International trade under gender lens: paving a way for equality
By Nguyễn Ngọc Hải Anh , VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Trương Đăng Thụy, Dr. Binyam Demena Abstract: This research focuses on the relationship between international trade and gender equality in employment, extending beyond conventional quantity metrics to incorporate employment quality, which is a crucial dimension that remains unexplored in existing literature. By employing the Continuous Updated […]
The impact of household income on choosing healthcare facilities in Vietnam
By Huỳnh Thanh Huy, VNP-29 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: Vietnam has experienced rapid economic growth since the Doi Moi reforms in 1986. This has contributed to the overall socio-economic development and increased income for the people. In addition, the healthcare system in Vietnam has received significant attention and investment from the government through […]
THE GREEN PATH: FDI’S INFLUENCE ON ASIA’S SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
By Lê Ngọc Ánh VNP-29 Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati Abstract: This study examines the dual impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on sustainable economic growth in Asia, focusing on its effects on Green GDP, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Using data from 38 Asian countries spanning 1999 to 2022 and employing […]
The impact of internet use on financial inclusion among Vietnam’s rural households
By Lê Quang Đông Quân VNP-29 Supervisor: Prof. Lê Văn Chơn Abstract: This thesis examines the impact of internet usage on financial inclusion among rural households in Vietnam, using data from the 2018 Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey (VHLSS). Employing a negative binomial model and an ordinal probit model, the study finds that internet use significantly […]
Interlinkages between Economic Growth, Urbanization, Energy Consumption, and CO2 Emissions in eight ASEAN countries
By Nguyễn Minh Thái VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyễn Quang Abstract: This study investigates the dynamic relationships between economic growth, urbanization, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions in eight Southeast Asian countries from 2005 to 2020 using a three-stage least squares (3SLS) regression model. By accounting for endogenous interactions, the model provides a comprehensive view of how these […]
SON PREFERENCE, FERTILITY CHOICES, AND LABOR MARKET SEGMENTATION IN VIETNAM
By Võ Hoàng Long VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Hồ Hoàng Anh Abstract: This study investigates the interplay between son preference, fertility choices, and labor market segmentation in Vietnam using instrumental variable probit (IV-Probit) model on Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey (VHLSS) data from 2010 to 2020. Findings reveal that son preference contribute to lower fertility. Using son […]
Analyzing the Impact of Economic Factors on Divorce in Vietnam from 2010 to 2022
Student: Phạm Đặng Phương Uyển, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Vũ Hải Anh Abstract: This study explores how unemployment affects the divorce rate in Vietnam, using data from 63 provinces and cities from 2010 to 2022. The findings show that unemployment creates both financial and psychological stress, leading to marital instability. Its impact is not only immediate […]
Globalization on global wealth inequality: An econometric perspective
By Ưng Triệu Gia Bảo, VNP-29 Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Pellegrini & Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the complex relationship between globalization and wealth inequality between nations, using a comprehensive dataset spanning from 2000 to 2022, sourced from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization. By quantified […]
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 […]
The impact of Climate Change on Vietnamese Cropland: Ricardian Approach
By Luu Bich Thu (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: This paper uses data of temperature and precipitation to analyze the impact of climate change on the net revenue of farming households in Vietnam. For this research objective, this study applies the Ricardian cross-sectional approach in which net revenue is regressed on […]
Relationship between push and pull factors and foreign portfolio investment in Vietnam
By Lâm Nguyễn Đỗ Khoa, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Vũ Việt Quảng Abstract: This study explores the factors influencing Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in Vietnam’s stock market, focusing on the interaction between macroeconomic factors and global financial conditions framed within the push-pull theory. Using monthly data from 2009 to 2024, the research applies the Nonlinear Autoregressive […]
The Impact of Overeducation on Wage in Vietnam
By Dang Nguyen Minh Duy (VNP 28) Supervisor: Dr. Tran My Minh Chau Abstract: The study uses data from the 2018 Vietnam Household Living Standard survey and the Vietnam Labor Force survey to examine the effect of overeducation on wage in Vietnam. The findings implies that overeducation is negatively correlated to wage and is […]
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 […]
The Long-run Effect of Bombing on Financial Decision Making in Vietnam
By Nguyen Luong Tam (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Huynh Luu Duc Toan Abstract: Little is known about how bombing impacts current financial decisions. This study investigates the long-term impact of bombing on seven different financial factors. Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey (VHLSS) was employed for empirical analysis with bombing data from the Vietnam-US war […]
Determinants of financial inclusion in Vietnam: a comprehensive analysis
By Nguyễn Việt Ngân, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Hồ Hoàng Anh & Dr. Ellisaios Papyrakis Abstract: This study focuses on analyzing the determinants of financial inclusion in Vietnam, emphasizing how socio-economic factors such as gender, age, education, marital status, income and migration influence individuals’ access to and usage of formal financial services. Financial inclusion is crucial […]
Interlinkages between economic growth, urbanization, energy consumption, and emissions in eight ASEAN countries
By Nguyễn Minh Thái, VNP-27 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyễn Quang Abstract: This study analyzes the complex interlinkages between economic growth, urbanization, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions in eight Southeast Asian countries from 2005 to 2020 by constructing a simultaneous equation model (SEM) to capture the mutual influences among these variables, thereby providing a more accurate view of […]
The influence of economic policy uncertainty on innovation: the moderating role of education
By Đoàn Trọng Nhân, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Vũ Thị Hồng Nhung Abstract: Our investigation purposes to empirically theories and explore the influence of global economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on countries’ innovation performance as well as the contingency conditions of this relationship. The study employs longitudinal data from World bank secondary database to examine for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
The impact of macroeconomic factors and COVID-19 pandemic on Vietnam stock price index
By Đặng Hữu Thanh Hà, VNP-27 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: The study aims to examine the correlation between macro variables and the VN-Index. Macro factors used in the study include (i) money supply, (ii) industrial production index, (iii) consumer price index, (iv) exchange rate, (v) interest rates, (vi) covid-19 epidemic to analyze their […]
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 […]