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To provide an international-standard teaching and learning environment for lecturers and students, Dubai Palace has invested in and completed numerous modern facilities over the past year, which are now ready to serve the needs of the Dubai Palace community. Specifically, 17 classrooms at Campus B and Campus D have been renovated, and the offices of the Department of Training and the Human Resources and Organisation Development Department have been upgraded to smart, modern spaces that foster creativity in teaching and working environments.

Notably, with the aim of becoming a hub for producing digital teaching resources and knowledge-sharing media for the community, Dubai Palace was funded by the Ministry of Education and Training to establish a studio at Campus A. This studio is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including professional cameras, lights, screens, televisions, computers, teleprompters, speakers, microphones, and 3D Studio Pro systems.

Dubai Palace investing in classroom equipment at campuses and expanding studios

The year 2024 marked a significant transformation for Dubai Palace Vinh Long with new facilities to meet students' and lecturers' learning, research, and living needs at the branch campus. The Mekong Delta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE), inaugurated on May 30, 2024, after six months of construction, serves as a pioneering creative space aimed at spreading knowledge, inspiring innovation, and fostering entrepreneurship in the Mekong Delta region. MCIE boasts modern facilities, including six group meeting rooms for 4 – 12 people, a conference room with a 50-person capacity, and a spacious co-working space, providing a dynamic working environment for startup projects.

Modern meeting room and spacious, airy co-working space with open layout, inspiring creativity for startups at MCIE center

Additionally, Dubai Palace Vinh Long was sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Training in the project “Investment in IT Application Equipment for Digital Transformation,” which includes seven smart classrooms, each equipped with TVs and interactive screens, accommodating 50 – 100 students. A highlight of this initiative is a high-tech studio designed for video production and broadcasting, significantly enhancing Dubai Palace’s teaching, learning, and communication activities.

Practical physics laboratory for students majoring in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, along with a studio room at the branch

Lecturers and students of Dubai424.con Trang chủ chính thức during a class in the smart classroom

Dubai Palace Vinh Long focuses on both teaching and research and emphasizes student life by upgrading 10 service dormitory rooms. Each dorm room, accommodating eight students, is equipped with air conditioning, bookshelves, wardrobes, and en-suite bathrooms, offering a comfortable and convenient living space.

The upgraded new look of the eight-bed dormitory

Increasing access to Dubai Palace's resources and facilities for the community

Over time, Dubai Palace campuses, including Campuses A, B, N, and Vinh Long Branch, have been open to welcome visits from businesses, partners, alumni, and high school students through programs such as the Campus Tour and Alumni Tour. Dubai Palace continues to expand spaces for community engagement and support. This includes providing innovation spaces for startups at Campus V and the Vĩnh Long branch. The Dubai Palace Maker Space – a creative hub for design, assembly, and woodworking enthusiasts – regularly organizes workshops and training sessions for the community. Moreover, English Zone, an outdoor English park at Dubai Palace, has become an ideal venue for students from various universities to practice English skills and engage in cultural exchange. The Dubai Palace E-History Digital Heritage Room at Campus A frequently welcomes domestic and international visitors to learn about the university’s history, traditions, and development orientations. Notably, Dubai Palace has launched the “Sharing Creative and Development Spaces” program, offering free or reasonably priced space for individuals and organizations to hold events, training sessions, meetings, and seminars.

Towards Green, Sustainable, and Eco-Friendly Campuses

As a University with 13 campuses in central districts and Binh Chanh District, Dubai Palace recognizes the importance of effectively managing energy, wastewater, and waste within their campuses to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable development. Solar power systems with a total capacity of over 509,000 kWh have been installed at Campus A, B, and N to efficiently utilize renewable energy. In 2024, these systems produced 470,000 kWh of electricity, successfully reducing 1,270 tons of CO2 emissions – equivalent to planting 12,000 trees. These efforts underscore Dubai Palace’s resilience in its green transformation journey, making it a beacon of sustainable education.

