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 […]
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 […]
The impact of income diversification on liquidity risk of Vietnamese commercial banks
By Đoàn Thị Ngọc Huệ, VNP-28 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thùy Linh Abstract: The study analyzes and evaluates the impacts of income diversification on the liquidity risk of Vietnamese commercial banks, using data from 27 commercial banks spanning from 2005 to 2023. Income diversification is measured by the HerfindahlHirschman Index (HHI) and the ratio of […]
To examine the impacts of marketing-mix instruments on retail patronage of TOTO brand through retailers in the South of Vietnam
By Phạm Lê Quỳnh, VNP-28 Supervisor: Dr. Trương Đăng Thụy Abstract: This study creates a conceptual model that highlights the effects of marketing-mix instruments in elucidating consumers in terms of purchasing decision or introducing behavior. A poll was conducted by 430 consumers who already purchased to collect attitudinal and behavioral traits related to their experiences […]
The determinants of Vietnam households’ subjective well-being by using VHLSS 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018
By Đoàn Nam Hải, VNP-28 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: The thesis uses the longitudinal panel data, which are combined from the data set of VHLSS 2010 and four next data sets of VHLSS, to create three waves of data including (1) the wave of VHLSS 2010-12-14; (2) the wave of VHLSS 2012-14-16; (3) […]
Impact of credit access on farmers’ investment behavior in Vietnam
By Lê Thùy Trang, VNP-28 Supervisor: Dr. Trương Đăng Thụy, Dr. Matthias Rieger Abstract: Agricultural credit is regarded as a crucial factor in economic development. Despite the importance of agricultural credit to developing countries, little is known about how such credit impacts rural household, especially in Vietnam. This thesis conducts an empirical analysis of the […]
Productivity-based capital allocation efficiency: Empirical evidence from households in Vietnam
By Đỗ Như Nam, VNP-29 Supervisor: Dr. Võ Hồng Đức Abstract: The research studies the household production model and credit program efficiencies in Vietnam. We extend prior empirical studies on Vietnam’s financial inclusion by focusing on credit constraint aspects through examining potential credit misallocation with respect to household productivity. We hypothesize that the ineffective allocation of […]
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 […]