Price-aware matrix factorization for recommend system: A case study in Vietnam
By Trần Ngọc Sơn, VNP-27 Supervisor: Dr. Trần Thị Tuấn Anh Abstract: In recent years, Vietnam has witnessed a significant transformation in consumer behavior due to the rapid expansion of the Internet and the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the convenience of e-commerce platforms, the growing availability of Internet services, and affordable […]
Digital disparity: insights from the informal economy perspective
By Ngô Minh Hiếu, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyễn Quang Abstract: The primary objective of this study is to explore the varied effects of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the size of the informal economy, considering different levels of development, socio-geographic contexts, and sectors. Using three distinct datasets that capture various dimensions of the informal […]
An in-depth study on stakeholder collaboration in green supply chain management and firm performance: evidence from the Vietnamese garment industry
By Huỳnh Tấn Đạt, VNP-27 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài, Dr. Elissaios Papyrakis Abstract: This research paper explores the pressing need for sustainability in the face of the rapidly expanding global economy, which places significant strain on the environment. The study focuses on the pivotal role of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) within the transition […]
Material flow analysis of fossil fuel in ASEAN during the period 1980-2024
By Dương Thiện Trang Thanh, VNP-29 Supervisor: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Phạm Khánh Nam Abstract: Ten ASEAN countries are setting targets of net-zero or carbon neutrality by 2050, but their strong commitments are not apparent in COP28. Hence, my research aims to investigate material (fossil fuel) evolution and efficiency, which are critical determinants for sustainable economic development through […]
Socio-demographic determinants of household electricity consumption in Vietnam
By Phạm Lê Hữu Vĩnh, VNP-27 Supervisor: Dr. Võ Hồng Đức Abstract: Electricity is one of the most important types of secondary energy sources today, with the household sector accounting for a significant share of the whole world’s consumption. Climate change, fossil fuel depletion, and the current energy crisis demonstrate the urgency of each country’s […]
Determinants of financial inclusion – the Vietnamese households’ perspective
By Nguyen Son Ha (VNP 27) Supervisor: Prof. Arjun Singh Bedi Prof. Vo Hong Duc Abstract: Using the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey (VHLSS) datasets in 2014, 2016, and 2018, this study examines financial inclusion’s key determinants from the perspective of Vietnamese households. This study investigates the effects of the determinants on each level of […]
Relationship between Education, Information and Communication Technology and International Migration
By Ho Nguyen Hoang Phuc (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Ho Hoang Anh Abstract: This paper aims to examine the impacts of education, information and communication technology (ICTs) – particularly the digital connectivity provided by internet access – on bilateral migration flows in the ASEAN region. By applying the gravity framework on a collection of macroeconomic […]
The influence of trust and risk on the adoption of E-wallets: A case study in Vietnam
By Nguyen Huu Phat (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Thi Hong Nhung Abstract: This study is conducted to measure the influence of Trust, which includes Trust in Technology, Trust towards Service Provider, and Interpersonal Trust level; and Risk, which is inclusive of Perceived Risk and Risk Attitude over the adoption of E-wallets in Vietnam. […]
Land saleprice affected by flooding: A case study in Thu Duc City
By Nguyen Tien Hung (VNP 27) Supervisor: Prof. Nguyen Trong Hoai Abstract: Flooding risk has become more increasing threat to real estate market due to the value depreciation it causes to the property. Many previous studies found the relationship between this issue fixtures such as apprearance in flood-prone area, frequency, depth, and the value […]
Does the EU poverty indicator for 2020 target disadvantage the elderly population?
By Vuong Ngoc Vy Van (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Tat Thang Abstract: The EU has used the AROPE – at risk of poverty or social exclusion as the key indicator in the last decade to monitor their poverty and social inclusion progress against the Europe 2020 Strategy. As the strategy’s period recently ends, the […]
The spatial spillover effect on the institutional quality of 63 Vietnamese provinces from 2013 to 2020
By Nguyen Quoc Viet (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract: Institutional quality plays an essential role in the economy, helping to maintain stability and social justice to promote economic development. This study conducts an empirical analysis using the Spatial econometrics method with panel data spanning during the 2013-2020 period collected from the […]
Bank efficiency in Vietnam under the influence of merge and acquisition between 2010 and 2020
By Tran Thi Thuan Trinh (VNP 18) Supervisor: Dr. Ho Quoc Thong Abstract: Merge and acquisition are a consequence of economic growth overtime. It may be due to competition, the growth of foreign direct and indirect investment flows as well as the proactive integration with the economy. It is observable that when the economy experiences […]
The effect of education on the attitude toward domestic violence: A case in Vietnam using Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys data (MICS)
By Tran Nguyen Huyen Tran (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Thi Hong Nhung Abstract: Domestic violence is a big global health problem that authorities are continually seeking to address. Raising people’s awareness of not tolerating acts of domestic violence is one of the variables that help to reduce the rate of domestic violence. This research […]
Education and transition to employment among the youth in Vietnam
By Tran Thi Thu Van (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: The successful transition to employment marks a significant milestone in one’s life, as the participation in the workplace provides financial independence, social networks, and self-esteem. However, few empirical estimates have been conducted in Vietnam. This thesis examines the relationship between educational attainment […]
The effect of internal immigration on crime in Ho Chi Minh City
By Ha Truong Minh Hieu (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr Zemzem Shigute / Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract: Ho Chi Minh city’s rapid urbanization and development have created a positive feedback loop. The more financially successful the city becomes, thanks to the internal migration from across the country, the more people are eager to move […]
The impact of real effective exchange rate devaluation on macroeconomic indicators
By Vo Thanh Luan (VNP 24) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Hong Duc Abstract: This dissertation examines the impact of real effective exchange rate devaluation on major macroeconomic indicators including trade balance, inflation, foreign direct investment inflows, and gross domestic product. The study aims to answer the central question, “How is each macroeconomic indicator impacted when a country […]
Using Online Prices for Inflation Estimation and Pricing Behaviour Research
By Ngo Quynh Hoa (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Matthias Rieger / Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai Abstract: This thesis examines the potential of using online pricing data from multi-channel retailers for economic research during the pandemic time. It describes the method of collecting data through webscraping techniques in two of the largest retailers in Vietnam […]
Financial inclusion during pandemic shocks: Moderation factors and agenda for policy makers
By Vo Thi Minh Tuyet (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract: This study first aims to gauge the causal impact of the pandemic on financial inclusion by using a wide range of textual base indexes and pandemic event studies. We then examine the number of moderating factors that may aggravate or mitigate […]
The FDI spillover effect on the performance of industrial firms: Evidence from export processing zones and industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City
By Nguyen Tung Nhan (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: Export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IZs) of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) were established with the mission of attracting foreign investment, promoting export activities, and creating a premise for the integration of the Vietnamese economy with the rest of the world. […]
Ownership structure and corporate default risk: Empirical evidence from Vietnam
By Mac Le An (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Viet Quang Abstract: Vietnam has long been well recognized as a transition frontier country mainly characterized by the dominance of state and family ownership and control in most listed corporations across different sectors. From that sense, the study is inspired and motivated to investigate how […]
Flood risk coping activities on the livelihood diversify of households in Dak Lak, Vietnam
By Truong Thi Thanh Thanh (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract: Climate change is making floods increasingly impact on people’s livelihoods, especially in rural areas, and changing farmers’ coping strategies with floods. Using interview data set of 303 households in Dak Lak, Vietnam. This study uses Negative Binormial and logit models to […]