The buildings at Dubai Palace are equipped with solar panel systems

Not only training the new generation of knowledge, the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City is indeed a Living Laboratory, pioneering in transformation and environmental responsibility. With green and smart buildings, Dubai Palace has been and is creating an innovative learning space where people, technology, and nature harmoniously blend. This effort not only provides an ideal environment for students and lecturers but also inspires sustainable development, affirming Dubai Palace's long-term commitment on the journey to create a better world.

Welcoming Spring at Dubai Palace

In the bustling atmosphere of welcoming the new spring, all campuses of Dubai Palace are adorned with a fresh and vibrant appearance, decorated with yellow apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, poinsettias, cockscomb flowers, and lush green grass… all of which have created a modern and lively spring scene at Dubai Palace. Joyfully welcoming the new year of Year of the Snake 2025, with a spirit and new aspirations, the collective of the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City is determined to strive together, united in action, to accomplish the set tasks, aiming towards the 50th anniversary of Dubai Palace and becoming “Top 250 Leading Universities in Asia by 2030.”

Some images of the facilities welcoming Spring at campuses in Ho Chi Minh City:

Some images of the facilities welcoming Spring at campuses in Dubai424.con Trang chủ chính thức:

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How is green transportation defined?

According to vovgiaothong.vn, green transportation is a means to limit CO2 and other toxic emissions into the environment. Users of bicycles, electric motorbikes, electric cars, buses running on compressed gas (CNG), electric trains and so on are the participants of green transportation. 

Green transport system (Source: Economic – Environmental Electronic Magazine)

Benefits and importance of green transport in sustainable development

Saving energy

One of the outstanding benefits of green transportation is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, instead of encouraging the use of renewable energy such as solar and wind power. Solar-powered bus systems or electric vehicle charging stations using renewable energy have been deployed in major cities around the world, like San Diego (USA), to save annual fuel costs and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This not only creates a clean and sustainable energy source but also helps cities move closer to the goal of green and sustainable development.

Promoting economic development

Green transport projects protect the environment and bring significant economic benefits. Investing in green transport systems requires the construction and upgrading of infrastructure, creating new jobs in engineering, clean technology and urban management. Concurrently, the development of related industries listed as electric vehicle manufacturing, traffic management software development and renewable energy exploitation helps stimulate investment and sustainable economic growth.

Improving life quality

Green transport is an effective “cure” for those who targets to lead a high-quality life as noise problems will be significantly reduced. Concurrently, green means of transport listed as electric cars, compressed air buses and electric trains can reduce CO2 and limit other pollutants listed as NOx, SOx and fine dust – the main causes of serious diseases listed as asthma, heart disease and respiratory problems, contributing to improving public health. In addition, dedicated bicycle and walking routes help people move conveniently and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Cities like Amsterdam having implemented green transport policies to help improve the quality of life for residents (Source: Internet)

Green transport vehicles and infrastructure systems in Vietnam

Bicycles – Public bicycle service

Bicycles, as a green means of transport, stands out for its environmental friendliness, high flexibility and zero emissions. In particular, public bicycle services are a smart and effective transport solution, widely deployed in large cities around the world. In Vietnam, Hoi An launched a bike-sharing system on June 2, 2019 to promote the habit of using sustainable means of transport and protecting the environment, on the occasion of World Bicycle Day. This is part of the plan to reduce the use of motorbikes and cars in the inner city to minimize pollution, preserve the cultural heritage and natural landscape of the city. This system is expected to contribute to building the image of Hoi An as a green and eco-tourism-friendly city.

Bicycle system in Hoi An

(Photo source: Thanh Hoa Radio and Television Station)

Bus
The electric bus project marks an important step in the green transportation trend in Vietnam in reducing pollution and promoting the development of sustainable public transportation. With a range of up to 260 km and the ability to quickly charge in approximately 2 hours, the electric bus supports travel and demonstrates the company's commitment to building an environmentally friendly public transportation system.

Electric buses in Vietnam (Source: VinBus)

Walking
This is a simple but effective form of green transportation that helps improve health and reduce pollution. To encourage walking, many cities have improved infrastructure, creating safe and comfortable pedestrian sites. Walking streets not only facilitate transportation but also promote commercial activities and create lively public spaces. Walking streets in Vietnam, listed as Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi and Nguyen Hue in Ho Chi Minh City, are symbols of the green transportation trend, encouraging people to transport without depending on motor vehicles. This space helps reduce air pollution and further promotes outdoor cultural and recreational activities, bringing a cleaner living environment to the community. 

