Performance indicators used for both subjects include citation, industry income, international outlook, research, and teaching.
The Business and Economics ranking assesses universities by their performance in the disciplines of business and management, accounting and finance, and economics and econometrics.
The Social Sciences table highlights universities that are leading across communication and media studies, politics and international studies, sociology and geography.
It is the first time the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City has secured a place in the ranking.