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Fulbright’s Career Day 2021: A powerful kick-starter for dynamic connections
April 28, 2021
On April 24, Fulbright launched its first-ever Career Day. Initiated by Career Development at Fulbright, the event was designed so that students could meet and learn from a diverse group of partners, while companies could recruit resourceful and creative talents through on-site CV assessment and individual interviews. With a liberal education program like Fulbright, this […]
Research provides evidence for the impacts of tourism on environment
April 27, 2021
Dr. Le Thai Ha*, Director of Research at Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, and Dr. Nguyen Phuc Canh, Lecturer of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City recently introduced a research titled “The impact of tourism on carbon dioxide emissions: insights from 95 countries”. Based on data collected from 95 countries, this study […]
Better governance: the key to better air quality?
April 27, 2021
Dr. Le Thai Ha, Director of Research at Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, Prof. Chang Youngho (Singapore University of Social Sciences), and Prof. Park Donghyun (Asian Development Bank) recently introduced a study titled “Governance, Environmental Vulnerability, and PM2.5 Concentrations: International Evidence”. The study examines the role of governance quality and environmental vulnerability in […]
Award-winning journalist Chris Matthews juggled some “hardball” questions with Fulbright students
April 25, 2021
Last month, Chris Matthews, an American veteran political commentator has dedicated his time to share his in-depth knowledge accrued over a decades-long career in politics and journalism. He is known for being an award-winning journalist, author of multiple books, and most recently the host of Hardball with Chris Matthews, one of MSNBC’s longest weeknight talk […]
Fulbright University Vietnam and Young Marketers launch new course “Marketing Foundation for the Next Vietnamese Change-Makers”
April 16, 2021
On April 2, Fulbright University Vietnam and Young Marketers have officially launched a new course entitled “Marketing Foundation for the Next Vietnamese Change-Makers”, with the first 8 students (Gen 1) being rigorously selected from over 300 students, through multiple rounds of tests and assessment. Young Marketers is not only an “academic playground” for young marketing […]
YSEALI Academy Announced the Launch of Public Policy Flagship Seminar
April 15, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—The YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) announced that the first Public Policy flagship seminar on Energy Economics and Policy is now open for applications. Launched in 2020, YSEALI Academy’s main mission is to organize seminars and workshops fostering the capacity for young professionals, juniors and middle management levels aged […]
YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam to host virtual events for prospective applicants
April 15, 2021
Info session – YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam’s Energy Economics and Policy Seminar is the first webinar for prospective applicants who are interested in learning more about the Energy Economics and Policy Seminar. Throughout this information session, YSEALI Academy’s leaders and faculty will introduce to interested applicants the curriculum, the application process, program requirements, […]
An intimate conversation with Sheryl Sandberg
April 5, 2021
As one of the few female C-Suite leaders in the United States, Sheryl Sandberg has a surprisingly down-to-earth persona. On March 5, she dedicated her time for a conversation with Fulbright community about her take on the importance of education and preparing for a future of uncertainty post-pandemic. Known as a leading executive, Sheryl shared […]
Fulbright University Vietnam Appoints New Provost
March 31, 2021
Professor Jay S. Siegel will join Fulbright University Vietnam as Provost effective Summer 2021. “With a proven record of success as a university leader and as a world-leading scholar, Professor Siegel will play a critical role in charting the institution’s strategic course to academic excellence at the highest international standard.” — Fulbright President Dam Bich […]
Fulbright University Vietnam signs partnership agreement with EnPointe Management Corporation
March 31, 2021
Ho Chi Minh city, March 31, 2021 – Fulbright University Vietnam and EnPointe Management Corporation recently signed a memorandum of understanding for a comprehensive partnership. This will enable Fulbright students to develop critical and creative thinking skills with the arts as their vehicle to become well-rounded future leaders. Being an ecosystem with more than 20 […]
Friends of Fulbright University Vietnam: March 2021
March 31, 2021
Read the full newsletter HERE Dear cherished friends of Fulbright, March has come and gone as Covid-19 waves are calming down. Fulbright’s lovely Crescent campus has reopened to welcome our students from all across the country after a prolonged Tet holiday and weeks of virtual learning. With many ups and downs, every initiative, every idea […]
From developmental state to entrepreneurial state: Choices for Vietnam?
March 30, 2021
The role of the state in economic development and the relationship between the state and the market, as well as the state and the business sector, are the focus of discussions in the seminar entitled “From the developmental state to the entrepreneurial state: The role of the State in Industry 4.0” organized by Fulbright School […]
Vietnam and Nordic countries exchange experience on green and sustainable cities
March 25, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 24, 2021 – This year, on the occasion of the Nordic Day – March 23, the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), in coordination with the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management in Ho Chi Minh City, jointly organised a seminar on Nordic Green Capitals […]
Policy discussion with Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM) addressing growth bottlenecks for the South region and Ho Chi Minh city
March 15, 2021
Once a success legend after Reform movement in Vietnam and first choice of investors, the South region in general and HCMC have been running out of steam compared to other localities in the race of economic development. Many favorable conditions of the region have eroded over time and exposed different growth bottlenecks, including degraded infrastructure, […]
Friends of Fulbright University Vietnam: February 2021
February 28, 2021
Read the full newsletter HERE Dear friends, We started the first day of work in the Year of the Ox when the third wave of COVID-19 was still disrupting the new normal in Vietnam. For many of us, this first day of work would not be a traditional one, where colleagues gather and offer well […]
United Nations Development Programme signed MOU with Fulbright University Vietnam
February 25, 2021
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework of cooperation in areas of common interest. In accordance, Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM) will collaborate with UNDP to analyze and research economic policies. Together, the two parties will create […]
UNIQLO Vietnam’s leaders join Career Talk at Fulbright
February 25, 2021
Recently, Fulbright students attended an event at the Crescent campus to meet and hear from UNIQLO Vietnam’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shota Miura and Head of Human Resources (HR) Lisa Diep Phan. The event was part of the Career Talk series hosted by Fulbright’s Career Development team. The two guest speakers shared how their experiences […]
Act Responsible – Think Sustainable
February 25, 2021
On January 16, Fulbright University Vietnam organized Sustainability Fair to connect businesses and non-profit organizations in the environmental field. “Act Responsible – Think Sustainable” was the slogan to raise awareness about environmental issues and foster a sustainable future. Non-profit organizations such as Change and GreenViet joined the fair to open a dialog with students about […]
How a writing course at Fulbright turns into a lovely artistic adventure
February 25, 2021
Students of Creative Writing course at Fulbright University Vietnam took their instructor – Dr. Dao Le Na – by surprise when they proposed not doing the Final Project in the traditional way: creating any written works such as a poem, a play, a script… and presenting them to be graded . Instead, they proposed the […]
FSPPM launches Fulbright Review of Economics and Policy
February 24, 2021
Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management is pleased to announce the launch of Fulbright Review of Economics and Policy, an international journal to be published on the platform of Emerald Publishing. FREP is an academic, peer-reviewed, open-access journal which publishes theoretical and empirical results in all the areas of economics and public policy. FREP, […]