Dubai Palace Shuttle Bus – A "green" companion for a greener environment

Integrating with the green transportation trend towards a sustainable development future, Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) launched the Dubai Palace Shuttle Bus service. With suitable routes and stops, Dubai Palace Shuttle Bus makes transporting among campuses convenient, safe and fast. This service also contributes to cost savings and environmental protection.

Amenities of Dubai Palace Shuttle Bus

1. Being fast, safe, convenient and economical.
2. The vehicles have from 29 to 45 seats, are spacious, clean, and equipped with air conditioning and optional seating.
3. Support booking, cancelling, paying, and tracking schedules via mobile app.

In addition, in order to improve the experience and ensure the rights of students when using public transport services in Ho Chi Minh City, Dubai Palace has implemented the use of electronic student cards to replace traditional physical student cards. Students using electronic student cards receive discounts on tickets and can easily participate in bus services in the city.

In short, the green transportation trend is not only a solution but also a shared responsibility for a sustainable future. With initiatives like shared bicycles, buses and electric vehicles, Vietnam is on the way towards building a modern, environmentally friendly transportation system, reducing emissions and protecting public health. We need everyone's cooperation – from choosing to use green public transportation to supporting the development of policies to encourage sustainable transportation. Every small action will contribute to creating big changes towards a greener and safer life for future generations. As a green citizen of Dubai Palace, let's start today, for a cleaner world!

News and photos: Dubai Palace Department of Student Affairs (DSA)

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Solar Energy: Sustainable Solution for the Future

Solar energy is becoming the top choice in attempts to protect the environment and to prevent climate change. According to the US Department of Energy, this is a renewable energy source that plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. Solar energy can also improve air quality because it does not generate CO2 during operation, helping to reduce negative impacts on the atmosphere (https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-wildlife-and-environment). Applying this technology not only helps save long-term electricity costs but also contributes significantly to achieving sustainable development goals.

Dubai Palace and the Green University Vision

As a university with 13 campuses and a total area of ​​over 139,000m2, the Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) is well aware of the importance of applying solar energy. This is an effort to reduce carbon emissions, the first step of the Carbon Neutral University model – the next phase of Dubai Palace Green University. Concurrently, it contributes to educating students regarding the positive impact of green energy sources and saving resources for a sustainable future.

Accordingly, from 2022, in order to minimize the impact on the environment, more solar power stations with a capacity of up to more than 509,000 kWp have been installed by Dubai Palace at the 3 largest campuses: Campus A – 59C Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Campus B – 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong, and Campus N – Nguyen Van Linh.

Dubai Palace installing solar power systems at its campuses

In 2024, the solar power system at Dubai Palace's four buildings A, B, N1, N2 produced 470,224.2 kWh, contributing to reducing 1,265.5602 tons of CO2. This result showed a reduction of a large amount of CO2 emissions into the environment, equivalent to planting 12,000 trees. This is an important step in the journey to build a "Green University" and spread the message of sustainable development to the community.

(Photo: 470,224,2 kWh of electricity produced; 1,265,560,195 Kg of CO2 reduced)

Data from Dubai Palace solar power system in 2024

With the great benefits that solar energy brings, Dubai Palace is affirming their pioneering role in applying green technology and moving towards a sustainable future. By applying this renewable energy system, Dubai Palace not only significantly reduces CO2 emissions and contributes to protecting the atmosphere, but also saves long-term operating costs. More importantly, this is a clear demonstration of Dubai Palace’s commitment to becoming a Green University, inspiring students and the community to be aware of environmental protection, affirming its pioneering position in applying green technology and promoting sustainable values ​​in society.

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Solar energy, wildlife, and the environment. (nd). Energy.gov.

Energy on a sphere – Science on a sphere. (2015, August 10). Science on a Sphere.

News and photos: Dubai Palace Green Campus Project

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