, businesses and specialists discussed logistics infrastructure, digital transformation, the circular economy and urban operations. The source confirmed UEH’s presentation but did not establish that individual agencies or businesses had agreed to implement the Living Lab.
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BENEFICIARIES: Logistics, agriculture and fisheries enterprises, and residents of Can Tho and the Mekong Delta. SDG 9: smart logistics; SDG 11: cities; SDGs 12 and 13: resources and climate.
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19. National Innovation Day and VNEI Summit 2025 — UEH ROLE: Participating in dialogue across the national innovation ecosystem
Date: 01/10/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 2 October 2025, “UEH Attends National Innovation Day 2025, Affirming Its Pioneering Role in Knowledge Creation and a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem”
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Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Finance, NIC, VNEI Network, government agencies, enterprises, research and education institutions, and investment funds.
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UEH leaders delivered remarks supporting the initiative, and UEH representatives joined the VNEI conference, sharing models of innovative universities and research–entrepreneurship ecosystems.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH presented its innovation-oriented university model and research–entrepreneurship partnerships. The Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Finance/NIC provided a policy discussion platform, while businesses, funds and research and education institutions raised technology, commercialisation and partnership needs.
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BENEFICIARIES: Businesses, startups, investors, students, researchers and incubator networks. SDGs 8 and 9: employment and technology; SDG 17: partnerships.
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20. National Conference on Innovation in Language Education, Sustainability and Digital Transformation — UEH ROLE: CELG–UEH co-organised a forum with a Ministry of Education and Training research institute
Date: 04/10/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 6 October 2025, “National Conference 2025 – Innovation in Language Education in Vietnam: Sustainability, Internationalisation and Digital Transformation”
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UEH-CELG; Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences under the Ministry of Education and Training; research institutes, universities, businesses and international specialists.
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UEH co-organised the forum; CELG leaders gave opening remarks and facilitated dialogue on language education policy, sustainable training and AI.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: CELG–UEH organised and facilitated discussions. Prof. Dr. Le Anh Vinh of the Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences addressed policies to elevate the role of English, teacher preparation challenges and equitable access. Academics, research institutes, education providers and businesses discussed AI, foreign-language skills and internationalisation in relation to labour market needs. The source did not establish that a new policy resulted from the conference.
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BENEFICIARIES: School pupils, university students, teachers, educational institutions and employers. SDG 4: quality education; SDG 10: equitable access.
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21. International Conference on Business and Finance (ICBF 2025) — UEH ROLE: Co-organising an international business and finance conference
Date: 01–02/12/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 9 December 2025, “Connecting Global Academic Networks and Shaping a Sustainable Future at ICBF 2025”
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UEH and international academic partners, economics and finance experts, businesses and public authorities.
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UEH co-organised the hybrid-format conference and presented and discussed business and finance research addressing sustainable growth and policy implications.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: The UEH conference and its international partners provided an avenue for sharing sustainable business and finance research with academic delegates, specialists and practitioners. This was treated as supplementary evidence of research–practice dialogue; a detailed programme or minutes identifying multiple social sectors would be needed for stronger verification.
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BENEFICIARIES: Researchers, students, financial specialists and businesses (anticipated benefits). SDGs 8, 12 and 13: sustainable finance capacity.
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22. UEH–NEU Workshop on Digital Economy Policy and Competitiveness — UEH ROLE: Co-organising digital economy research discussions with NEU
Date: 02/12/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 3 December 2025, “UEH–NEU National Scientific Workshop Series: Shaping Policies for the Digital Economy and Strengthening Innovation Capacity in the New Context”
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UEH and National Economics University (NEU).
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UEH and NEU jointly convened research discussions on policy, business capacity and the digital economy under national research projects.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH and NEU discussed research under two national-level projects on the digital economy, competitiveness and business innovation, with policy implications for government agencies noted in the article.
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BENEFICIARIES: Digitally transforming businesses, policy research agencies and digitally skilled workers (anticipated beneficiaries). SDGs 8 and 9: productivity and technology.
Impact: SDGs 8, 9 and 17
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23. UEH–NEU Workshop on Policy Mechanisms to Support Business Innovation — UEH ROLE: Co-organising discussion of innovation support mechanisms
Date: 09/12/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 10 December 2025, “UEH–NEU National Scientific Workshop Series: Policy Mechanisms for Innovation and Digital Transformation to Improve the Competitiveness of Vietnamese Enterprises”
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UEH, NEU, research delegates and specialists.
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UEH and NEU discussed financial, training and governance mechanisms to enhance business innovation capacity.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH and NEU exchanged research findings on policies supporting enterprise investment in technology, finance, training and digital transformation. The activity documented interdisciplinary academic dialogue.
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BENEFICIARIES: Vietnamese enterprises, workers undergoing digital transition, researchers and policymakers (anticipated effects). SDGs 8 and 9: productivity and innovation.
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24. TVSEP 2025 Workshop – Poverty and Sustainable Development in Vietnam and Thailand — UEH ROLE: Hosting a Vietnam–Thailand interdisciplinary research forum
Date: 06–07/03/2025
Source: UEH Portal, 3 October 2025, “TVSEP 2025 Workshop at UEH: Discussing Poverty and Sustainable Development in Thailand and Vietnam”
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UEH and international researchers from Germany, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries.
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UEH hosted discussions of research data on poverty, financial inclusion, climate change and migration.
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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE MECHANISM: UEH connected researchers from Vietnam, Thailand, Germany and other countries to analyse data on poverty, financial inclusion, migration and climate. This was an international academic workshop providing supplementary evidence; a programme or session record showing participation across distinct sectors would be needed to count it as cross-sectoral dialogue.
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BENEFICIARIES: Vulnerable households in Vietnam and Thailand, migrants and poverty-policy research agencies (anticipated effects). SDGs 1, 10 and 13: poverty reduction, inequality reduction and adaptation.
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25. Workshop on “Digital Collaboration – A Driver of HCMC’s Digital Economy Development”, 22 August 2025.
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The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) organised the event, attended by government officials, researchers, experts and businesses.
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An IRDRC–UEH representative presented policy implications for digital economy development, regional linkages and enhancing HCMC’s competitiveness.
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Participants discussed the role of digital collaboration in connecting government, businesses and residents, and the conditions needed to advance local digital transformation.
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HCMC public authorities and businesses were the directly relevant stakeholder groups. SDG 8 (growth), SDG 9 (innovation) and SDG 17 (partnerships).
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