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UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HCMC • UEH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

UOB INVESTMENT CHALLENGE 2026

Building knowledge - Advancing the future. A simulated investment competition co-organized by UOB Vietnam, UOB Asset Management Vietnam and UEH College of Business, in partnership with Finhay and Vietcap.

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In partnership with:
UOB Việt Nam UOB Asset Management Finhay
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ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL

Choose your registration type to join UOB Investment Challenge 2026.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE (21/09/2026)
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REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration is now closed. See you in the next season!

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The UOB INVESTMENT CHALLENGE 2026 is a simulated investment competition organized by United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited ("UOB Vietnam"), UOB Asset Management (Vietnam) JSC ("UOBAM Vietnam"), and UEH College of Business, in partnership with Finhay. The competition provides students with the opportunity to experience a simulated investment environment, develop financial thinking, and connect with industry leaders.

Guided by the vision "Building knowledge - Advancing the future", the competition provides students with a practical academic platform connected directly to the financial markets, empowering young talent to apply macroeconomic analysis, equity valuation, portfolio risk management, and showcase professional investment acumen.

Practical Financial Mindset

Apply macroeconomic analysis, financial statement analysis, and stock valuation in real market conditions.

Real Investment Experience

Construct portfolios, monitor market movements, and manage portfolio risks across a 2-month simulated investment run.

Career Launchpad

Official internship opportunities at UOB Vietnam & UOBAM alongside networking with top industry leaders.

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SCALE & ROADMAP

UOB Investment Challenge 2026 brings together university and college students across Vietnam passionate about finance and securities. Contestants progress through 04 comprehensive rounds combining rigorous academic knowledge with real-world investment practice.

Round 1 – Online Preliminary 27/09/2026)

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Round 2 – In-person Focused Round 11/10/2026

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Round 3 – Investment Practice 26/10 – 21/12/2026

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Round 4 – Grand Final & Showdown 16/01/2027

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VALUE PROPOSITION

Academic & Market Practice

  • Experience simulated investment grounded in real-time market data.
  • Develop macroeconomic analysis, equity valuation, and portfolio skills.
  • Hone disciplined risk management and agile decision-making.

Career Launchpad & Internships

  • Direct internship opportunities at UOB Vietnam and UOBAM Vietnam.
  • Mentorship from top CIOs, Fund Managers, and Research Heads.
  • Expand professional networks with high-caliber finance peers.

Prestige Awards & Recognition

  • Total cash prize pool of 71,000,000 VND.
  • Championship Trophy, plaques, and prestigious certificates from UEH & UOB.
  • Special category awards recognizing Best Performance & Most Impressive Report.

NEWS & EVENTS

Announcement
📅 25/08/2026
Official Launch of UOB Investment Challenge 2026: Building Knowledge - Advancing the Future

UOB Investment Challenge 2026 officially opens registration from Sep 7 to Sep 21, 2026 with a total prize pool of 71,000,000 VND and 06 exclusive internship opportunities at UOB & UOBAM.

News
📅 20/01/2026
Grand Final of UOB Investment Challenge 2025 - A Journey of Sharpening Investment Acumen for UEH Students

After more than 3 months of dynamic competition, the Grand Final of UOB Investment Challenge 2025 took place on Jan 17, 2026 at UEH, co-organized by UEH, UOB Vietnam, and UOB Asset Management Vietnam.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

TIMELINE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
07/09 – 21/09/2026
Registration & Selection
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Online registration open nationwide for university and college students.
13/09/2026 (09:00 - 11:00)
Opening Ceremony
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Official Opening Ceremony at UEH: Competition introduction, basic investment sharing, and Q&A session.
27/09/2026
Round 1 – Online Round
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Online test evaluating foundational knowledge in economics, financial markets, and securities.
11/10/2026
Round 2 – In-person Round
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In-person competition at UEH: Financial statement analysis and personal investment thinking.
17/10/2026
In-depth Training
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In-depth training workshop with CIOs and Financial Experts from UOB, UOBAM.
26/10 – 21/12/2026
Round 3 – Investment Practice
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2-month hands-on portfolio construction, risk management, and real investment execution.
16/01/2027
Grand Final & Awarding Ceremony
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Grand Final showdown of top 5 finalist teams and official awarding ceremony.

PRIZE STRUCTURE

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: 71,000,000 VND

DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY

Genesis Season
UOB Investment Challenge 2025
2025
Sep 2025 – Jan 2026
The inaugural season spanned over 3 months of exciting competition, attracting hundreds of top students across HCMC. Grand Final on Jan 17, 2026 at UEH honored Champion team Nác geng and Runner-up team NexEra.
Empower & Scale
UOB Investment Challenge 2026
2026
Season 2026
Full-scale upgrade with the strategic companionship of Finhay, delivering practical investment simulation to empower the next generation of finance leaders.

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